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Ukrainian soldier says the drone-filled 'zero line' is so dangerous that troops sometimes have to wait a week just to move 300 meters
yahoo.com • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian soldiers at the "zero line," the frontmost edge facing Russian forces, may have to wait up to a week to safely move just 300 meters due to constant drone surveillance and threat.
- Movement depends on favorable weather conditions such as fog, rain, or strong winds, plus electronic warfare efforts to jam Russian drone frequencies and coordination among Ukrainian units.
- The zero line is heavily saturated with drones and weaponry, making it a perilous zone where soldiers face both remote drone attacks and close combat, with some troops stuck there for months.
- Ukrainian forces employ man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) for air defense and increasingly use drones and ground robots to reduce human exposure, though soldiers remain essential for many frontline tasks.
- The broader frontline area up to 50 kilometers from the zero line is described as a "kill zone" or "death zone," with constant drone attacks destroying vehicles and making movement extremely dangerous.
