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Because what of those weapons that are very good, very excellent and wonderful, when those weapons are actually gathering dust in warehouses, because Donald wants to be nice friends with the Russians, not be angry with them. 7/7
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Therefore, as if there were another obvious advantage of Western weapons over Russian crap, but it would be if the USA wasn't ruled by a deranged mushroomdick, and Europe wasn't so eternally indecisive and still wasn't afraid of "escalation". 6/
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Now the systems are gone. Iran also doesn't have anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense, because somehow those Jews hit ~300 targets in Iran, including anti-aircraft systems, command posts, weapons depots, radars, and they got absolutely nothing for it, they didn't suffer any losses. 5/
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The myth about those missile systems fell apart as it should with the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, when more than one or two batteries, radars and command posts of that system were destroyed there. 4/
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And those systems are the kind that the Russians were very proud of for many years, very "analagovniet", that "they can shoot down anything", "they can see stealth planes there without any problems", "much better than Patriot", etc., etc. 3/
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After that, Iran somehow officially stated that "they will do it themselves", that "we don't need it here", but there were quite a few reports that they had already received those systems. 2/
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The synergy of the Ukrainian armed forces, volunteers, and private initiatives allows maintaining an advantage, but Russian EW and adaptation pose constant challenges. The course of the war remains dynamic, so it is necessary to monitor the development of technologies and tactics. 30/30
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“Drone walls” are Ukraine’s innovative response to Russian aggression, compensating for the shortcomings of conventional weapons. This strategy, based on cheap, mass-produced drones, is changing the rules of modern warfare. 29/
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• Operator shortage: Intensive training is required to prepare qualified FPV operators.
• Russian countermeasures: EW systems (e.g., Repellent) and anti-drone technologies reduce effectiveness.
• Resource constraints: Component supply disruptions and funding challenges limit production. 28/
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Cyber operations units: Protect drone systems from cyber attacks.
COORDINATION AND CHALLENGES
“Drone walls” require a high level of coordination: intelligence units collect data, drone squadrons carry out strikes, and the “Armiya Droniv” provides logistics. Key challenges: 27/
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International partners: USA, Poland, Lithuania supply Switchblade, Warmate drones and training.
5. Other structures:
Engineering units: Develop repeaters and fiber optic systems that increase drones' EW resistance. 26/
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Technology communities: IT specialists develop customized FPV drones for frontline needs.
4. Private companies and international support:
Local manufacturers: Ukrspecsystems (Leleka-100), Athlon Avia (Fury), Skyeton (Raybird-3). 25/
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3. Volunteer initiatives:
"Army Droniv": A government program that includes drone procurement, operator training, and local production.
Volunteer groups: "Come Back Alive" and "Wild Hornets" supply drones and support training. 24/
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2. Specialized drone units:
Drone battalions: For example, the Achilles battalion, focused on FPV drone operations.
Wolfpack groups: Small, mobile teams that coordinate synchronized attacks by multiple drones. 23/
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Artillery and reconnaissance units: Use drones for target correction, in cooperation with HIMARS or M777 systems.
Mechanized brigades: For example, the 93rd or 92nd brigades have their own drone operators, creating localized "kill zones". 22/
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1. Armed Forces units:
Aerorozvidka: Specializes in the use of reconnaissance and FPV drones, develops control software.
Special Operations Forces (SSO): Conduct precision strikes deep inside enemy territory using Bayraktar TB2 and other drones. 21/
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In June 2025, Ukraine retains the advantage due to innovation and mass production, but Russia is learning rapidly, so long-term advantage is not guaranteed.
UNITS CREATING "DRONE WALLS"
The creation of a "drone wall" is the coordinated work of various structures: 20/
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• Electronic warfare: Russian EW systems effectively suppress Ukrainian drone signals.
• Quantitative potential: Russia is creating a "drone army" based on Iranian technology.
• Defensive measures: "Cope cages" and anti-drone systems (e.g. lasers) reduce the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones. 19/
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• Tactics: Ukraine’s “wolfpack” strategy is more effective than Russia’s isolated strikes with expensive drones.
• Production: Sanctions and technological shortcomings limit Russia's drone production capabilities.
Advantages 18/
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• Quantity and quality: Russian drones (Orlan-10, Inokhodets, Shahed-136) are more expensive and less accessible than ZSU ones. Iranian supplies are limited, mass production is stalled.
• Innovation: Ukraine is leading the way in developing low-cost FPV drones and adapting commercial models. 17/
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6. Risk of casualties: Drone production sites and operators become Russian targets, as demonstrated by the 2023 Chernihiv attack.
RUSSIA’S POSITION IN THE DRONE WAR
Lagging 16/
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4. Limited range: Most FPV drones have a range of 10-20 km, and longer ranges require repeaters.
5. Enemy adaptation: Russia uses “cope cages” (metal mesh) and develops anti-drone systems, reducing the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones. 15/
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2. Operator shortage: FPV drones require high qualifications and training takes time.
3. Logistical challenges: Drone component supplies (e.g. from China) are limited due to sanctions or supply disruptions. 14/
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6. Technological innovation: Ukraine is testing advanced drones, such as fiber-optic ones, which are resistant to Russian electronic warfare (EW).
DISADVANTAGES
1. Technology dependency: Drones are susceptible to Russian EW, GPS jamming, and radio interference. 13/
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4. Scale: Ukraine produces thousands of drones per month, and “wolfpack” tactics – synchronized attacks by multiple drones – increase efficiency.
5. Psychological impact: Russian soldiers avoid open spaces, fearing drones, which limits their operations. 12/
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2. Flexibility: Drones operate in a variety of conditions, reach hard-to-reach places and perform both reconnaissance and attack.
3. Speed and accuracy: FPV drones, reaching speeds of 70-100 km/h, allow the operator to control the strike in real time. 11/
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Russia adapted its defense, which led Ukraine to switch to cheaper FPV drones and “wolfpack” tactics.
ADVANTAGES
1. Cost-effectiveness: An FPV drone costing a few hundred dollars can destroy equipment costing millions. 10/
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• Nature of the war: The positional warfare in Donbas requires constant surveillance and rapid strikes, which drones provide most effectively.
• Need for innovation: After the successful use of the Bayraktar TB2 at the beginning of the war, 9/
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• Russian air defense: Russian A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) systems limit the activities of Ukraine’s conventional air force, but small, low-flying drones often evade radar. 8/
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• Technological development: Domestic drone production (e.g. Ukrspecsystems, Athlon Avia) and the adaptation of commercial models (e.g. DJI) provided flexibility for warfare. 7/
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WHY WAS THIS TACTIC CHOSEN?
Ukraine switched to the “drone border” strategy for several reasons:
• Lack of resources: Lacking an air force or artillery on par with Russia, Ukraine found a cheap and effective solution – drones. 6/
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• Psychological impact: The constant threat of drones demoralizes Russian soldiers, limiting their freedom of movement.
• Asymmetry: Drones compensate for Ukraine’s shortcomings in traditional aviation and artillery, allowing it to effectively counter Russia’s numerical superiority. 5/
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• Reconnaissance: Drones, such as the DJI Mavic or the domestically produced Leleka-100, collect data on enemy positions in real time.
• Targeted strikes: FPV drones and loitering munitions economically destroy expensive enemy equipment, such as T-72 tanks or artillery systems. 4/
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PURPOSE
The goal of the “drone wall” is to create a continuous surveillance and attack system that would neutralize the movement of Russian forces before they reach the front line. Main functions: 3/
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This strategy creates controlled frontline zones, usually 15-40 km wide, where the movement of Russian forces becomes extremely dangerous or impossible. Drones conduct reconnaissance, identify targets and carry out precision strikes, thereby paralyzing enemy logistics, equipment and manpower. 2/
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A million marauders have already met their end. Let us help the struggling Ukraine with everything we can, so that under the rubble of war, Russian Nazism and its rotten empire are forever buried, whose borders (and history) end where Russia gets its rotten teeth. 6/6
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Ukraine is successfully doing this. If such attacks on the material base of the orc empire, as the SBU is doing, on war factories, aerodrones, oil refineries and storage facilities, continue, the rotten empire will one day collapse. 5/
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It is necessary to reduce Russia to a complete garbage dump, to create a state of emergency everywhere. By destroying the material military base, such a day of war will come when Russia will begin to suffocate. 4/