Suimei area, Russian forces used "Switchblade" suicide drones to destroy multiple earthmoving machines of the Ukrainian army that were building a defensive line. These excavators were constructing another line of defense within 40-50 kilometers from the border. The Ukrainian strategy is that once the first line of defense is broken by Russian forces, the defenders will retreat to the second line of defense and continue to hold it.
The battlefield between Russia and Ukraine has been profoundly changed by drones, which have posed new requirements for defense. The density and killing power of Russian attack drones (especially FPV drones) are increasing, forcing the Ukrainian army to change the way they construct defensive works and tactics.
The Ukrainian army is shifting from building large trench networks to smaller, more dispersed strongpoints. The new defensive points use trench networks only 60 to 70 meters in length and are equipped with anti-drone shelters, aiming to reduce the chances of being detected by drones and improve survivability. Soldiers must focus on both the ground and the sky, resulting in significant psychological pressure. In addition, Russian drones frequently attack Ukrainian logistics drones and vehicles, attempting to cut off supplies to the front lines, leading to widespread shortages of food, water, and ammunition.
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