Abstract
The Russia–Ukraine war, ongoing since 2014 and escalating dramatically in 2022, has redefined the battlefield through the extensive employment of drones by both nations. This issue brief analyses the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from tactical to strategic levels, examining how Ukraine and Russia have adapted drone technology to serve military objectives across a diverse geographical theatre. The document covers drone evolution, operational integration, battles influenced by drone warfare and electronic countermeasures, offering insight into the future of asymmetric warfare and implications for global military doctrine.
Keywords: Russia, Ukraine, Drones, Asymmetric Warfare, Fpv (First Person View), Shahed-136, Loitering Munitions, Electronic Warfare
