GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Ukraine's high-tech war of attrition, with Christopher Miller
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Sep 27, 2025 Christopher Miller, Chief Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times, shares insights from his 15 years of reporting on the war in Ukraine. He highlights the shift in warfare to high-tech drone attacks and AI usage, emphasizing the impact on civilians living under constant threat. Miller discusses the challenges of frontline reporting amid drone dangers and assesses Ukraine's resilience against manpower shortages. He also explores the unlikelihood of a ceasefire given Putin's steadfast objectives.
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War Shifted From Tanks To Drones
- The battlefield has shifted from massed armor to the sky where drones dominate surveillance and attack.
- Christopher Miller says 21st-century warfare will be defined by unmanned vehicles and future autonomous swarms.
Small Units Replace Massed Columns
- Christopher Miller describes infantry now operating in tiny units of three to five because drones see everything.
- He explains soldiers operate FPV drones remotely, acting like virtual combatants from kilometers behind the line.
Drones Extend The Front Into Cities
- Drone ranges now reach tens of kilometers, turning entire cities into contested zones.
- Miller warns this enables aerial bombs with wings to strike and devastate large urban blocks.