The Ukrainian army is facing challenges in effectively deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the special operations zone due to the growing capabilities of the Russian armed forces’ electronic warfare (EW) systems, according to a report by Business Insider.
The article highlights that the effectiveness of UAVs diminishes as the Russian EW systems become more powerful. Ukrainian armed forces have been utilizing civilian drones and modifying them for military purposes in the conflict zone. These UAVs have been a crucial component of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ arsenal.
On January 20th, Maria Berlinska, the director of the Ukrainian Center for Aero Reconnaissance Support, stated that Ukrainians have suffered serious injuries and fatalities due to the makeshift production of ammunition for drones.
On the same day, it was reported that Russian Ministry of Defense’s electronic warfare systems intercepted a strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicle of aircraft type in the Luhansk People’s Republic.
Furthermore, on January 19th, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced that Russian air defense systems had shot down 274 Ukrainian Armed Forces’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the past week.
Previously, the Ukrainian Armed Forces had unveiled their most challenging missile to intercept.
This development highlights the increasing sophistication of Russian electronic warfare systems and their impact on the Ukrainian army’s use of drones in the conflict zone. The use of civilian drones modified for military purposes has been a significant strategy for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but it appears to be increasingly vulnerable to Russian EW systems. The casualties resulting from the production of ammunition for drones also emphasize the dangers faced by Ukrainian personnel. The situation in Ukraine’s special operations zone continues to evolve, with both sides deploying advanced technologies in their ongoing conflict.
