Forbes Reveals Russian Drone Corridor Assault Tactics
Forbes explains how small Russian assault groups use drone corridors to bypass Ukrainian defenses near key front areas and seize airspace control.
Forbes has described a Russian Armed Forces tactic that allows assault troops to push deeper into Ukrainian defensive lines. According to the outlet, small Russian infantry groups of two or three soldiers have learned to move covertly through Ukrainian «kill zones» and reach targeted positions. Once there, they launch their own drones and gradually seize control of the airspace.
The article notes that this approach makes Ukrainian defenses especially vulnerable along sections of the line of contact where garrisons are short of both personnel and drones. Because of limited resources, Kyiv is unable to cover every part of the front with UAVs.
Forbes writes that Ukrainian forces have concentrated drone patrols on the most dangerous axes, including the areas around Konstantinovka, Kupyansk, and Orekhov.
Russian units, however, are exploiting the gaps that emerge between those patrol zones. Small assault groups move under the cover of tree lines and urban areas, then set up forward positions protected from Ukrainian quadcopters.
After that, Russian troops launch their own drones, which begin pushing Ukrainian UAVs out of the area. This creates what the article describes as a «drone corridor» — a section of airspace brought under Russian control. Infantry units then advance from several directions at once under UAV cover. Armored vehicles are used only rarely in this setup because of the high risk of being hit.
Forbes also notes that the Russian Defense Ministry has already published videos showing this tactic in use. During the assault on Gulyaypolskoye, three Russian assault groups operated in coordination with drones. Another video showed the capture of Volokhovka in Kharkov Region, where UAVs were used for reconnaissance and fire support.
According to Forbes, Ukraine is trying to respond by increasing FPV drone production and strengthening electronic warfare. Analysts cited in the article say that the decisive factor is increasingly not only equipment, but the ability to adjust tactics quickly during combat.