The drone operation was green-lit after the Ukrainian military reported the presence of a launch site from where Russian forces were firing Kornet rockets, missiles intended for use against tanks, towards their troops.
The small screen on the soldier’s remote control, the only light source allowed, illuminates his piercing stare while his drone, miles away, is moments away from dropping a 35-pound explosive on a Russian position. “This moment we call ‘from Ukraine with love,’” his senior officer says. This secretive night-time strike is being carried out by an elite unit comprising elements from the Security Service of Ukraine – commonly known as SBU – and the country’s Patrol Police.
But on the Russian side, there is a clear belief Ukraine has a distinct advantage in this area. “Why is the war happening at night? It’s as clear as day,” Russian military blogger Vladimir Sladkov wrote on his Telegram channel. “ equipment has excellent night optics.” The Russian-installed head of Zaporizhzhia civil-military administration, Vladimir Rogov, shares a similar view. “There are several reasons ,” he posted on his Telegram.
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