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Drone Warfare in Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine war showcases a large scale drone conflict with massive losses and indigenous production increases.

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What is the role of suicide drones in the conflict?: Suicide drones, such as the Russian Lancet-3 and Iranian Shahed-136, also play a significant role, launched without pre-assigned targets.
What types of drones are primarily used by both sides?: Both sides utilize mainly inexpensive, readily available civilian drones for battlefield observation and artillery guidance; some are modified to carry small explosives.
What is the approximate monthly drone loss for Ukraine?: Ukraine reportedly loses 10,000 drones monthly, while Russia faces sanctions hindering its electronic component supplies for drone production.
What is the overall significance of drones in the current conflict?: The war highlights the crucial role of drones in modern warfare, showcasing the mass procurement of civilian drones and the development of indigenous production capabilities by both Russia and Ukraine.
How are the drone production capabilities of Ukraine and Russia changing?: Ukraine's domestic drone production has significantly increased, even developing a copy of the Russian Lancet drone named Peroun, while Russia is establishing a factory to produce Iranian-designed kamikaze drones.

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