How Ukraine’s drones are infiltrating Russia

6/21/202616 min

Ukraine is now striking deep inside Russia using drones developed during its war with its invading neighbour.

At the same time, the Ukrainian military has been regaining some its territory using short range drones.

The embrace of new technologies is giving Ukraine an edge in the war and bringing to fight to Vladimir Putin’s doorstep.

But that doesn’t mean the war is set to end any time soon.

Today, Professor Michael C. Horowitz, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations on how Ukraine is changing the war.

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Michael C. Horowitz, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania

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All in the Politics Now feed. Search Politics Now on ABC Listen and hit follow so you never miss an episode. [upbeat music] [upbeat music] There's been a shift in Russia's war in Ukraine. Throughout the year, the Ukrainian military has been making ground, regaining some of its territory. So what's changed? Well, it's getting really good at making and using cheap drones. Today, Professor Michael Horowitz, senior fellow from the Council on Foreign Relations, on how Ukraine is striking deep inside Russia, including close to the Kremlin, and what it means