Russian troops have developed a new tactic that allows them to strike the enemy even after a drone has been shot down. The innovation was described by a UAV technician from the Akhmat special forces unit, known by the call sign «Fyodor,» in comments to RT.

According to the serviceman, a special device is now attached to drones, triggering an explosion if anyone approaches the downed aircraft. The mechanism is activated when a person carrying metal objects comes within two or three meters of the UAV.

Fyodor noted that before deployment he had expected conventional warfare — trenches and small-arms battles — but on the frontline he encountered an entirely different kind of conflict, where technology and unmanned systems dominate the battlefield.

From the very start of the special military operation, Russia has made extensive use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Drone operators play a crucial role, acting as the «eyes» of combat units by providing constant surveillance of enemy activity. Russian UAVs operate around the clock, tracking even the smallest movements of Ukrainian forces.

Beyond reconnaissance, these drones are used to strike targets ranging from military hardware to enemy fortifications and personnel, making them one of the decisive tools in modern combat.