In eastern Ukraine, drones are playing a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict, compensating for Ukraine’s severe shortage of infantry.

Outnumbered 5-to-1, Ukraine relies heavily on drones for surveillance and explosive attacks on Russian troops, with many frontline soldiers being older, inexperienced, or recently conscripted.

While drones have slowed Russian advances, they cannot fully replace infantry.

The Russian forces continue to push forward despite heavy casualties, aided by their own drone army and the challenge of Ukrainian reinforcements being largely ineffective, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Ukraine’s drone production has surged, but the shortage of experienced soldiers and the difficulty of defending towns and villages remain critical issues.

Written by B.C. Begley