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1/ Russian sources say that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, under the command of Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, have made "significant strides in UAV production and deployment technology". Russian soldiers are facing "slaughter [like] cattle" as a result. ⬇️ Image
2/ Andrey Medvedev writes:

"We've been reporting since the fall that the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ukrainian drone manufacturers have made significant strides in UAV production and deployment technology.
3/ "Footage of a single Russian soldier being killed by ten to twenty drones has, unfortunately, been appearing regularly on the Ukrainian segment of Telegram.
4/ "The enemy has built a highly effective system of interaction between drone manufacturers, government customers, and the military. The Brave1 military marketplace has reduced reporting and bureaucratic paperwork to a minimum.
5/ "Many didn't take the appointment of Robert "Madyar" Brody as UAV Commander seriously. So what if he's a businessman, he didn't graduate from a military academy, and he's just a "suit." What does he know about military affairs? Ugh.
6/ "However, we can now say with certainty that the increased effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' UAV forces is also the result of the work of this dangerous and highly professional enemy.
7/ "And the shutdown of Starlink has certainly reduced the effectiveness of our military units.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces do have major personnel shortages. But they're solving this problem with UAVs.
8/ "A stronghold is held by a few forcibly mobilised soldiers, and cover is provided by drones controlling the battlefield. I'm certain the enemy's future strategy will be aimed at improving the quality of drones, using AI-powered swarms controlled by a single pilot.
9/ "And this will happen within a year, or even less.
10/ Pretending there's no problem, that we don't need to work on anything, is certainly possible. We can continue to talk about our complete superiority in drones.

However, I don't think that's necessary. Then again, I'm not a professional."
11/ RT's military correspondent Alexander Kharchenko agrees, and comments:
12/ "The enemy's frontline drones are incredibly effective. This is achieved through the use of more expensive components. The Ukrainians spare no expense on drones. Furthermore, repeaters on drones are commonplace for the enemy.
13/ "You can argue with me, but the objective monitoring footage speaks for itself. The enemy used radio drones to hunt the Ka-52 crew in a network of trenches. The drone's signal never dropped, allowing the enemy to strike and document the aftermath.
14/ "You can tear your hair out, but it's better to acknowledge the enemy's strengths and do just as well. Our country has both the minds and the hands to outperform the enemy. And I believe that similar footage will soon be published by our units."
15/ 'Novorossiya Militia Reports' is much gloomier:

"Magyar's channel alone publishes videos several times a week of Russian soldiers killed by FPV drones. Each video shows between 50 and 100 dead. And his channel publishes several such videos a week."
16/ "There are dozens of similar channels, belonging to various units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems. The current fighting resembles the slaughter of cattle in Siberia, only with people instead of cows." /end

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1/ As Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day, its death toll from the ongoing war in Ukraine is so enormous that in parts of the country it is approaching or exceeding the number of casualties sustained in World War II. Vast memorials are being installed across the country. ⬇️
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1/ The paranoia of the Russian authorities is killing vital hypersonic missile research, say Russian warbloggers following the conviction of two researchers for publishing a paper on air intake design. As a result, they say, practically nobody now wants to work on hypersonics. ⬇️ Image
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"As we've written repeatedly, personnel issues are the main problem facing the current government in general and the president in particular."
3/ "Every appointment represents another descent down the ladder of qualifications and competencies, into the basement of nepotism, loyalty, and the convenience of superiors.
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2/ The Russian Telegram channel 'Hammer of the Witches', which focuses on UAVs, has taken a look at an example of a Hornet which crashed in a nearly intact condition. It calls the lightweight drone "the most dangerous threat to our rear logistics." Image
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