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The Wall Street Journal: The Lancet drone, known for its high-speed strikes on targets, has been instrumental in disabling Western-supplied Ukrainian armored vehicles. This has slowed down Ukraine’s progress, despite its earlier success with drone warfare. In response to the increasing use of the Lancet, the U.S. has imposed sanctions on its manufacturer, Zala Aero, and individuals associated with the company, including its owner and designer, Aleksandr Zakharov.
The Lancet’s significance lies in its ability to complement traditional battlefield strategies, creating formidable resistance in conjunction with minefields, artillery, and antitank missiles. Russia has escalated its drone warfare capabilities, introducing the Lancet as a pivotal asset during Ukraine’s counteroffensive. The drone, which includes foreign components, poses a challenge for Ukraine due to its battlefield efficacy and low production costs.
Despite U.S. support with the Switchblade drone, Ukraine lacks a large-scale domestically produced equivalent to the Lancet. Russia, meanwhile, continues to develop its drone technology, including the new Izdeliye-54 drone with enhanced capabilities.
Ukraine has taken measures against the Lancet threat by deploying steel mesh “Lancet catchers” and decoys. However, the efficacy of these countermeasures is still uncertain. Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of Lancet drones, urging increased production.
The use of the Lancet has revealed the importance of skilled drone operators and the integration of drones with military strategy.
The entire article can be read at the link This Russian Suicide Drone Is Blunting Ukraine’s Advance – WSJ
