Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, has stated that drones now account for more than 95% of combat strikes in the country’s war against Russia. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new “Army of Robots” programme, building on the 2022 Army of Drones initiative. Drones dominate Ukrainian combat operations Fedorov said drones are delivering more than 95% of combat strikes in Ukraine’s conflict with Russia, marking a significant escalation from earlier assessments. As first reported by Army Technology in 2025, four out of five combat casualties were then attributed to drone strikes, with the latest figure underscoring the…

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