Drone Warfare: Defending Pokrovsk from Russia’s Push
Ukraine employs tactical drone warfare to hold off Russian advances around Pokrovsk, a critical location due to its coal reserves and military supply significance. Despite Russia’s summer offensive, Ukraine’s defense mechanisms hamper major territorial gains, keeping Pokrovsk out of Russian control while inflicting heavy casualties on their forces.
Ukraine has been leveraging small drones armed with bombs to hold off Russian troops around Pokrovsk, a strategic city near crucial military supply lines and rich in coking coal reserves. Despite the numerical superiority of Russian forces, Ukrainian defenses have stalled significant advances.
Recent advances show Russian troops exploiting weak spots in Ukraine's defenses, encroaching the city. According to multiple sources and trips by Reuters, the Pokrovsk front remains the most contentious battleground, with both nations utilizing advanced drone warfare technologies to gain the upper hand.
Russia's advances are deemed minor due to effective Ukrainian use of drones and defensive strategies, which have culled Russian troop numbers significantly. However, new Russian tactics and technology, including fiber-optic cable drones, pose a growing challenge for Ukrainian forces on this critical battlefront.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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