A Winter Lull in the Fighting? Not in the Age of Drone Warfare.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr ChubkoJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The article discusses how drone warfare has altered winter fighting in Ukraine. Previously, heavy armor dictated the pace of combat, slowing during winter due to snow and mud. Now, ubiquitous drones have diminished the role of heavy armor, enabling constant surveillance and attacks regardless of the season. Russia has adapted by deploying small infantry groups, hoping to evade drone detection. According to a Ukrainian commander, the fighting's intensity remains consistent year-round, with cold being the primary difference. Military analysts suggest that winter weather's impact is now more significant due to the prevalence of drones.

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Salo 30% Vienna 30% Franz-Stefan Gady 40% Kharkiv ×260% Ukrainian Armed Forces ×270% Russia ×280% Ukraine ×590%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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Ukraine

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