About this Video

• Video Title: Why Ukraine War's Deadly Drones Are Now Flying By 12-Mile-Long ‘Wires' | Frontline | Daily Mail
• Channel: Daily Mail World
• Speakers: Sergeant Runa, Lieutenant Alex, a Ukrainian military source, a fiber optic drone pilot from the 24th Brigade, a Ukrainian infantryman, the second battalion's chief medic, Ilia (a surgeon in the 37th Marine Brigade), Major Anatoli (commander of second battalion)
• Duration: 00:29:19

Introduction

This Daily Mail World video reports on the use of fiber-optic controlled kamikaze drones in the Ukraine war. The video highlights the drones' effectiveness, their unjammable nature, and the fear they instill in Ukrainian soldiers. It explores the technology behind these drones, their impact on the battlefield, and the consequences for both sides of the conflict.

Key Takeaways

• Unjammable Drones: Russian forces are employing fiber-optic controlled drones that are immune to electronic warfare jamming, making them a highly effective weapon.
• Devastating Impact: These drones inflict significant damage, as shown by the video footage of multiple successful attacks on Ukrainian vehicles and personnel. Their attacks are described as relentless and inescapable.
• Fiber Optic Technology: The drones are controlled via a long fiber-optic cable, transmitting data through light pulses, resulting in high-speed, unjammable communication. The cable lengths are substantial, reaching 10km or more, and longer lengths are under development.
• Cost-Effectiveness: The relatively low cost of these drones ($1,150) compared to their ability to destroy expensive military targets (e.g., $4 million tanks) presents a significant tactical advantage.
• Impact on Battlefield Tactics: The use of these drones necessitates changes in battlefield tactics for Ukrainian forces, highlighting the need for new defensive strategies. The video also shows the impact on casualty stabilization points, with one being destroyed by artillery fire.