Ukraine buils 6-kilometer tunnel under Russia’s drone kill zone

Ukraine's military engineers have constructed a six-kilometer underground tunnel to navigate beneath Russia's drone kill zone. Colonel Dmytro Pishko of the Air Assault Forces Command described the tunnel, built between two settlements in Donetsk Oblast, as a significant achievement of engineering ingenuity. The underground passage enables the safe movement of troops, motorbikes, quad bikes, ammunition, and supplies, as well as medical evacuation, keeping personnel and machines away from the constant watch of Russian drones.

This tactic has been vital, particularly when bridges were destroyed by Russia, making traditional routes difficult and time-consuming. For instance, after the destruction of a car bridge towards Lyman, Ukrainian engineers used a PTS-2 amphibious transporter for medical evacuation, saving precious time. The tunnel fight has also been proactive, with the Khartiia Corps advancing over 15 kilometers into the Russian rear through underground utility tunnels during Operation Veles.

This strategy was inspired by observing Russian troops using gas pipelines to encircle Ukrainian lines.