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Artem Hvozdkov, 1 Center of the CBT (CSP) of the Ground Forces reported the creation of Drone Forces, which will be led by Colonel Andriy Ostapenko.
It is noted that the aim of this direction will be to scale up the management of unmanned systems and even greater integration of all types of drones within the Ground Forces. The new head of the structure is the head of the unmanned systems department of the Ground Forces command.
"The development of the Drone Forces implies a comprehensive approach: from expanding units and training specialists to deeply integrating all types of drones into a single command and targeting management system. The main emphasis is on combining technologies, combat experience, and high-quality operator training. The Drone Forces of the Ground Forces are about a single, deeply integrated structure and technologies that work where they are most needed. All to preserve the lives and health of our people," the Ground Forces added.
Ostapenko himself, during the presentation of the Drone Forces, stressed that this is not about creating a separate branch or type of the Armed Forces.
Andriy Ostapenko during the presentation of the Drone Forces / photo by Artem Hvozdkov, 1 Center of the CBT (CSP) of the Ground Forces"This is our internal brand in our campaigns, in which we invest in the development of unmanned systems for general military brigades, drone units of system-level corps formations, and the operation of ground robotic complexes. There is no duplication of functions under any circumstances. We do not compete with the Drone Forces. In the Ground Forces we perform all tasks in the interests of general military units," Ostapenko added.
Drones in war: important news.
Earlier media noted that currently about 80% of all losses in the “kill zone” are due to UAV strikes. In light of this, neither side can assemble large ground forces without being detected and without coming under fire.
As military expert Pavlo Narozhnyi explained, Ukraine has recently been increasing its effectiveness in shooting down Russian reactive drones. According to him, the greatest effectiveness currently comes from air defense systems. However, Kyiv, the expert notes, must work on cheap alternatives, including intercepting drones.
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