Ukraine vs Russia: How Drones are Changing the War and Balancing Forces

Due to the war in Ukraine, perceptions of modern warfare have changed. According to Sam Kiley, editor of international news at The Independent, if Ukraine maintains a technological advantage in the field of unmanned combat against Russia, it will be able to counter Russia's numerical superiority. This opinion was expressed in the columns of 'Glavkom'.

The Importance of Technological Advances for Military Affairs

In recent years, Ukraine has actively appealed to Western European countries for the necessary weapons, such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery, and more. However, the current use of kamikaze drones allows for the elimination of Russian positions at a great distance from the front line. The technology of these drones opens new possibilities for the Ukrainian army, particularly in eliminating supply lines and armored columns of the Russian Federation. Previously, in the fight against Russian drones, Ukraine was aided by jamming systems, but now the Russians use fiber-optic drones, making them more difficult to destroy.

The impact of the war in Ukraine on global conflicts demonstrates that technical innovations and technological advantages can resolve acute military situations and change the strategies of local wars. Ukraine is trying to use advanced developments to counter a larger and better-equipped opponent, which may determine the further evolution of military conflicts on an international level.