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Business Insider (BI): Russian Army Drones Set Ambushes on Ukrainian Roads
Russian forces' drones have become increasingly effective weapons in battles along Ukrainian roads, causing serious trouble for the Ukrainian army. As reported by Business Insider (Business Insider, abbreviated as BI), Russian drones are conducting explosions on the routes where Ukrainian military equipment is moving, turning once-safe passages into high-risk areas.
The media's reporter interviewed a Ukrainian officer who stated that the Russian Federation Armed Forces (ВС РФ) are increasingly using fiber-optic drones, which are almost immune to interference from electronic warfare equipment.
The report points out that these drones are somewhat similar to roadside mines that US soldiers encountered in the Middle East, but there is a key difference: Russian drones can fly to higher altitudes and track targets. This makes them not only dangerous but also difficult to detect and destroy.
The interviewee revealed that Russian drones often land on the shoulders of the road, detonating when Ukrainian armored personnel carriers pass by. This has led to losses among Ukrainian troops and equipment, and such incidents occur quite frequently.
The article mentions that although Russian fiber-optic drones have a limited range compared to regular drones, they can still cross the front lines and set up ambushes.
Artem, former deputy commander of the 3rd Shock Brigade of the Ukrainian Army, said that roads previously considered safe have now become sources of threats. This greatly increases the difficulty of troop movements, forcing soldiers to stay on the front lines longer than planned.
The Business Insider reporter learned that the Ukrainian military has begun to set up mesh barriers on key roads, turning the roads into "tunnels," which in some ways increases the chances of survival. However, even so, this protection cannot guarantee absolute safety. Aleks Eyn, commander of the Ukrainian drone force, said that Russian drone operators always find loopholes in these barriers.
The article's author pointed out that drones have become a serious threat to armored equipment. The Ukrainian army is trying to strengthen the protection of its equipment by adding armor and electronic warfare devices to vehicles. However, these measures often fail against fiber-optic drones because the latter do not react to interference signals.
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