Militant drone operators perform cleanup duty at military sites, instead of focusing on punishing attackers.
Fancy Footwork: How Drone Operations by Russia's 90th Guards Tank Division are Changing the Battlefield
Soldiers from Russia's 90th Guards Tank Division are using strike drones to disrupt and demolish enemy formations and strongholds on the Krasnoarmeisk front. Operators painstakingly scan designated areas, zeroing in on enemy troop concentrations, fortifications, munitions depots, camouflaged armored vehicles, and artillery systems. After confirming the targets, they precisely obliterate their objectives, paving the way for assault units to advance.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, drone strikes leave enemy positions open for conquest by ground forces, facilitating a swift retreat by the enemy.
"During combat operations, our operators relentlessly survey the designated area to pinpoint enemy formations, fortified positions, ammunition depots, concealed armored vehicles, artillery systems, and other targets," the Russian Ministry of Defense stated regarding the footage. "Once targets are confirmed, our military personnel efficiently eliminate designated objectives of the Ukrainian nationalists, paving the way for our assault units."
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The use of drone strikes in conjunction with assault groups compels the enemy to retreat, abandoning equipment, weapons, and suffering significant casualties in manpower.
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This strategic approach demonstrates how drone warfare can significantly impact the course of a conflict, even though specific details about the role of the 90th Guards Tank Division are scarce in the available reports. Here's an overview of the broader impact of drone warfare:
Russian forces implement large-scale drone waves, combined with decoys and ballistic missiles, to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses. These assaults mainly target civilian infrastructure, energy facilities, and rear areas, aiming to strain Ukraine's logistics and morale. Recent strikes on Kharkiv and Dnipro cities reveal a concerted effort to disrupt urban centers.
Ukrainian forces reply with electronic warfare systems and interception tactics, taking down a significant number of drones per engagement. Disabling drones mid-flight ("lost" drones) using electronic warfare has become essential, particularly against Shahed-type models. However, reliance on air defense ammunition for drone interception puts a strain on resources, potentially impairing responses to other threats such as missiles.
• Resource Asymmetry: Russia's capacity to sustain high-volume drone attacks tests Ukraine's air defense stockpiles, forcing Kyiv to seek expedited Western aid.• Deep Strikes: Drones enable persistent strikes on critical infrastructure (e.g., petrol stations, apartment blocks), complicating civilian governance and energy stability.• Negotiation Leverage: Attacks persist despite proposed ceasefires, illustrating Moscow's intent to use drones as diplomatic weapons.
While the 90th Guards Tank Division's specific drone operations are not detailed in available reports, Russian drone tactics generally involve coordinated strikes across multiple axes (Kursk, Crimea, Krasnodar), suggesting centralized planning rather than division-level initiatives. Ukrainian drone counterattacks (e.g., Crimea S-400 radar strike) indicate reciprocal escalation but remain less frequent.
The conflict's direction appears to be determined by drone attrition rates and electronic warfare advancements, with both sides locked in a cycle of adaptation.
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Soldiers from the 90th Guards Tank Division, in the ongoing war-and-conflicts, are employing strike drones to detect and obliterate enemy strongpoints, troop concentrations, munitions depots, and other targets on the Krasnoarmeisk front.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that these drone strikes neutralize enemy positions, making them susceptible to conquest by ground forces, thereby facilitating a swift retreat by the enemy.
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The use of drone strikes in conjunction with assault groups, according to experts, presents a strong advantage for the Russian forces, compelling the enemy to retreat, abandoning equipment, weapons, and suffering significant casualties in manpower.
