In the midst of Eastern Ukraine’s frontline, the swift unpacking of a large grey drone marks the beginning of a crucial mission. These Ukrainian soldiers, mere kilometers away from Russian outposts, rely on their nation’s reconnaissance drones to pinpoint their artillery targets. This technology holds the potential to both conserve their limited arsenal and enhance the accuracy of their strikes.

“We’re essentially working in sniper mode,” commented Andriy, 31, a drone operator known by his call sign “Ulysses.” He further explained, “We can’t afford to use many shells on one target – usually just 3, 4 or 5. We don’t have the abundance of shells that the Russians do.”

While the soldiers stay hidden under trees, they closely monitor their laptops, the screens of which display real-time data sent by the drone. The operators include individuals from diverse backgrounds, including IT and marketing, some of whom speak fluent English. Despite the challenges, they…

More…

Source: dronexl.co