Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough.
Ukraine is evolving its air defense and drone tactics to target Russian infrastructure and supply lines, though challenges remain.
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Ukraine utilized midrange drones to target Russian supply lines and strike 32 air defense systems in June. With US assistance, strikes on refineries increased elevenfold, though civilian dangers multiplied as drones transformed the battlefield.
Despite these rewritten air defense tactics, the efforts remained insufficient against Russia.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Ukraine has updated its air defense tactics and increased the use of midrange drones to target Russian supply lines and air defense systems. According to Ukrinform, 32 Russian air defense systems were struck in June.
Additionally, Ukrainian Pravda reports that US assistance has helped Ukraine bypass Russian defenses, resulting in an elevenfold increase in strikes on refineries. Coverage from The New York Times and AP News emphasizes how these drone capabilities are reshaping the battlefield, while The Times reports on an elite unit bringing the war closer to Moscow.
However, UN News highlights that the transformation of the battlefield via drones has multiplied dangers for civilians. Future developments center on whether these tactical rewrites will be sufficient against Russia, as noted by The New York Times, and the continued impact of drone warfare on civilian populations.
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Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough. The New York Times · 90d ago broke it first
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How many Russian air defense systems were struck in June?
According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian drones struck 32 Russian air defense systems.
What impact has US help had on strikes against refineries?
Ukrainian Pravda reports that US assistance in bypassing Russian air defenses has led to an elevenfold increase in refinery strikes.
What are the risks associated with the new drone tactics?
UN News reports that civilian dangers have multiplied as drones transform the battlefield.
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