At ITEC, American-Ukrainian combat veteran Myroslav “Miro” Popovych warned NATO that drones have become the निर्णing force in the Russia-Ukraine war, accounting for around 70% of kills and rendering traditional systems like artillery increasingly vulnerable. Drawing on extensive frontline experience, he urged immediate, widespread drone training, noting that while initial training takes weeks, operators can rapidly adapt to new systems. 27 April 2026