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Ukraine Expands Drone Warfare Amid Rising Russian Casualties

1/29/2026

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Robert Brovdi, Ukraine's commander of Unmanned Systems Forces, announced a strategy to expand long-range drone operations and reduce frontline exposure.
He said Ukrainian drone units destroy three Russian battalions daily, but this is insufficient.
Brovdi warned against relying on new volunteer recruits in 2026, saying technology and distance warfare must compensate for shortages.
A CSIS report indicates Russia has suffered nearly 1.2 million casualties since February 2022.

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Robert Brovdi, Ukraine's commander of Unmanned Systems Forces, announced a strategy to expand long-range drone operations and reduce frontline exposure.
He said Ukrainian drone units destroy three Russian battalions daily, but this is insufficient.
Brovdi warned against relying on new volunteer recruits in 2026, saying technology and distance warfare must compensate for shortages.
A CSIS report indicates Russia has suffered nearly 1.2 million casualties since February 2022.