Ukraine has established a drone wall, a layered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense system extending over 1,000 kilometers along its front line, marking Europe’s first tech-based frontline defense. This system played a key role in halting Russia’s major offensive in 2024, according to the Atlantic Council. Ukraine’s Security Service recently announced a drone attack on the Saki military airfield in occupied Crimea, destroying one Russian jet and damaging four others, aiming to weaken Russia’s military capabilities in the region and the Black Sea. As Ukraine’s stock of air defense missiles diminishes, the country increasingly relies on interceptor drones as a cost-effective air defense measure, performing roles traditionally reserved for long-range missiles, artillery, and human intelligence. The 28th Mechanized Brigade has innovated by mounting Igla missile systems on remote-controlled ground vehicles, successfully downing Russian helicopters. Meanwhile, Russia has enhanced both the quantity and quality of its drones, upgrading systems to counter jamming efforts, which complicates Ukrainian defense strategies. Russia is also banking on the long-range kamikaze drone "Shahed," an Iranian design augmented with inexpensive Chinese components, as a potential decisive weapon in the conflict. Ukrainian officials have reported that parts manufactured in India have been found in Russian drones. China is drawing lessons from the Ukraine war to propose drone upgrades, reflecting the broader international implications of the conflict. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated a need for $6 billion to counter the Russian drone threat. Additionally, Russia is reportedly testing an "invisible shield" against drones, which could alter the dynamics of the war. On the ground, Ukrainian forces continue to develop innovative robotic systems to target Russian aircraft and helicopters, demonstrating ongoing adaptation in drone warfare tactics.