Summary
The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year, has seen significant use of drones by Ukraine as part of its military strategy. Despite initial rapid gains by Russia in 2022, the front lines have mostly remained unchanged, and the conflict continues as a war of attrition, with both sides trying to wear each other down gradually.
Key Facts
- The Russia-Ukraine war is now entering its fifth year.
- Ukraine heavily uses drones, which are responsible for 80% of its strikes on Russian targets.
- The Ukrainian defense minister is a former leader in drone strategy.
- Russia's invasion in 2022 led to quick control of significant areas in southern and eastern Ukraine.
- The war is largely stalled along the eastern and southern front lines.
- Analysts describe the ongoing conflict as an attritional war, focusing on slowly wearing down the enemy.
- Russia initially gained control of almost 27% of Ukraine's territory during the early phase of the invasion.
- Casualty estimates suggest Russia has suffered substantial losses, with Ukraine's casualties believed to be about half.
