“We advance with colossal price.” Russian Senator Dmitri Rogozin acknowledges that Ukraine dominates the war of drones, and the front entered the deadlock

A pro-Kremlin senator publicly admitted the major difficulties that the Russian army faces on the Ukraine front, recognizing both the huge losses on the offensive and the superiority of Kiev in the War of Drones. The statements contrast with the official tone in Moscow and strengthen the perception of a conflict blocked in a war of position.

Dmitri Rogozin is a Zaporojie senator, the Ukrainian region occupied by the Russians/photo: EPA/EFE

Dmitri Rogozin, representative of the occupied region Zaporojir in the Federation Council and a member of the United Russia Party, described the advances of the Russian troops as “extremely difficult and obtained with colossal price”. He spoke about a front line where the equipment is destroyed before reaching the battlefield, and the small assault groups fail to get notable earnings.

Ukraine, net superior at the technological level

Rogozin acknowledged that Russia remained behind the drone's war, saying that Ukraine has “ten times more drones”, benefiting from the support of “a coalition of high technologized states.” According to him, Kiev launches between 100 and 250 long -range drones daily, and their number is constantly increasing.

This confession contrasts with the analysis of the former chief commander of the Ukrainian army, Valeri Zlujnîi, currently an ambassador to London. He warned since 2022 that the war risks becoming a static conflict, similar to the First World War, which would be disadvantageous for Ukraine.

Different visions on military impasse

For Rogozin, the blockage on the front represents a vulnerability of Russia, especially due to the advantage of Ukraine in the field of FPV (first-person view). Zălujnîi, however, warned that Ukraine also risks losing the initiative if it fails to break the Russian lines with a decisive offensive, because the wear war could exceed the country's resources.

Disproportionate losses for Russia

Although the front lines have remained largely fixed, experts point out that Russia pays a much higher price than Ukraine. Logistics problems – from the lack of ammunition and medicines to the basic supplies – overlap with the constant risk of Ukrainian attacks on drone convoys.

While Moscow resorts to repeated assaults, described by analysts as “grinding offensives”, Kiev seems to benefit from the position of defense, minimizing its own losses and amplifying Russia's difficulties.