When China began to restrict the import of its commercial drones to Kyiv, Ukraine’s indigenous industry stepped in, producing analogs comparable in size and capability.

As Russia intensifies its air strikes against Ukraine, its tactics have visibly shifted, with a growing number of missile and drone attacks now targeting western regions once considered relatively safe.

Ground reports analysed by the American non-profit Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and other publications also indicate Russia's intensified offensive over the past 30 days.