Russian forces increasingly using drones controlled via fibre optic cable – ISW
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Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:31:24 +0200
Russia is increasing its use of drones controlled via fibre optic cable.
These drones allow Russian troops to effectively circumvent Ukraines electronic warfare capabilities.
Source Institute for the Study of War ISW Details According to ISW analysts, Russian forces are increasingly deploying drones connected to fibre optic cables to oppose Ukraines electronic warfare capabilities.
One Ukrainian brigade spokesperson said that these drones are being deployed along the entire line of contact.
Despite their frequent deployment, these drones are still not being used in a methodical manner.
Fibre optic drones have some disadvantages they are slower and less manoeuvrable than FPV drones, leaving them more susceptible to small arms fire.
Quote A Russian milblogger claimed on 8 January that Russian forces were the first to successfully develop and integrate fiberoptic drones into combat operations in Ukraine but cautioned that Ukrainian sic would soon develop similar innovations.
To quote the ISWs Key Takeaways on 8 January Ukrainian forces struck Russias stateowned Kombinat Kristal oil storage facility near Engels, Saratov Oblast, on the night of 7 to 8 January.
Ukrainian forces targeted a command post of the Russian 8th Combined Arms Army CAA Southern Military District on 8 January in occupied Khartsyzk, Donetsk Oblast.
Russian forces advanced in Kursk Oblast, Toretsk, and near Kurakhove.
Russian forces are increasingly employing drones connected via fibre optic cables in Ukraine.
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