‘It is a war of drones now’: the ever-evolving tech dominating the frontline in Ukraine

The article discusses the growing role of drones in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces are utilizing various models of drones for reconnaissance, rescue, interception, and attack purposes, significantly changing the dynamics of the war. The article highlights the experience of the "Da Vinci Wolves" battalion, which has to constantly defend against relentless Russian drone-aided attacks. The Russian tactics have evolved, with small groups of soldiers trying to sneak through and attack Ukrainian positions, evading the frontline drones. This has resulted in costly engagements, with the Ukrainian forces reportedly killing 11 Russian soldiers in the last 24 hours. The article suggests that the Russian soldiers seem to be following near-suicidal orders, potentially out of fear of their own officers. The use of drones has made the conflict more exhausting for the Ukrainian forces, as they have to constantly defend against these new tactics.