One Decision How Ukraine's Drone Warfare is Weakening Putin's Army
Nov 20, 2025
Andriy Zagorodnyuk, former Ukrainian Minister of Defence, sheds light on Ukraine's innovative drone warfare tactics against Russian aggression. He discusses the critical role of technology in modern combat and highlights the growing significance of FPV drones in contested airspace. Zagorodnyuk emphasizes the need for Ukraine to outpace Russia in military innovation and expresses concern over NATO's slow adaptation to these new realities. He passionately advocates for grassroots innovation and the urgent need for allied cooperation to secure victory.
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Operational Success Doesn’t Equal Strategic Victory
- Russia currently achieves some operational advances but likely cannot scale them into a strategic breakthrough.
- Andriy Zagorodnyuk warns political negotiations are effectively impossible while Russia pursues further attempts to break through.
Crimea Is Central To Putin’s Calculus
- Crimea is a politically vital asset for Vladimir Putin and central to his calculus.
- Ukraine should aim to create operational paralysis of Crimea-based capabilities to blunt that leverage.
Drones Change Battles But Not All Roles
- Drones are reshaping warfare but they do not replace tactical aviation or missiles.
- Andriy Zagorodnyuk stresses traditional airborne capabilities remain irreplaceable despite drone prominence.