The gods of drone warfare certainly knows how to punish someone for success, particularly if that person is a Russian infantryman. A Russian soldier uses his weapon to destroy an FPV drone. He apparently became overconfident and emerged into the open, attracting the attention of another observation drone. A second FPV drone is directed to the target and nails our erstwhile hero before he can bring his weapon to bear. A second Russian soldier arrives to tend to the fallen man, a rather uncommon occurrence in Russian circles.

Investment and innovation by Ukraine have granted them superiority in EW and drone warfare. Russian commentators and milbloggers have openly complained of Ukrainian superiority in drones, crediting them with significant numerical advantages in both drones and operators. Ukrainians have effectively coordinated drone reconnaissance units with both indirect firing agencies and drone strike units, which has permitted Ukrainian units to inflict substantial casualties on attacking Russian formations. Russian forces have failed to match their opponents organizationally, quantitatively, or qualitatively, and are paying the price for this failure.

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Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing is preparing for the 2024 season of sailing on Galveston Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.