Ukraine expands drone reach to turn Russia's safe zones into kill zones
Ukraine is deploying fixed-wing, mid-range drones to strike targets 20–300 km from the front, hitting Russian warehouses, transport hubs, and command posts to disrupt logistics and erode morale. Officials say the tactic turns previously “safe” areas into new kill zones, with Western partners aiding production of mid-range drones. Analysts warn the shift could redefine battlefield dynamics and expect continued scaling in 2026 as Kyiv intensifies these strikes.