Kamikaze Switchblade Drones will be Russia’s Worst Nightmare

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April 16, 2022

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As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia’s goals are shifting. The original objective of capturing the capital city and toppling the government seems unlikely, with Ukraine’s defense ministry estimating that over 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the past six weeks. Russia’s recent losses have led analysts to speculate that Vladimir Putin may be under political pressure to declare victory by May 9th, a holiday in Russia that commemorates their victory in World War II.

Putin’s new objective may be to control the Donbass region and the land bridge to Crimea, which he has already taken. To achieve this, he is concentrating his forces in the south and has pulled back troops from the north. The Ukrainian forces, meanwhile, are doing everything they can to stall and demoralize the Russian troops.

In other news, Ukraine has sunk Russia’s flagship, the Moskva, a 700-million-dollar warship with a crew of 600 sailors. The ship was likely carrying nuclear weapons, and its sinking has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact and the need for a search and recovery operation.

The war has also taken a new turn with Finland and Sweden considering joining NATO, which would significantly expand the alliance’s presence in the region. The United States has already pledged military aid to Ukraine, including 500 Javelin missiles, 330,000 sets of body armor and helmets, and claymores. Additionally, the US has promised to send tactical unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine, which come equipped with switchblade kamikaze drones. These drones are designed to be launched from a backpack and can fly for 15 minutes, carrying a firepower equivalent to a hand grenade. The larger switchblade 600 model can fly for 40 minutes and carries a Javelin missile, capable of destroying armored vehicles and tanks. The technology is terrifying, with experts struggling to come up with ways to counter its effectiveness.