Ukraine has found a way to target Russian deep logistics with FPV drones from a distance
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Ukrainian troops in the south have likely begun using balloons to deliver FPV drones with Starlink Mini terminals deep behind Russian lines. This tactic allows for the use of relatively inexpensive assets at significantly greater distances from the front lines, writes Forbes columnist Vikram Mittal.
He noted that this became known from a post by Russian blogger Arkhangel Spetsnaz on his Telegram channel on August 12. It stated that Ukrainian FPV drones delivered by balloons were being used to attack Russian vehicles traveling along the highway toward Melitopol in the Zaporizhzhia region.
The author writes that this tactic came as a surprise to the Russians, as FPV drones are typically concentrated closer to the front lines, where they are used in large numbers. The observer suggested that the increased range of these inexpensive strike systems could give Ukraine another avenue for expanding its medium-range strike campaign against Russian logistics networks. He noted that previous strikes using Hornet drones equipped with artificial intelligence against Russian logistics in southern Ukraine had not completely halted enemy resupply operations. Russia still has the ability to deliver significant volumes of cargo to the front. Furthermore, as the publication notes, Ukraine appears to have begun using fewer Hornet drones due to a possible shortage. Furthermore, Russian forces have introduced additional countermeasures, including electronic warfare systems, mobile fire teams, and armed escorts for logistics vehicles. "Thus, the Ukrainian drone campaign has disrupted and slowed Russian logistics, but maintaining this pressure with a limited number of specialized long-range drones remains a challenge," Mittal explained. Now, it appears Ukraine is expanding its medium-range strike campaign in the south using FPV drones. Given the short range of these drones, Ukraine is delivering them via balloons.
The author explained how it works: a balloon carries an attached drone along predicted air currents toward a target area, where the drone separates from the balloon and begins operating independently. Since the FPV drone is beyond the range of traditional drone control systems, it uses a small Starlink Mini terminal for communication. The drone can then patrol adjacent roads, search for Russian logistics vehicles, and attack them, detonating its explosive charge upon impact.
"The new tactic addresses both of these issues: the balloon delivers the FPV drone closer to its operational area, saving battery power. At the same time, Starlink provides communications beyond the range of traditional radio channels. This allows Ukraine to deploy one of its most widespread and effective weapons in its expanding medium-range strike campaign," the article states.
As Mittal notes, the Starlink Mini terminal is well suited for this role, as it provides low-latency satellite communications in a package compact enough to be carried by an FPV drone. It also reduces the effectiveness of the electronic warfare systems that Russian troops are increasingly installing on logistics vehicles.
The observer speculated that if this tactic proves effective, Ukraine will expand its use against medium-range targets in the Russian rear. In southern Ukraine, this could intensify the current strike campaign, further disrupting Russian supplies passing through logistics hubs such as Melitopol and Mariupol.
"Ukraine could also extend this tactic to other areas of the front to target logistics routes, staging areas, and command posts. However, this approach is less practical for long-range strikes, as the longer the distance, the greater the uncertainty regarding wind speed and direction, making it more difficult to predict where and when the balloon will reach its intended target area," the author analyzes.
He believes that Russia could also employ a similar approach, but lacks access to Starlink and needs an alternative way to communicate with an FPV drone. The publication emphasized that Russian troops already use FPV drones on a large scale and have repeatedly adapted Ukrainian drone concepts for their own needs. They have also used larger drones to deliver FPV drones deep into Ukrainian territory, while simultaneously serving as communication relays for smaller drones.
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