The Game-Changing Tool In Modern Warfare

French News broadcaster BFM TV made the following documentary about how drones are drastically altering warfare, as evidenced by the Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion. These remotely operated devices range from million-euro military models to makeshift consumer versions and homegrown prototypes. They’re far more than eyes in the sky – they’ve become instrumental in the art of conflict, shaping the dynamics of modern battles.

Darkmouth, a ghost town in northern Donbas, witnessed this new wave of warfare. The city’s former inhabitants fled the scene as Ukrainian units employed drones in their longest and bloodiest battle against Russian forces. A specially trained crew positioned close to the front lines watched real-time drone footage to locate enemy positions.

Drones play a crucial role, offering commanders a bird’s eye view of the battlefield. “From…