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Drone Warfare in Ukraine
The Russo-Ukrainian war features extensive use of drones, with both sides employing various types, including kamikaze drones. Sanctions impact Russia's drone production, while Ukraine builds up domestic capabilities.
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- Describe the efforts made by both sides regarding drone production.
- Ukraine is boosting its domestic drone production capacity, even developing a copy of the Russian Lancet drone. Despite sanctions, Russia is building a factory to produce Iranian-designed kamikaze drones.
- Name at least two examples of kamikaze drones used in the conflict.
- The Lancet-3 (Russia) and Shahed-136 (Iran) are significant kamikaze drones used in the conflict. Ukraine is also employing unmanned marine vehicles as improvised weapons against the Russian forces.
- What is the approximate monthly loss of drones reported for Ukraine?
- 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.
- What types of drones are primarily used by both sides in the conflict?
- Both Ukrainian and Russian forces heavily rely on small, commercially available UAVs for reconnaissance and artillery guidance. Additionally, modified drones carry small explosive payloads.
- What does the heavy use of drones in the war reveal about modern warfare?
- The widespread use of drones in the Russo-Ukrainian war highlights the significance of inexpensive, readily available technology in modern warfare, forcing both sides to invest heavily in both procurement and domestic production.