Ukraine Deploys Anti-Drone Nets Across Donetsk Frontline Roads Amid Russian UAV Assaults

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine extends into its fourth year, both sides are increasingly relying on swarms of inexpensive commercial drones loaded with explosives to target each other's forces. In response, Ukrainian forces are installing anti-drone netting over supply routes near frontline areas such as the Donetsk region to protect against these aerial attacks. The nets cause drones to short-circuit upon contact, preventing them from hitting vehicles or personnel. Ukrainian troops have also used shotguns to shoot down first-person view (FPV) drones, which have caused serious injuries. Russian forces have similarly deployed anti-drone nets, highlighting the widespread adoption of these defensive measures. Additionally, Ukraine’s Kyiv region has implemented the “Clear Sky” air defense project, using domestically produced interceptor drones and plans to expand mobile units to safeguard the capital’s airspace from drone threats, with no civilian casualties reported during recent attacks.