Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises

Russia’s war against Ukraine has already reshaped global military thinking, but The Wall Street Journal reported that a major NATO drill last May revealed how unprepared Western forces remain for high-intensity combat dominated by drones and real-time battlefield intelligence.

Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises
Ukrainian FPV drone operator, 2025. Photo is illustrative. Source: 92nd Assault Brigade