A dispute over Western-supplied unmanned aerial systems resurfaced in Ukraine on Thursday, March 5, after Ukrainian military expert Taras Chmut publicly criticized Latvian-made AtlasPro reconnaissance drones previously delivered to Ukrainian forces. Chmut accused the manufacturer Atlas Aerospace and Ukrainian officials involved in procurement of these drone systems that he said failed to meet battlefield requirements. […]]]>
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Ukrainian troops halt use of AtlasPro recon drones
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Ukrainian troops have halted the use of Latvian-made AtlasPro reconnaissance drones due to a dispute over their effectiveness in meeting battlefield requirements. A Ukrainian military expert publicly criticized the drones, accusing the manufacturer and Ukrainian officials of failing to deliver a suitable product. The issue highlights challenges in the procurement and use of Western-supplied unmanned aerial systems in Ukraine.