Russian troops have established a defense strategy against increasingly sophisticated drone attacks, which have proven to be a significant threat in the Ukraine conflict. In a stretch of approximately two kilometers between Bakhmut and Chasiv Yar, in the Donetsk region, an anti-drone net structure has been erected to mitigate the impact of these attacks.
The introduction of advanced drones, such as the German HX-2 with artificial intelligence operating in swarms, has posed a greater challenge for Russian defenses. This war of attrition on the Ukrainian front has led to the implementation of new strategies, such as the construction of mesh networks to protect roads from attacks.
A Ukrainian drone expert highlighted the evolution in Ukraine's drone production over Russia, which has led to a constant search for new ways of defense. Russian resistance has developed these networks with the aim of making drones crash into them and not reach their designated targets.
The tactic of protecting roads with anti-drone nets has been described as rudimentary but ingenious by a Russian soldier managing part of the network. Despite the effectiveness shown, this method presents vulnerabilities by exposing Russian supply lines to attacks from other weaponry.
The increase in frustration among Russian troops over the ineffectiveness of electronic warfare systems has led to the adoption of these defensive measures. Despite the partial effectiveness of the anti-drone networks, constant maintenance is required due to the high volume of attacks from Ukrainian kamikaze drones.
