Ukraine: The Latest The Ukrainian spy who fooled Moscow & interview with a frontline drone unit commander
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Nov 5, 2025 Dimko Zhluktenko, a commander of a Ukrainian drone unit and founder of the charity Dzyga's Paw, shares his journey from the IT sector to military leadership. He recounts intense reconnaissance missions during the Dobropillia breakthrough, detailing the coordination of artillery strikes. Dimko discusses the psychological effects of drone warfare on operators and the evolving technology in combat. He emphasizes that while drones are changing tactics, they won't replace human soldiers, highlighting the moral complexities of targeting combatants from afar.
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Small Forces, Big Effects Around Pokrovsk
- Pokrovsk fighting shows Russia can advance with relatively small concentrated forces, exposing manpower strains on both sides.
- Drone pilots' reduced situational awareness and fear of sabotage groups complicate urban defence and reinforce the value of reconnaissance.
Video Sparks War Crimes Investigation
- Footage allegedly shows Russian FPV drones killing two civilians carrying a white flag near Khriylevka, prompting a Kharkiv war crimes probe.
- The incident reinforces claims that Russian tactics deliberately target civilians as a method of subjugation.
Jeff's NATO Branding Raises Questions
- The Joint Expeditionary Force's new 'enhanced partnership' with Ukraine raises questions about its role and whether calling it 'NATO's first responders' risks over-committing capabilities.
- Dom suggests preserving ambiguity to avoid clear NATO linkage that could escalate Russian responses.