Drones Attributed to Putin Pursue World Reporters in the War Zone
After being escorted by soldiers from the battlefield for 36 hours, the World (WELT) reporting team finds themselves the target: Suddenly, Russian kamikaze drones launch an attack. Ibrahim Naber, World's chief reporter, and cameraman Viktor Lysenko spent day and night directly on the front lines toward Torzek. They spent 48 hours in a trench among trees, where a Ukrainian FPV (First-Person View) drone team of the 20th Lubart Brigade (associated with the AZOV Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine—NGU) continuously combat Russian offensive forces. Both parties engage in attacks with explosive-laden flying vehicles, targeting every vehicle and soldier in the battle zone. The novel aspect lies in the sheer number of drones deployed and their ranges of up to 25 kilometers. Any step onto open ground could be lethal.
Kamikaze drones, also known as "suicide" or "loitering" drones, are used to destroy high-value targets upon impact. Russia has frequently deployed Shahed-style drones (manufactured in Russia with Iranian designs) against Ukraine, while Ukraine has developed and employed its own kamikaze drones for counterattacks and special operations. FPV drones are small, agile, and primarily used for precision strikes on enemy armor, personnel, and infrastructure, playing an increasingly crucial role for Ukrainian forces, particularly in targeting Russian air defense and drone production facilities.
While current open-source reports do not provide direct information about a "WELT-Team" or a specific "Ukrainian FPV-Drone team" being officially part of the 20th Lubart Brigade (AZOV Corps NGU) in the context of kamikaze or FPV drone operations, it is clear that such units and their tactics are becoming increasingly central to Ukrainian military operations.
The battlefield is a dangerous place, with each step onto open ground potentially life-threatening. Kamikaze and FPV drones are essential tools for Ukraine, used for deep strikes and precision attacks. Long-range strikes by Ukrainian drones have successfully hit Russian drone production facilities, showcasing operational reach and capability. However, specific teams like "WELT-Team" or a named FPV-Drone team are not officially documented in relation to the 20th Lubart Brigade in available sources.
Despite the lack of direct evidence, it is reasonable to infer that specialized FPV and kamikaze drone teams exist within the units, given the widespread adoption of such tactics across the Ukrainian military. Ukrainian forces have experimented with using fiber-optic cables to control FPV attack drones, providing more secure and reliable command links compared to radio frequency signals, which can be jammed.
Ukraine's impromptu outmaneuvering of Russian forces highlights the importance of adaptability in modern warfare. As drone technology continues to evolve, both sides will likely rely on this increasingly powerful tool to gain the upper hand on the battlefield.
- In the dangerous landscape of war-and-conflicts, Ukraine employs fiber-optic cable control for its FPV drones, enhancing their precision and outmaneuvering Russian forces, showcasing the importance of adaptability and technology in modern warfare.
- General news outlets, like WELT, have documented the increasing utilization of kamikaze drones by both Ukraine and Russia, amidst the tense political climate between the two countries, as these deadly devices target high-value insurgency and military assets.
- Crime-and-justice reporting often highlights the far-reaching consequences of war-and-conflicts, as demonstrated by the potential life-threatening risks faced by journalists, such as the WELT reporting team, during war zones, where every step on open ground can lead to disaster.
