Copyright Libkos/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved. Drones battling drones, fibre-optic warfare, and an AI-driven battlefield – Ukraine’s digital war strategy is evolving fast. Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spoke to Euronews on how technology is shaping Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Innovation and adaptability on the battlefield are crucial for Ukraine. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion started over three years ago, both sides have been engaged in a constant cat-and-mouse game of rapidly advancing drone technology. According to Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov, about 95% of the drones used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces are domestically produced. However, some key components still come from China, Europe, or the US. "Even though we achieved significant results last year and earlier this year, we recognise that there are still new technological stages we need to reach," Fedorov, who also serves as the country’s deputy prime minister, told Euronews. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, around 30% of the army’s needs are domestically produced — a figure he called "not enough, but still significant". And despite drones playing a crucial role in modern warfare, Fedorov emphasised that traditional weapons systems, like Patriot air defence systems, remain "the backbone of the protection of […]