Ukraine’s Drone Commander
The Guardian has published a profile of the key figure behind Ukraine’s drone operations, known by the codename “Madyar.” His drone forces have carried out precision strikes against multiple Russian targets.
The report details how Ukraine built an effective drone warfare capability, evolving from initial scattered attempts into a system that can now pose a substantial threat to targets deep within Russian territory.
Madyar and his team have developed drone tactics that have repeatedly targeted Russian oil facilities and other strategic infrastructure. These operations are viewed as a crucial asymmetric advantage for Ukraine given its conventional military disadvantages.