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Ukrainian Veteran Questions Drone Reliability in Combat

7/1/2025

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Ukrainian drone unit veteran Jakub Jajcay raises concerns about the reliability of inexpensive drones in combat since Russia's 2022 invasion. He points out their vulnerability to electronic warfare and harsh conditions, leading to a disheartening success rate of just 20-30%. Jajcay insists that conventional strike methods still hold the upper hand in effectiveness.

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Ukrainian drone unit veteran Jakub Jajcay raises concerns about the reliability of inexpensive drones in combat since Russia's 2022 invasion. He points out their vulnerability to electronic warfare and harsh conditions, leading to a disheartening success rate of just 20-30%. Jajcay insists that conventional strike methods still hold the upper hand in effectiveness.