Cat Buchatskiy
Director of Analytics at Snake Island, a Kyiv-based military analytical group; provides expertise on Ukrainian drone manufacturing, industrial mobilization, and supply-chain dynamics during the war.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 4min
How Ukraine Makes Drones
Cat Buchatskiy, Director of Analytics at Snake Island, explains how Ukraine scaled drone production and repurposed civilian tech into wartime industry. Chris Miller, historian and geopolitics commentator, frames the strategic implications. They cover rapid industrial mobilization, modular frontline design, supply‑chain ties to China, export controls, and how factories—not garages—built a drone war machine.
Dec 16, 2025 • 39min
Lawfare Daily: Ukraine’s Asymmetric Blueprint in the Black Sea
Cat Buchatskiy, Director of Analytics at the Snake Island Institute and expert on modern warfare, shares insights on Ukraine's innovative maritime strategy in the Black Sea. He discusses the evolution of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) that have turned the tide against Russian naval superiority. The conversation highlights Ukraine's shift to domestic drone production, the critical role of foreign suppliers like China, and plans for international drone exports. Buchatskiy also uncovers lessons from the Black Sea that could inform global naval strategies.
