Ukrainian troops ride bikes under an anti-drone net in the frontline town of Druzhkivka, Ukraine, on Sept. 12. Both the Russian and Ukrainian forces have put up nets to guard against drones. The troops often move on foot or on bikes because tanks, armored personnel carriers and other military vehicles are easily spotted and often attacked. Iryna Rybakova/Ukrainian 93rd Mechanized Brigade/Ukrainian military via AP hide caption
The Russia-Ukraine war is sometimes compared to the static, deadlocked, trench warfare of World War I. Yet it’s also been the defining conflict of the 21st century, dominated by drones that have created a so-called “kill zone” along the front line. We hear about what the kill zone is like and what it means for the future of warfare. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org .
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