Ukraine Regains Ground With $110 Million Drone Push as Russian Battlefield Gains Near Zero
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Updated · Business Insider · Jun 15
Ukraine Regains Ground With $110 Million Drone Push as Russian Battlefield Gains Near Zero
3 articles · Updated · Business Insider · Jun 15
Summary
Ukraine is recapturing territory and slowing Russian advances, with analysts saying it is taking more ground than it loses for the first time since 2023.
New mid-range drones striking 20 to 300 kilometers behind the front are hitting depots, vehicles, air defenses and supply routes, turning Russian rear areas into a new kill zone.
Ukraine says destruction of Russian logistics targets has risen fourfold in recent months, while strikes beyond 20 kilometers have doubled since March and quadrupled since February.
Better planning is amplifying those attacks: the Delta battlefield system became mandatory for all units in August, helping commanders fuse intelligence and target Russian weaknesses more strategically.
Officials and analysts say the opening may be temporary because Russia can still adapt, but Ukraine is investing more than $110 million to press what ISW calls a time-constrained opportunity.