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Fri Jul 18, 2025, 07:29 AM Friday

Putin Is Losing Control: Ukraine's Drone Offensive Expands - Jason Jay Smart



Ukraine's Innovative Tactics: Outsmarting Russia in Modern Warfare: Since World War II, Russia has feared a prolonged land war—until Ukraine transformed the battlefield with mass-produced FPV drone swarms. In this eye-opening video, we delve into the revolutionary drone operations that are redefining modern warfare & upending Putin's plans.

In This Video:
• Explore Ukraine's Drone Revolution: Learn how Ukraine's resistance economy has successfully produced over 2 million FPV and fiber-optic drones in 2024, aiming for 4.5 million by the end of 2025.
• Impact on Warfare: Discover how this low-cost, sub-$500 drone arsenal has established a 15 km “drone zone,” effectively disrupting Russian armored maneuvers and changing military strategies.
• Future of Military Tactics: Understand the implications of drone technology on the future of warfare and military tactics.

Join us for an in-depth analysis of how Ukraine's innovative tactics are outsmarting Russia in modern warfare. If you find this content valuable, please like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into military strategies and technology!

00:00 – Drone Warfare Revolution Begins
02:25 – Russian Soldiers Terrified by FPV Swarms
03:38 – Kremlin’s Hybrid War Playbook Exposed
08:55 – Russia’s Rogue Allies Lose Faith
10:06 – Putin Humiliated on Global Stage
11:54 – NATO’s Drone War Preparedness Gap

The eastern part of Ukraine has become the most drone-saturated battlefield, with inexpensive drones destroying Russian convoys. This new form of modern warfare is incredibly effective in the Russia Ukraine war, with a high rate of destruction. The situation marks a significant shift in military strategy explains Dr. Jason Jay Smart, also known as Jason Smart and Jason J Smart, is a political adviser who has lived and worked in Ukraine, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Latin America. In 2010, he was banned for life by the Kremlin for supporting Russia’s democratic opposition to Vladimir Putin.
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