Ukraine struck nearly 180,000 Russian military targets with drones in May, widening technological advantage
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Yuliia Taradiuk
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Summary
Ukrainian drone units struck nearly 180,000 Russian military targets in May 2024, a 12.7% increase from April, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Ukraine maintains a 1.5-to-1 advantage over Russia in FPV drone usage, with the gap widening. The intensified drone campaign targets Russian logistics, disrupting fuel and supply deliveries.
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Syrskyi described the results as evidence that Ukraine is maintaining momentum in the technological race with Russia
Ukraine currently maintains a 1.5-to-1 advantage over Russian forces in the use of FPV drones, with the gap continuing to widen in recent months
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