Ukraine's Innovative Drone Warfare: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Artillery

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Ukrainian drone operators warn that their reliance on volunteer donations and crowdsourcing to fund small attack drones is unsustainable in the face of Russia's mass production and deployment of similar aircraft. These cheap drones, modified by volunteers to carry explosives, have proven critical in destroying Russian heavy weapons. However, the Ukrainian government's inaction and lack of funding support for drone operations may leave their forces overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of Russian drones. Ukrainian operators are calling for government funding, import regulations, and mass production to address this critical issue.
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