Small army against a huge one - Ukraine found Russia's weak spot

The Ukrainian army compensates for Russia's numerical superiority through drone systems and digital management. The Unmanned Systems Forces, comprising 2.5% of the army, inflict a third of Russian troop losses. Commander Robert Brovdi delegates 90% of decisions to units, using the Delta platform for data collection and analysis.

The Ukrainian army compensates for Russia's significant advantage in manpower and resources through a fundamentally different approach to warfare based on drone systems and digital management. As The Wall Street Journal reports, citing Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi (call sign "Madjar"), the Unmanned Systems Forces make up about 2.5% of the Ukrainian army, yet they account for roughly a third of Russian troop losses over the past year. Brovdi delegates about 90% of combat decisions directly to units, allowing responses to targets without a lengthy chain of approvals. A key role is played by the digital platform Delta, which integrates data from drones, sensors, and reconnaissance assets. The "Ptakhy Madjara" unit collects about 10-12 terabytes of information daily. This data is used to compare weapon models and quickly relay information about necessary modifications to manufacturers, creating a constant cycle between the front and developers. Brovdi warns that the technological advantage cannot be permanent, as Russia is also adapting.