British intelligence names Moscow's priority in war with Ukraine
Moscow relies on drones (Getty Images)
According to the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom on Twitter, Moscow has identified the use of tactical drones in Ukraine as one of the key components of modern warfare and plans to incorporate drone training into the curriculum for Russian schoolchildren.
All Russian school children are to be taught the basics of operating combat drones. Russian Senator Artem Sheikin announced that the lessons will include how to conduct terrain reconnaissance and ways to counter enemy uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
British intelligence reports indicate that UAV lessons join assault rifle training, hand grenade skills and combat first aid in the revised ‘Basics of Life Safety’ syllabus for year 10 and 11 students, due to be mandated from 1 September 2023.
"Russia’s renewed emphasis on military induction for children is largely an effort to cultivate a culture of militarised patriotism rather than develop genuine capability. However, the addition of UAV skills does highlight how Russia has identified the use of tactical UAVs in Ukraine as an enduring component of contemporary war," wrote the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom.
