Escalation of Drone Warfare in Ukraine: A New Phase in the Conflict
As the conflict continues to intensify, Russia is ramping up its drone warfare strategy against Ukraine, launching a staggering 1,800 drones and 83 missiles in just one week. This surge in aerial assaults has left Ukraine adapting its defense mechanisms, turning to innovative tactics such as using fishing nets and pocket-sized net launchers to intercept incoming threats. President Zelenskyy has highlighted the effectiveness of interceptor drones, with reports stating they have downed hundreds of Russian Shahed UAVs. In a bid to bolster its capabilities, Ukraine plans to allocate $6.2 million to a dedicated drone interceptor program. The ongoing struggles on the battlefield reveal not only the evolving nature of warfare but also a technological arms race, pushing Ukraine to innovate rapidly, leading to new partnerships and advancements in drone technology aimed at countering the relentless Russian attacks.
DW, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Українська правда, Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України, UNITED24 Media, The Economist, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Reuters