Oleksiy Vyskub
Coverage of Oleksiy Vyskub in the Nexus archive.
- Soldiers have to plan out every step just to reach Ukraine's deadly 'zero line.' A sergeant said it's like 'Mission Impossible.'
Ukrainian soldiers must plan every step with extreme caution to reach and operate near Ukraine's deadly "zero line," which is adjacent to Russian forces. Due to hostile drones and intense combat in the area known as a "kill zone," movement is highly dangerous, requiring meticulous coordination and protection from friendly-fire accidents. Getting to this perilous frontline position has been described as being like "Mission Impossible."
- Ukraine's war drones are catching new rides into battle
Ukraine is transitioning from kamikaze drones to drone motherships that carry and deploy smaller attack or interceptor drones, enhancing range and flexibility in coastal warfare. Russia previously used similar mothership tactics with drones like the Molniya, prompting Ukraine's adaptation to maintain battlefield effectiveness.
- Ukraine is turning heavy bomber drones into supply haulers as front-line logistics become too dangerous for humans
Ukraine is repurposing heavy bomber drones like 'Max' and 'Vampire' for logistics missions to transport supplies in dangerous front-line zones, replacing human crews to reduce risks. The shift aims to achieve 100% automated supply deliveries as Russian threats escalate.