Ukraine's most skilled military drone pilots squared off this week not against Russia, but against each other during a "Wild Drones" competition. The games gathered pilots from 19 of Ukraine's best units as well as manufacturers of drones used on the front line. Drone technology has transformed the conflict in Ukraine, with young men using video game consoles to operate strike drones packed with explosives - sometimes from command centers far behind the front line. The event, founded two years ago, offers a break from the front line, where some participants have been deployed since the start of the conflict in 2022. The growing flight range of drones is constantly expanding the "Kill Zone", currently around 15km either side of the front line, where soldiers and vehicles can quickly be attacked by drones. Winners in each category at the event received three Vampire drones, heavy-duty Ukrainian hexacopter bomber drones revered for their nighttime combat effectiveness. #ukraine #russia #c...