Ukraine war update. Look at modern war, where human solders are hunted down by drones laden with explosives

Here’s recent footage from Ukrainian FPV drones impacting Russian soldiers:

Reportedly recent footage from Ukrainian FPV drones impacting Russian soldiers.

Most of the soldiers seem to have just accepted their fate as cannon fodder in the meat grinder of modern drone warfare.

Plan accordingly…#war #russia #ukraine #drones #FPV #FPVdrones pic.twitter.com/umvlnuQ2Hp

— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) May 18, 2026

 

And here’s Russian drones hunting Ukrainian soldiers:

I think this video from the Russian side of the drone goes a little harder. pic.twitter.com/Mu2dBSze7z

— Enoch The Prophet (@ProphetEnoch777) May 18, 2026

 

The Ukrainians have more and better drones now, largely due to a more innovative and free-wheeling development and procurement system. As a result, they have turned the tide and are now seen as winning (slightly).

After four years of sanctions, the Russian economy is hurting badly. Maybe Russia is laying the groundwork for a withdrawal — the following might be true:

hat-tip David Archibald