They find a sword, we find a shield: Ukrainian soldier on why drones will never replace infantry
He went from mortarman to drone operator — and says neither role can absorb the other.
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From drones augmenting infantry to drones replacing it: Ukraine’s Third Army Corps plans 30% robot-for-infantry substitution by end of 2026
Robotic complexes are slated to take on infantry roles.
Ukraine’s Leopard took 52 hits and kept going. This is armor upgrade that made it possible
The tank survived because it had been transformed into something closer to a fortified position than a vehicle.
Russia strips nuclear forces, Navy, and Air Force to fill infantry ranks —military expert
Analyst reports three consolidated regiments fighting as infantry, drawing on elite military branches
Recon teams are Moscow’s weapon of choice. Here’s how Ukraine must stop them
Small teams slip through gaps in the dark, then call in the armor
Ukraine arms infantry with ammo that splits mid-flight to hit drones
Ukrainian Defense Ministry codifies rounds from multiple producers, clearing path for serial production.
Ukrainian combat robot equipped with Browning 12.7 mm heavy machine gun held infantry position alone for 1.5 months
Russians couldn't breach defensive line under constant UGS fire.
Russia launches four assaults on Ukraine’s southern front simultaneously
Russia's multi-front southern assaults are employing infantry, armored vehicles, quad bikes, and motorcycles for mobility.
Russian troops use drones as shepherds for infantry on Pokrovsk front
The assault doctrine results in over 100 Russian casualties daily from Ukraine's Security Service alone, with 46 of 200 attempted assaults recorded in a single day on the Pokrovsk axis.
Ukraine proves simple weapons can beat high-tech drones
Across training grounds, Ukrainian troops learn to hit fast, tiny drones with shotguns, a stark lesson NATO allies are now racing to adopt.
Western veterans join Ukrainian Army to end unfinished wars from Afghanistan and Iraq, chief of staff of International Legion reveals
Pavel Slavinsky, head of the 2nd International Legion’s staff, shares a rare insider look at the dynamic, evolving military unit made up of thousands of volunteers from over 50 countries.
Russia forms infantry units from nuclear forces, deploys them to Toretsk
Analysis confirmed that Russian Strategic Rocket Forces troops have been engaged in hostilities, with new infantry regiments emerging in 2024.
Ukraine deploys 200,000 drones monthly to counter 5-to-1 Russian infantry advantage near Pokrovsk, WSJ reports
Along the 600-mile eastern front, surveillance drones police the battlespace while explosive UAVs target advancing Russian soldiers, marking a shift where Ukrainian infantry only engage enemies who slip past the aerial defense screen near Pokrovsk.
Ukraine raids Air Force technical staff for infantry as mobilization crisis deepens
A public outcry from Ukrainian fighter pilots has forced top leadership to address the systematic transfer of critical technical personnel to frontline combat roles.
Forbes: Russian soldiers abandon tank attacks as Ukrainian drones force new infantry tactics
: Russian forces abandon tank attacks for infantry tactics due to Ukrainian drone effectiveness, but the adaptation creates new challenges for Ukraine's stretched military resources.
Frontline report: Ukrainian artillery stops North Korean mass infantry charge near Cherkasskoe
After weeks of basic training, North Korean troops attempted large-group infantry tactics against entrenched Ukrainian positions.
Russia repurposes nuclear forces personnel as infantry amid manpower shortages
A Russian infantry regiment formed from Strategic Missile Forces personnel is now fighting in Kursk Oblast.
The Netherlands to invest 400 million euros to produce infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren revealed that this production will predominantly take place on Dutch soil, marking a significant boost for the nation's defense industry.
Expert: Ukraine must radically boost infantry to counter Russia’s “meat grinder” tactics
Ukraine must boost infantry quality to force personnel loss ratios requiring Russia to expend 15-20 soldiers to kill one Ukrainian, argues military expert.
UK intel: Russia depends on convicts in Ukraine offensives
Russia continues relying on Shtorm-Z units manned with convicts for Ukraine offenses, underscoring their low priority for support and orders to attack, according to UK intelligence.