Budanov: Next shift is drone automation

Ukraine's Kyrylo Budanov says the next decisive battlefield shift will come from greater drone automation as both sides hit tech limits.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 21:02 UTC

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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office and former intelligence chief, stated on 23 April that the next decisive shift on the battlefield will come from greater automation. He explained that both Ukraine and Russia have reached the limits of current drone control technology, necessitating a technological leap. This push for automation is seen as a critical factor in gaining a future advantage in the ongoing conflict.

e/eineurope · topic · T-05618cycle Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 21:02 UTC · first reported 5d ago