The Telegraph: A Simple Russian invention is changing the Course of the War in Ukraine

The Telegraph newspaper, reported that Russia has developed a new unjammable drone that operates with fiber optic technology, which could change the course of the war in Ukraine.

According to the report, this aircraft is distinguished by the fact that when it flies in the sky, it’s followed by a thin thread of optical fibers, almost invisible to the naked eye, as the other end of this thread connects to a pilot who controls the aircraft remotely, targeting specific locations, such as Ukrainian armored vehicles.

These drones are among the simple technical solutions being used to address the challenges posed by advanced electronic warfare in Ukraine.

The confrontation zones in Ukraine are covered by complex electronic networks capable of disabling many conventional drones.

The French Chief of Staff, General Pierre Schell, previously stated that 75% of Russian and Ukrainian drones were shot down by electronic jamming.

Due to this challenge, drone manufacturers have resorted to using fiber optic cables connected to the aircraft to ensure their protection from jamming, by controlling them directly from the ground.

Ukraine had hoped to use artificial intelligence to solve this problem, but in the midst of the ongoing conflict, the warring parties have been forced to resort to simpler methods to keep aircraft effective in the air.

Justin Crump, CEO of strategic intelligence firm Seppelin, said Russia has developed fiber-optic drones to avoid electronic jamming problems.

He added that the cable used is so lightweight that the aircraft can carry it without any obstacles, which prevents any interference in communication between the aircraft and the operator on the ground.

According to a Ukrainian drone operator, noted that the technology isn’t new but is very effective in modern warfare, especially against electronic countermeasures.

Despite some operational challenges, the drones are essential in accomplishing the required tasks.

According to the Institute for the Study of War in Washington, Russian forces have increased the use of drones connected to fiber optic cables in Ukraine, in an attempt to counter the electronic warfare waged by Ukrainian forces.

This came after a Russian report indicated the difficulties faced by Russian drones as a result of electronic warfare, especially after Ukraine’s attempts to penetrate deep into the Russian Kursk region.