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Russia thought its supply roads 100 miles from the front were safe. Ukrainian operators can 'free hunt' with new drones.
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are enabling attacks on Russian logistics hubs located 20 to 300 kilometers behind front lines, targeting warehouses, vehicles, and command posts previously considered safe by Russia.
- These drones, equipped with Starlink internet connections, allow Ukrainian operators to conduct "free hunts" on critical highways, creating chaos and significantly disrupting Russian supply lines.
- Russia's air defenses are stretched thin due to Ukraine's varied drone campaigns, making it difficult for Russia to protect its rear areas effectively, especially against the expanding mid-range drone threat.
- Ukrainian officials emphasize that these drone strikes have transformed Russia's rear zones into new kill zones, causing logistical delays and psychological pressure on Russian forces.
- Ukrainian leaders, including President Zelenskyy, highlight the growing impact of these drone operations, describing them as a key factor in paralyzing Russian military operations and shifting the dynamics of the conflict.
