Thank you for this report. A question. It is being stated in news here that Russia produces/acquires more drones than Ukraine. Albeit maybe at a lower quality. Regarding the production of drones I can’t see that this is right based on the description from you and others on the Ukrainian «cottage industry» producing drones. I cannot see anything like that in Russia. It is also said the China sells drones, I don’t doubt they might be willing, but is Russia overall willing to pay? Able to? Iran provides some, definitely. But is the total drone production higher in Russia than in Ukraine? To your best analysis?
The only numbers reported are what leaders are saying. Back in July, Russia said they produced about 1.5 million drones a year. This year, Ukraine budgeted $1 billion with the goal of producing 1 million drones. As of last October, Zelensky said they were producing at a rate of 4 million a year, but just this week they said Ukraine was producing at a rate of 2.5-3 million drones a year.
So what they say isn't reliable evidence. But both sides see about the same number of drones in the field. It is certainly possible that one side makes more than the other but the functional difference is small. I think it's entirely possible that Russia makes more and Ukraine is more effective with the number of drones they have.
Thank you for this report. A question. It is being stated in news here that Russia produces/acquires more drones than Ukraine. Albeit maybe at a lower quality. Regarding the production of drones I can’t see that this is right based on the description from you and others on the Ukrainian «cottage industry» producing drones. I cannot see anything like that in Russia. It is also said the China sells drones, I don’t doubt they might be willing, but is Russia overall willing to pay? Able to? Iran provides some, definitely. But is the total drone production higher in Russia than in Ukraine? To your best analysis?
The only numbers reported are what leaders are saying. Back in July, Russia said they produced about 1.5 million drones a year. This year, Ukraine budgeted $1 billion with the goal of producing 1 million drones. As of last October, Zelensky said they were producing at a rate of 4 million a year, but just this week they said Ukraine was producing at a rate of 2.5-3 million drones a year.
So what they say isn't reliable evidence. But both sides see about the same number of drones in the field. It is certainly possible that one side makes more than the other but the functional difference is small. I think it's entirely possible that Russia makes more and Ukraine is more effective with the number of drones they have.
Thanks for the answer.
ZSU could expect rescue helicopter to have EW, they should use arty instead or together with drones.
That "mesh tunnel" looks like a nice target for artillery to me...