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Ukrainian Soldiers Trained to Take Down Deadly Drones
14 Aug
Summary
- New training to deal with drones, the greatest threat to Ukrainian soldiers
- Soldiers practice shooting fast-moving drone targets from the ground and while moving
- Experienced instructor says shotgun is currently the most effective weapon against drones
According to the article, Ukrainian soldiers are currently receiving specialized training to deal with the growing threat of drones on the battlefield. These "dronocide" training sessions are aimed at addressing what is now considered the greatest danger to a Ukrainian soldier's life.
The article states that drones have saturated the front lines and are causing the largest number of casualties. To combat this, the soldiers are practicing shooting fast-moving drone targets, first from the ground and then while on the move. Their instructor, a veteran known by the call sign "The Knifer", says that the shotgun is currently their most effective means of bringing down a drone at close range.
The ongoing preparation for battle suggests that few in Ukraine are expecting the war to end anytime soon. The instructor, who has been fighting on the eastern front since 2014, bristles at the suggestion that Ukraine may have to give up territory as part of a "land swap". He makes it clear that neither he nor his comrades are willing to concede any ground, stating that they would rather continue fighting until they liberate their territories.
