Four ways Ukraine’s drone innovations are changing warfare

The cutting edge of drone warfare is the front line of Ukraines defense against Russia, where soldiers and manufacturers are innovating to counter Moscows battlefield advantages..

In recent months, Ukraine has launched drones that intercept Russian flying machines or incinerate tree lines by dropping molten metal..

Also in testing: drones that carry automatic rifles and grenade launchers..

Still, Russia is adapting too, disguising its spy drones as Ukrainian, fitting them with additional rearview cameras and flying them higher to evade detection, Sternenko said..

. Success in downing reconnaissance drones is driving development of drones to intercept Iranian-made Shahed drones, which Russia has used alongside missiles to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses..