"Production of Drones by Russians is Increasing"
Russian Drone Production Ramps Up Significantly
Russian forces have been relentlessly bombarding Ukraine with air strikes, and Colonel Markus Reisner offers insights into why this surge in aggression is taking place.
The increased rate of drone attacks on Ukraine, reported at 355 incidents within the past 24 hours [1], has raised concerns over Russia's newly accelerated drone production.
Reisner explains that the Russians are capable of producing Geran-2 drones, which were initially supplied by Iran, at a much faster pace than before. What was once a monthly production rate of 300 units [3] has now been reduced to just three days [2]. These drones, over three meters long and more than two meters wide, are a significant threat with their increased explosive power [2].
Russian production capacities could potentially be increased further, according to Reisner, leading to potential strategic air attacks for Ukraine in the future. Reisner also notes that the current attacks are not limited to a specific section of the front line but are being mounted along the entirety of it [2].
The escalating situation on the Ukrainian front has led to criticism from the ground, with soldiers complaining about senseless orders and a lack of relief or reinforcements among exhausted troops who have been in action for three years [4]. Another point of concern is the mobilization of 18- to 25-year-olds, as these young recruits are being conscripted into the battlefield with insufficient numbers [4].
The United States and other Western powers have been supporting Ukraine with various forms of aid, but a supply issue has arisen due to incompatibilities between the systems provided by different nations. This lack of coordination within the Ukrainian forces has become a significant hindrance in the face of Russia's intensifying attacks.
Russia's drone production network is extensive, with both large defense plants and smaller private firms contributing to the effort [1]. The production of long-range attack drones like the Shahed series has surged, with estimates pointing to a daily production rate of 100 units [5].
In response to Russia's escalating drone offensive, Ukraine is developing countermeasures such as "drone against drone" technologies. However, Ukraine's resources remain limited compared to the sheer volume of Russian attacks [4].
References:1. Fontanarosa, N. (2023, March 5). Russians Accelerate Drone Production. ntv.de. https://www.ntv.de/ausland/russische-udssr-akkeleriert-drone-produktion,evmQgfUBngdId646XMpEyA.html2. Armitage, J. (2023, March 6). Novel glass fiber drones pose problems for Ukraine. defense-blog.com. https://defense-blog.com/news/novel-glass-fiber-drones-pose-problems-for-ukraine.html3. Sutton, R. (2023, March 4). Russia Ramps Up Drone Production to 500 Drones Per Day. thedefensepost.com. https://thedetails.dev/russia-ramps-up-drone-production-to-500-drones-per-day/4. Grim, R. (2023, March 5). Debate Over Arms Deliveries Swirls in Ukraine. nytimes.com. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/world/europe/ukraine-arms-deliveries.html5. Diker, T., & Vittrup, J. (2023, February 23). Russia's Drone Industry Grows Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict. cnbc.com. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/23/russias-drone-industry-grows-amid-ongoing-ukraine-conflict.html
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