Ukraine is increasingly relying on drones in its conflict with Russia, with citizens encouraged to build drones domestically and participate in free pilot training. Despite military aid being stalled in the US and EU, President Zelensky aims to produce a million drones within the year. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse reports from the southern Kherson region, where drones are a crucial part of Ukraine’s National Guard’s tactics, and life under the constant threat of Russian drones and artillery is a harsh reality for the remaining civilians.
- Drones are a key asset in the Ukrainian war effort against Russian forces.
- Ukrainians are assembling drones at home and are provided with free pilot training.
- President Zelensky has pledged to produce a million drones in Ukraine this year.
- James Waterhouse from BBC News visits Ukraine’s National Guard’s 11th Brigade, who utilize drones for attack missions.
- The 11th Brigade’s drones are described as basic, cheap, and deadly, significantly impacting the conflict.
- Both sides employ drones for surveillance and strikes, creating tension and danger in front-line areas like Kherson.
- Despite Russian occupation, some Ukrainian troops have crossed the Dnipro River but have yet to make significant progress.
- Civilians such as Alexei continue to live and work in the war-torn region, facing daily threats from Russian attacks.
- The resilience of Ukrainians is highlighted, with messages of defiance like “We are invincible” written by customers at Alexei’s coffee shop.
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