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Drone War in Ukraine: A High-Stakes Conflict
The Russo-Ukrainian war features intense drone warfare, with Ukraine suffering heavy losses but both sides increasing domestic production. Sanctions hinder Russia, while Ukraine innovates.
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- How are sanctions impacting Russia's drone production capabilities?
- Western sanctions significantly hamper Russia's ability to produce drones due to restricted access to necessary electronic components, forcing them to rely on Iranian technology and build a new factory.
- What types of drones are primarily used by both sides in the conflict?
- Both Ukrainian and Russian forces employ small, commercially available drones for reconnaissance and artillery guidance. Ukraine is also using improvised explosive devices on some drones, while Russia utilizes kamikaze drones like the Lancet-3 and Iranian-made Shahed-136.
- How have both sides responded to the high demand for drones in the conflict?
- The widespread use of drones in the conflict has led both Ukraine and Russia to boost domestic production to meet their high demand for these unmanned aerial vehicles. Ukraine has even developed a copy of the Russian Lancet drone, called Peroun.
- What is the approximate monthly loss of drones reported for the Ukrainian forces?
- Ukraine reportedly loses 10,000 drones monthly, while Russia faces sanctions hindering its electronic component supplies for drone production. Both countries utilize cheap, readily available civilian drones for battlefield observation and guidance.
- Beyond aerial drones, what other unmanned military technology is mentioned in the article as being used by Ukraine?
- Despite high losses, Ukraine continues its drone warfare with both commercially available and domestically produced models. They also utilize small, explosive-laden unmanned boats against Russia's naval forces.