By Benas Gerdžiūnas, LRT.lt.
In Ukraine, the front line – at least as we once imagined it – no longer exists. Everything is now shaped by what is known as the kill zone, stretching for dozens of kilometres.
“The kill zone has become a popular term used to explain the situation to people who still do not fully understand that there is no longer a clear front line,” says Horovets, a soldier in the Ukrainian medium-range drone unit Shidni Kotyky.
This zone is defined by the range drones can reach. Previously, both sides used only simple FPV drones with a range of 5 to 7km. Now, thanks to new unmanned technologies, this constantly monitored and targeted area has expanded to several dozen kilometres.
“It can be safer in a trench than driving a pick-up some 20km from Russian positions,” Horovets adds.
The most dangerous part of warfare now is travelling to and from combat positions. Any movement – armoured vehicles, ordinary cars or even individual soldiers – will be spotted and attacked by drones.
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