Russian soldiers' farcical drone evasion tactics exposed online
A video has circulated online that illustrates the seemingly futile training methods the Russians are adopting to protect themselves from drone attacks. The footage, which almost borders on the bizarre, shows conscripts frantically trying to escape a pursuing drone, attempting to dodge its presence by any means necessary. It starkly highlights the inadequacy of such tactics in actual combat scenarios.
1 May 2024 15:04
Russia is, for many, a state of mind. The recently circulating footage on social media provides a glimpse into the peculiar reality within the country. It focuses on the training regimen of Russian soldiers prepared for combat in Ukraine, specifically their attempts to evade drone attacks.
Russians' drone attack training goes viral
In a video gaining traction on social media, Russian soldiers are seen attempting to evade a drone that is filming the exercise. The soldiers scurry about in apparent panic, jumping, falling, and seeking cover to avoid the drone dubbed the flying killer.
The issue is that this "training" comes across as laughable.
Those who are closely monitoring the war in Ukraine can see that these exercises provide little to no protection against potential drone attacks. Drones, known for their precision and destructive capacity, typically reach their targets, detonate, and obliterate everything in their vicinity. They are proven to be highly effective and affordable assets on the battlefield.
While they might not always result in fatalities, their ability to inflict severe injuries is undeniable. The explosive impact of a kamikaze drone is intense enough that if it gets sufficiently close, there is often nothing salvageable left of its targets. The shrapnel generated is also perilously lethal to personnel, vehicles, and other equipment.
Although the aforementioned video might invoke a sense of pity at the Russian military's primitive tactics, it's important to recognize that despite this, they still maintain a considerable advantage over the Ukrainian forces, as evidenced by their recent territorial gains. Reports, including those from Ukrainian sources, indicate that the Russians are preparing for a significant offensive aimed at taking control of the Donetsk region, with their sights currently set on Chasiv Yar.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes that seizing this city would strategically benefit Russian efforts to launch further assaults on Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka, two significantly fortified cities. The upcoming weeks are seen as pivotal for the future of the Donetsk region.
