The Russian military has stepped up its use of intelligence to direct artillery fire in eastern Ukraine, as defense experts have warned that the next phase of the war could depend on which country has more drones.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense announced that Orlan-10 drones are being used to reconnoiter defensive positions as the battle spreads over the flat steppes of Donbass.
The Orlan-10 is priced at around £ 75,000 and is equipped with infrared cameras that can spot targets. He broadcasts real-time video to Russian gunners over a cellular network.
Despite its three-meter wingspan, the Orlan-10 flies at a relatively low altitude, making it vulnerable to attack – Ukrainian forces say they shot down four over Donbass yesterday.
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