{
  "id": 5091669,
  "title": "Ukrainian soldiers are finding deceptive uses for their unjammable fiber-optic drones as ambush tactics spread",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ukrainian-soldiers-are-finding-deceptive-uses-for-their-unjammable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:18:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-fiber-optic-drones-ambush-tactics-2026-7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Ukraine is using fiber-optic drones in to study Russian bunkers and also shape attacks, a soldier said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian soldiers use unjammable fiber-optic drones for deceptive ambush tactics.",
    "Drones provide close-range intelligence on Russian positions for precise attacks.",
    "Russian forces also employ drones strategically to ambush advancing troops."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}