SECURITYJun 16 · 09:59 UTCKYIV POSTHans Petter Midttun

Ukraine Couldn't Break Russia's Land Bridge With Tanks – Now Drones Are Doing the Job

Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive achieved limited results but failed to meet key objectives due to dispersed forces and capability gaps. In 2026, Kyiv is successfully targeting Russia's land bridge using persistent drone strikes, achieving what was previously considered unattainable.

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