Russia's Drone Gambit: A Desperate Bid to Regain the Initiative The recent deployment of upgraded Geran drones by Russia against Ukraine's Black Sea ports has sparked concern and curiosity in the international community.
On closer examination, this move appears to be an attempt to compensate for Moscow's dwindling conventional capabilities with advanced technology. However, it may also be an admission of failure.
Russia's initial long range strike campaign against Ukraine showed promise, with impressive numbers of drones and missiles unleashed on Ukrainian targets.