This Is Why Has drone dominance in Ukraine changed warfare forever?
Feb 23, 2026
Azad Safarov, Kyiv-based producer who reports from the front line, and Alex Rossi, international correspondent with frontline experience, discuss how drones now dominate battlefields. They describe drone-hunting tactics, defensive tech and how movement and civilian life have changed. They recount close calls under fire and consider what drone supremacy means for future warfare.
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Drones Have Replaced Traditional Artillery Warfare
- Drones transformed Ukraine's battlefield from conventional artillery and mass armor to a saturated aerial environment dominated by FPV attack drones.
- Alex Rossi describes first-person-view drones with cameras and explosives that follow targets into cover, making hiding ineffective and changing tactics.
Drone Hunters Use Shotguns And Road Nets
- A team of drone hunters shoot down FPV attack drones daily using shotguns and Kalashnikovs to protect supplies and troops.
- Alex Rossi and crew observed nets over roads and improvised countermeasures to stop drones reaching convoys.
Movement And Logistics Now Prioritize Low Visibility
- Drone threat forces troops and journalists to travel on foot, use quad bikes, and limit group movements to avoid becoming visible targets.
- Units deploy 4x4s with jammers, detectors and surveillance drones, but exposure remains high during rotation.