Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in February that Kyiv would create a new branch of Kyiv's military, known as the Unmanned Systems Forces, dedicated exclusively to drone warfare. "Drones, unmanned systems, have proven their effectiveness in battles on land, in the sky and at sea," the Ukrainian leader said.

The American intelligence community warns that Russia might respond with greater force if Ukraine is permitted to use long-range missiles against targets deep within Russia. Despite this, experts believe that using these missiles won't significantly change the war's course,