Ukrainian soldiers are finding deceptive uses for their unjammable fiber-optic drones as ambush tactics spread
Ukraine is using fiber-optic drones in to study Russian bunkers and also shape attacks, a soldier said.
Ukrainian soldiers are discovering new deceptive uses for their unjammable fiber-optic drones, as ambush tactics become more widespread, according to a soldier who spoke to Business Insider. These drones provide close-range intelligence on Russian bunkers and dugouts, allowing Ukrainian forces to study enemy positions and prepare attacks with pinpoint accuracy.
The drones, which transmit video feeds through a physical cable, are resistant to electronic warfare and can be programmed to lie in wait or even "play dead" until the perfect moment to detonate. The cable can snap easily under pressure, however, limiting the drone's speed and maneuverability for direct attacks. Both sides are finding creative ways to use these drones, with Russian forces placing them strategically to ambush advancing troops on the battlefield.
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