Sky News Daily Into the 'kill zone': How Ukraine fights a war of the future
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Oct 27, 2025 In this gripping discussion, John Sparks, an international correspondent for Sky News who spent 24 hours with Ukrainian forces in the Donbas, delves into the future of warfare. He highlights the dramatic role of drones, explaining how they dominate the battlefield and influence both tactical and psychological operations. Sparks shares harrowing accounts of tank crews under attack and the improvisation necessary in real-time command. He also reflects on the human cost of survival, underscoring morale as Ukraine's pivotal strength against a backdrop of personnel shortages.
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Drones Drive Real-Time Decision Making
- Drones and a real-time control hub now shape battlefield decisions in the Donbas kill zone.
- John Sparks observed commanders making instant calls without protocols as information floods in from aerial and ground drones.
Watching A Tank Launched Under Fire
- A tank was launched live while reporters watched screens as the control room guided it under fire.
- Sparks described the visceral shock of seeing a crew react in real time and the commander order the tank into action.
Tank Commander Shaken After Drone Attack
- The tank commander, Bender, left the vehicle shaking from trauma after narrowly escaping drone and artillery strikes.
- He and his crew hid in a dug-out while FPV drones circled 360 degrees, forcing them to run for their lives.