Russia bet winter would break Ukraine. It didn’t.
Ukraine built a drone army instead:
• 30–35K Russian losses/month
• ~90% caused by drones
• 7 MILLION drones planned in 2026
Hand-built in hidden Kyiv workshops. Constantly redesigned from frontline feedback.
Russia fired ~1,000 drones in a day. Ukraine shot down ~95%—then struck oil targets 600+ miles away, cutting exports ~40%.
This is modern war: Adapt faster—or lose.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/30/ukraine-russia-putin-zelensky-drones/ #press
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