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Ukraine was saved by Turkish-made Baykar Bayraktar drones and many brave soldiers in the first stages of the conflict. Then hobbyists and their DJI Mavics showed how drones could be spotters for artillery and take out tanks. Then 3D printed Ukrainian drones did much to stop Russia’s advances in their tracks. Currently, Russia is incurring 1,298 casualties per square kilometer gained, with 176 square kilometers gained in 2026 now stalling. Indeed, net, Russia has lost territory for the year. Russia is also effectively not advancing at the moment. But it sends soldiers in groups of three to hide amidst Ukrainian positions. Some of these soldiers survive and are then joined by others; sometimes a new village is captured, giving the semblance of progress, and this is enough for their lives. De