Drones are hit and miss for Ukrainian soldiers

Published on January 23, 2024

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have become vital for Ukraine's military since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Hundreds can buzz over Russian positions in eastern and southern Ukraine at any one time. But many of them are hastily and cheaply assembled by volunteers, and the lack of quality is affecting Ukraine's ability to survey and attack Russian positions.

Link to the full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/drones-are-hit-miss-ukrainian-soldiers-2024-01-23/

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