Extreme Cold in Ukraine Disrupts Drone Operations
Extreme Cold in Ukraine Disrupts Drone Operations
US · Published Feb 11, 2026
Extreme cold in Ukraine, with temperatures as low as -21°C, is disrupting drone operations.
Cold weather significantly affects drone performance, causing battery and component failures.
The operational challenges add to the mental strain of troops in harsh winter conditions.
Ukraine's extreme cold impacts drone operations severely
Ukraine is currently facing a period of extreme cold, with temperatures in Kharkiv dropping to as low as -21°C (-6°F). These severe winter conditions are significantly disrupting drone operations, particularly for reconnaissance and attack drones used on the front lines.
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