Russia, Ukraine and drones
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The drones are still in limited supply and are not always the ideal interception method, Ukrainian soldiers and an official told Business Insider.
Ukraine’s cheap, effective drones boost defense and exports, but extensive politicization and complex bureaucracy risk slowing production at a critical moment.
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
Ukraine's drone schools are preparing soldiers to take on Russia and working to keep pace with an ever-changing fight.
Ukrainian frontline troops are innovating new drone tactics to counter Russian forces, helping them strike more effectively and conserve resources in a constrained fight.
Ukraine is increasingly using interceptors to destroy Russian drones, and its best pilots are often young videogame aces.
Ukrainian special operators described to Business Insider how they came under Russian fire driving buggies near the front lines.