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Drones Revolutionize Warfare in Ukraine's Donetsk Region

3/6/2026

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A Ukrainian serviceman in the Donetsk region says drones play a critical role in modern warfare.
Garry Kasparov's op-ed notes Ukraine's 93rd Mechanized Brigade relies on drone technology for battlefield survival.
Drones have transformed combat by creating dangerous no-man’s-lands and pushing a shift to fiber-optic systems.
Tethered drones evade electronic warfare and enable precision strikes and supply deliveries in high-risk areas.
The West remains hesitant to provide necessary support.

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Story summary

A Ukrainian serviceman in the Donetsk region says drones play a critical role in modern warfare.
Garry Kasparov's op-ed notes Ukraine's 93rd Mechanized Brigade relies on drone technology for battlefield survival.
Drones have transformed combat by creating dangerous no-man’s-lands and pushing a shift to fiber-optic systems.
Tethered drones evade electronic warfare and enable precision strikes and supply deliveries in high-risk areas.
The West remains hesitant to provide necessary support.