Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
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"The 'kill zone' is a territory where neither vehicles nor even ground robotic complexes can effectively advance."
— Oles Maliaryevych , Other
"The expansion of the 'kill zone' is extremely dangerous."
— Oles Maliaryevych , Other
Key People
Deputy Commander of the 'Achilles' Unmanned Systems Brigade.
Former commander-in-chief of Ukraine and currently ambassador to the UK.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
An in-depth look at how drones have transformed warfare on Ukraine's front lines, turning areas into 'kill zones' and making traditional troop rotations challenging.
An in-depth look at how drones have transformed warfare on Ukraine's front lines, turning areas into 'kill zones' and making traditional troop rotations challenging.
In response to drone threats, Ukraine deploys anti-drone nets over cities to protect civilians and infrastructure.
Explores the role of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) in navigating the 'kill zone' and altering warfare dynamics in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military warns that the 'kill zone' is expanding, with drones and mining making rear areas increasingly dangerous.
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