Ukrainecast
Who is Winning the Drone War?
Aug 18, 2023
BBC Security Correspondent, Dr. Marina Miron, and Politico journalist discuss the importance of drones in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, drone warfare, and challenges faced by foreign journalists in Russia.
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- Drones play a crucial role in the war between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine extensively utilizing various types of drones for reconnaissance, strike capabilities, and innovative adaptations, while Russia's response has been less effective and innovative.
- Reporting in Russia has become increasingly challenging due to restrictions, fear, and crackdowns on freedom of expression, affecting both local and foreign journalists, leading to closures of news agencies and a climate of censorship and self-censorship.
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Drones in Ukraine and Russia
The podcast episode discusses the use of drones in both Ukraine and Russia. It highlights how drones are intensively used in Ukraine due to the danger of piloted aircraft near the front lines. The episode explores various types of drones being used, such as heavy drones with reconnaissance and strike capabilities, as well as cheaper kamikaze drones. It also mentions the use of innovative small drones for reconnaissance and the adaptation of quadcopters to drop hand grenades. The episode touches on the development of drone swarm warfare and the potential for air defense drones. It concludes by discussing the effectiveness and innovation of drone use by Ukraine compared to Russia's response.
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