Battleground 326. The Relentless Drone War: A Hum of Destruction
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Sep 19, 2025 The podcast dives into the ongoing drone warfare in Ukraine, highlighting the latest Russian strikes and Ukraine's innovative drone tactics. Discussion includes the tense military exercises between Russia and Belarus, raising concerns for NATO. The hosts analyze the impact of sanctions, the financing of US arms, and the chilling effects of relentless aerial campaigns on civilians. They also examine Kyiv's controversial decision to allow young men to leave the country, weighing the potential implications for Ukraine's future.
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Escalation Through Daily Drone Raids
- Russia has massively escalated missile and drone raids, firing hundreds in single nights to inflict casualties and fear.
- Ukraine responds by striking Russian economic targets like refineries to impose real pain and force diplomacy.
Exercises As Potential Covers
- Russia uses creative infiltration and deception, from pipeline infiltration claims to exercises like ZAPAD that raise NATO alarm.
- NATO remembers exercises can mask real moves, so Western vigilance around Belarus and Poland remains high.
Border Brush In Eastern Poland
- Roger recounts being stopped by Polish border guards after approaching the Belarus frontier while traveling in eastern Poland.
- The guards threatened a fine but waived it when they realized he was an inquisitive foreigner.
