The “Dronization” of war reshapes Russia–Ukraine war, deepens mutual attrition
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict has escalated with a high-intensity exchange of drone attacks targeting military positions and energy infrastructure. The conflict's 'dronization' has deepened mutual attrition and raised concerns about global energy price volatility.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has entered a new phase characterized by the 'dronization' of modern warfare. On April 16, both sides launched large-scale drone attacks targeting military sites and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces targeted 16 Russian military sites, including bases in Crimea and areas in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. In response, Russia launched strikes on Ukraine's military-industrial complex, including sites producing missiles and drones. The continued targeting of energy infrastructure has kept global energy markets on edge, with analysts warning of sustained energy price volatility. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for international partners to speed up the delivery of advanced air defense systems to counter the drone swarms.
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