Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Ukrainian serviceman of the "Achilles" Battalion from the 92nd Brigade of the Ukrainian Army runs tests flights with a Vampire hexacopter drone ahead of missions, in the eastern Donetsk region on April 30, 2024. Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images
The war in Ukraine has brought unexpected challenges for the Russian military. Despite facing ammunition shortages, the Ukrainian army has found a potent weapon in heavy night-time bombing drones. Known as “Vampires” by the Ukrainians and “Baba Yaga” by Russian soldiers, these drones have become a formidable threat.
Stephen Xia, a former PLA engineer, specialized in aviation equipment and engineering technology management. Since retiring from military service, he has been following the world's development of military equipment.
