Ukraine uses AI-guided drones to disrupt Russian supply lines deep behind front lines
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Thomas Copeland and Paul Brown
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Summary
Ukraine is using AI-powered drones to strike Russian supply lines deep behind the front lines, destroying vehicles carrying ammunition, fuel, and food. Analysts confirm over 150 vehicles have been hit more than 20km from the front, forcing Russia to shorten convoys as a coping mechanism. The strategy aims to disrupt logistics and challenge Russia's image of military power.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledClément Molin, an analyst at think tank Atum Mundi, told BBC Verify he had confirmed the destruction of 150 vehicles more than 20km (12 miles) from the front line, although he said this likely accounted for about half of all incidents.
The strikes mean Russia has been forced to shorten convoys on supply routes as a 'quick coping mechanism to reduce potential damage', Cristian Vlas at conflict monitoring group Acled told BBC Verify.
He suggested Ukraine's main objective was not only to strike the assets 'important to Russia's image of grand power', but to disrupt key logistical convoys.
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