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Russia-Ukraine Drone War: A Deep Dive
Analysis of the drone war between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting drone types, production, and supply chain issues.
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- How is Ukraine responding to its drone needs?
- Ukraine is boosting its domestic drone production capacity, aiming to counter Russia's drone warfare. They've reportedly developed a copy of the Russian Lancet drone, called Peroun.
- What is the approximate monthly drone loss rate 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.
- Mention some key 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 Russia's strategy to overcome its drone supply challenges?
- Russia is constructing a factory in the Alabouga special economic zone to produce Iranian-designed kamikaze drones, despite Western sanctions restricting access to crucial components. This move signifies Russia's efforts to address drone supply shortages.
- 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.