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Impact of Terrain and Drone Warfare
The landscape presents several challenges for Russian operations. The narrow Suki Yali River Valley limits the mobility of Russian forces, rendering them susceptible to Ukrainian first-person view (FPV) drones, which have been actively targeting Russian armored vehicles. Recent combat footage has demonstrated the effectiveness of these drones, with Ukrainian operators from the 779th Assault Brigade reportedly damaging or destroying five Russian vehicles within just two days.