Feb 16 β€’ 07:37 UTC πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden Aftonbladet

The cold complicates Ukraine's drone defense

Winter's cold weather is significantly impacting the effectiveness of Ukraine's drones used for defense.

The harsh winter temperatures are creating challenges for the drones utilized by Ukraine to detect Russian attacks. Ukrainian soldier Ali reported to AFP that the vehicles' cameras are unable to withstand subzero temperatures, which leads to rapid battery depletion and freezing of essential components. The temperature has dropped to around minus twenty degrees, making conditions particularly tough for aerial surveillance operations.

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