Ukraine’s drone defenses debunk the myth of inevitable Russian victory

Atlantic Council29 October 2026, 20:57 UTCUkraine

Ukraine’s emergence since 2022 as a drone superpower has made international headlines, but the role of drone-based air defenses on the battlefield has not yet received as much attention as it arguably deserves, writes Mykola Bielieskov. The post Ukraine’s drone defenses debunk the myth of inevitable Russian victory appeared first on Atlantic Council.

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