The Ukrainian Armed Forces Have Developed A New Tactic For Storming Russian Positions

Assault teams work in pairs and constantly monitor the sky.

The drone war is increasingly reshaping the tactics of the Ukrainian military on the front lines, particularly during assaults on Russian positions. As reported by Business Insider, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces soldiers are forced to constantly adapt their training and combat methods, as the threat from the air has become one of the key factors on the front lines.

As explained to reporters by a operator from the 4th Special Operations Forces Ranger Regiment with the call sign “Gur”—who serves as deputy commander of a small unit—special forces training has undergone significant changes in recent years. According to him, the focus used to be on surviving artillery strikes, but now a significant portion of the training is devoted specifically to countering drones.

In addition, according to the soldier, Ukrainian special forces regularly practice infiltration in small groups.

During exercises, drone operators work alongside assault teams to simulate conditions as close as possible to real combat. The troops are learning to detect aerial threats in a timely manner, open fire on enemy drones, use cover, and resume movement only after the danger has passed. In addition, pump-action shotguns are actively used during combat training; the Ukrainian military considers them an effective “last resort” against FPV drones, particularly those that use a fiber-optic control channel.

Business Insider also describes how trench assaults themselves have changed. If a group consists of four soldiers, they move in pairs: the first soldier secures the trench, while the second, positioned a few meters behind, continuously scans the sky. If a Russian drone appears, they open fire with their standard-issue weapons or a pump-action shotgun.

When the first pair reaches the trench and begins clearing it, the second pair provides cover, after which it also moves forward. According to “Gura,” regardless of the stage of the operation, at least one soldier constantly monitors the airspace.

The publication’s source emphasized that this rule remains constant throughout the entire operation: “Someone must always be watching the sky. This must be done constantly.”

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