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Relentless aerial attacks target cities and frontlines, testing Ukraine’s defenses and resilience
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Russia’s growing use of drones in its military campaign is reshaping the battlefield in Ukraine, spreading fear among civilians and steadily eroding morale across Ukrainian lines.
Night after night, swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles strike power stations, supply routes, and residential neighborhoods — leaving trails of destruction and psychological exhaustion. In many cases, the buzzing sound of incoming drones has become a grim warning of what’s to come, often followed by explosions that light up the sky.
Ukrainian air defense systems have been pushed to their limits as the frequency and scale of drone attacks increase. While some are intercepted, many break through, causing casualties and infrastructure damage in both frontline regions and cities far from the front.
Soldiers report growing fatigue from constant alertness, while civilians describe sleepless nights in basements and shelters. The unpredictability of drone warfare — often conducted at low altitude and under radar — has added a new layer of complexity to Ukraine’s defense.
Military analysts warn that Russia’s drone tactics are designed not just for physical impact, but to break the will of the Ukrainian people and forces through psychological pressure.
Despite the challenges, Ukrainian leadership continues to call for international support, particularly in the form of advanced air defense systems and counter-drone technology, to counter this evolving threat.
As the war grinds on, the skies above Ukraine are becoming a new front in a battle that shows no signs of slowing.