Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said the development of drones is the key to giving Kiev an advantage over Russia’s powerful forces.
“The development and use of unmanned systems or drones is a top priority for Ukraine. We are looking for solutions to gain an advantage over opponents with superior numbers of troops,” said Ukrainian Army Commander General Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Theo Reutersthe increased use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by both Russia and Ukraine has shifted the focus from the battlefield to attacks on each other’s military, energy, and transportation infrastructure.
As the Ukrainian army was overwhelmed in terms of weapons and numbers on the battlefield, Russian forces increased pressure along the entire front line and gradually won important victories.
Recently, President Vladimir Putin said that Russian forces have an advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine and vowed to continue the special military campaign in the neighboring country.
In February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the creation of a separate branch of the Ukrainian armed forces specializing in drones.
Drones are increasingly being designed to be smaller, more dangerous, and able to travel farther. Military analysts say drones have the potential to give Ukraine a technological advantage over Moscow due to the country’s lack of artillery shells and other traditional weapons. However, Russia’s drone industry is also growing rapidly.
In recent months, Ukraine used drones to attack oil refineries in Russia, causing Russian plants to reduce their refining capacity by 7% in the first quarter.
Ukraine’s air and sea drone attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Crimea also made Moscow extremely wary. Over the weekend, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it would protect the fleet against future attacks by Kiev.