Al Jazeera visited a forward Ukrainian command center, where the frontline unfolds in real time. But peace remains elusive.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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A specialized drone unit within Ukraine's 59th Assault Brigade is operating from a command center in the Dnipro region, serving as a crucial part of the country's defense against Russian advances. The unit reports that drones are responsible for the majority of their offensive and defensive actions, significantly increasing the effectiveness and survivability of Ukrainian forces.

The brigade has contributed to key operations, including the retaking of Kherson and defending areas in Donetsk and Dnipro. The unit is also developing new drone prototypes, including interceptor models aimed at countering Russian drones. As drone technology evolves, the integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities is being considered for future operations.

Ukraine frontline assault brigade uses drones to counter Russia

In an old house 40 kilometers from the front line in Ukraine's Dnipro region, what looks like a tech start-up is actually a military command center for the 59th Assault Brigade, a specialized drone unit operating in the Pokorovsk direction of the Eastern Front. As Russian forces continue pushing in from the east, units like this have become Ukraine's first line of defense. Eighty percent of all the weapons that cause damage are from drones. Eighty percent of the work is done by a drone. In less than an hour this unit spotted and killed at least eight Russian soldiers. A ruthless but efficient use of technology, operators say, to counter Russia's overwhelming manpower. Drones help a lot in creating kill zones, increasing the range to the enemy. The further a drone can go, the greater the chance for our infantry surviving. If the enemy is approaching, we can destroy them with drones. This unit played a vital role in retaking Kherson and pushing back Russian forces in parts of the Donetsk region, where they continue to defend Ukrainian-held areas, as well as defending the Dnipro region and developing new drones in real time. Early in the war, drones were clunky, makeshift rigs, dropping grenades. Now drone units are developing advanced prototypes like this one, with its rocket-shaped design. It is hoped that once they're rolled out, they can be used as interceptors, airborne interceptors to attack Russian Shahid drones. A countermeasure to weapons that have terrorized Ukrainian cities for years, killing hundreds of civilians. Survival demands adaptation, and drones are now as common as rifles. The next phase of development could see the integration of artificial intelligence, autonomous drones patrolling borders or engaging threats without a human operator. One thing is clear. When this war ends, the arms race it triggered will not. Zayn Basravi, Al Jazeera, Dnipro Region, Eastern Ukraine.

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