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Ukrainian troops are losing days just getting to their positions in the kill zone. It's when they're most at risk.
- Ukrainian soldiers now spend days moving through a growing "kill zone" (roughly 10–20 km from the front) that is constantly watched and struck by drones, making the approach to positions the most dangerous part of missions.
- Kyiv is replacing human logistics inside that zone with ground robots and mass-producing drones — over 80% of strikes are now carried out by drones, with tens of thousands of interceptor drones delivered monthly.
- Ukraine's drone industry has exploded since 2022 (from under 10 to 500+ manufacturers); most strike drones are domestically made and mid-range drones are disrupting Russian logistics up to ~300 km, reshaping the battlefield.
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