"Death Zone": Russians cannot advance, their equipment immediately becomes target for Ukraine

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According to the report, drones are being manufactured in huge numbers during the war in Ukraine because they are cheap, deadly, and one of the main reasons why Ukraine believes it can resist the Russian army's advance this year and in the future, Reuters writes ."Ukrainian soldiers describe the drone-infested corridor spanning about 10km on both sides of the contact line as a 'death zone' because remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) deployed by both sides can quickly identify and neutralise targets," the report says. In particular, two Ukrainian commanders told Reuters that the war's transformation into the most drone-heavy conflict ever seen had undermined Russia's ability to exploit its traditional advantages in troop numbers, artillery, and tanks. It is noted that any large vehicle that operates near the front now becomes a real target, so this means that the Russian occupiers are no longer able to advance quickly, as they did in 2022.

The report also stated that, it is against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's statements about military aid supplies to Ukraine, which will be paid for by Europe, Reuters sources believe that Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers will be able to continue fighting and resist Russia even if the United States no longer provides weapons. In turn, Polish military expert Konrad Muzyka, who has visited the front several times, however, they have not forgotten about artillery and mortars. and dozens of drones. Drones can fill the gaps to some extent and provide a little breathing space, but they will not replace artillery.

Watch the report via the link.