Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Ukraine's Senior Commander Calls for More Drones and Better Tactics
Ukraine's top National Guard commander says they need more drones and better strategies to stop Russia's progress.
Winter makes it hard for both sides to move around.
Russia has more soldiers, but Ukraine has as many drones in important areas.
Ukraine needs to work together better with their drones.
The National Guard is changing to be stronger and have younger leaders.
Ukraine needs more drones and better tactics to halt Russian advances
Winter weather makes maneuvering difficult for both sides
Russia has manpower advantage, but drone parity in key areas
Ukraine needs to coordinate drone operations more effectively
National Guard reforms aim to strengthen defenses and promote younger commanders
- Who
- Oleksandr Pivnenko, head of Ukraine’s National Guard
- What
- called for more drones and better tactics to halt Russian advances
- When
- as winter approaches and Russian tactics adapt
- Where
- along the 1,200 km front line in Ukraine
- Why
- to stop Russia's territorial gains and adapt to changing combat nature
Ukraine's Perspective
Russia's Perspective
Drone Parity
Ukraine's Perspective
Ukraine has as many drones as Russia in key areas
Russia's Perspective
Russia has more manpower but fewer drones in key areas
- War Duration
- nearly four years
- Controlled by Russia
- about 19% of Ukraine
- Front Line Length
- more than 1,200 km (745 miles)
- Pivnenko's Age
- 39 years old
- National Guard Command
- Azov and Khartia corps