In brief
Ukrainian soldiers adopt a novel strategy by attaching thermite canisters to drones, creating "dragon drones" capable of spraying molten metal over Russian troops, effectively disrupting their tree-lined defenses.
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have unveiled a new twist in drone warfare. Faced with Russian soldiers using dense tree lines for cover, the Ukrainian military has adapted by turning drones into fearsome "dragon drones." These drones are equipped with thermite-spewing canisters, capable of expelling molten metal at temperatures reaching 4,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Such innovative technology is designed to disrupt enemy positions effectively.Thermite, a mixture of aluminum and iron oxide, has a history dating back over a century for welding railroad tracks and has seen use in world wars via artillery shells and grenades. Now, in Ukraine, this incendiary mixture serves a new role. The drones, loaded with thermite, sweep across Russian defensive positions, spewing burning metal that ignites vegetation and exposes enemy troops and equipment. This approach has proven vital in combating Russian strategies along the front lines where traditional resources were insufficient. Called "dragon drones" by soldiers, these airborne devices represent a testament to the evolving tactics in modern warfare.
