
Ukraine pivots to mid-range drones and a logistics blitz to shift the war
Ukraine is entering a new phase by using mid-range drones (including US-made Hornets) to strike rear targets and disrupt Russian logistics, aided by improved planning and the Delta battlefield management system. Kyiv aims to isolate the front, slow Russian advances, and regain ground, backed by a “logistics lockdown” funded with over $110 million. Analysts from ISW say momentum is building but cautioned it’s time-limited as Russia adapts, while Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials trumpet progress.