The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: Inside Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Against Russia
Aug 1, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Anastasiia Lapatina, a Kyiv-based Ukraine Fellow, and Marcel Plichta, a former U.S. Department of Defense analyst, delve into Ukraine’s innovative drone campaign against Russia. They explore how advanced drone technology is reshaping warfare dynamics, including successful strikes on critical oil infrastructure. The duo highlights the psychological effects of these drone missions, their influence on global oil prices, and the contrasting manufacturing tactics between Ukraine’s decentralized production and Russia’s centralized approach.
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- Ukraine's drone campaign focuses on high-value economic targets within Russia, showcasing a strategic shift towards causing significant collateral damage and psychological impact.
- The evolution of drone warfare in Ukraine is influencing global military dynamics, encouraging other nations and non-state actors to adopt similar technologies for modern combat.
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The Emergence of Drone Warfare in Ukraine
Drones have become a critical aspect of the conflict in Ukraine, significantly impacting both Ukrainian and Russian military strategies. Ukraine has established a specialized unmanned systems force to enhance its drone capabilities, reflecting the technological advancements made in drone warfare. Early proposals for a one-way drone attack strategy aimed to address the need for long-range strikes after initial phases of the conflict had settled into more static engagements. The identification of drones as a viable option was influenced by Ukraine's existing drone industry and engineering expertise, which allowed for the rapid adaptation of commercial drone technology for military purposes.
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