This style of attack is similar to the roadside improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, that US and partner forces often faced in the Middle East; however, in Ukraine, the Russian drones can fly and hunt down their targets. It underscores one of the many jarring ways that uncrewed systems are raising the threat on the battlefield.

Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile assault on several Ukrainian regions, primarily targeting energy infrastructure, Ukraine's energy ministry said on Friday.