Ukraine's War of Attrition: How Devastating Drone Strikes Expose Russia's New Strategy The relentless barrage of drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, culminating in the recent shopping centre strike that killed at least 20 people, reveals a disturbing shift in Russia's military tactics.
As the war drags on with no end in sight, Moscow seems to be embracing a strategy of attrition, wearing down Ukraine through targeted and civilian focused assaults.
This new approach is as much about psychology as it is about numbers. By striking at civilians, often in daylight, Russian forces aim to instill fear and undermine the resilience of Ukrainian society.