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Ukrainian troops are walking more and spreading out to avoid drones, special operator says
Ukrainian special forces are adopting new tactics, including walking more and increasing spacing between soldiers, to avoid Russian drone attacks. Soldiers carry shotguns as a last-resort defense against non-jammable drones, and the 'kill zone' near the front line is expanding due to rising drone activity.
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