By Svetlana Golikova (Zelenogorsk Pravda) & Galina Timchenko (Novosti Novigrad)
ZELENOGORSK – After 18 months of covert development, Chernarus Defense Forces and Naval Command have initiated mass deployment of armed drones to front-line units, signaling a revolutionary shift in battlefield tactics against separatist forces. The announcement came today from Major General Vassily Chernyakov, Senior Staff Intelligence Analyst for the Chernarus Coastal Operations Group (ChCOG).
"In this era of asymmetric warfare, innovation is our shield," declared Gen. Chernyakov during an exclusive briefing at ChCOG headquarters. "Our analysts and doctrine officers have transformed commercial drone technology into precision combat systems capable of devastating enemy infantry and light vehicles – the primary threats our soldiers face."
Covert Training, Strategic Deployment
According to classified documents reviewed by Zelenogorsk Pravda, over 600 commanders from sergeant to brigade level underwent secret retraining at the Krasnoznamensky Drone Range near Novigrad. Rotated from front-line duty in small groups, they mastered strike techniques using modified quadcopters carrying thermobaric warheads and armor-piercing munitions.
"If used correctly, these systems could fundamentally alter tactical equations," Chernyakov emphasized, noting drones’ ability to bypass traditional defenses and strike from oblique angles. Initial deployments focus on Northwest Chernarus – the restive region bordering separatist strongholds.
Commanders’ Perspectives: Cautious Optimism
Front-line officers expressed measured confidence in the new systems:
"They’re game-changers – in theory," conceded one battalion commander speaking anonymously. "But forests and electronic warfare degrade signals. Real combat will be the test."
A naval infantry captain described the training as exhaustive: "Every operational concern was addressed – battery life in cold weather, counter-jamming protocols, warhead reliability. This isn’t toy-soldier tech."
One major drew a darkly humorous parallel: "My twelve-year-old flies a similar drone for photography competitions. The version we’re deploying just... delivers different payloads." His grim chuckle underscored the weapon’s unsettling accessibility.
Technical Edge, Tactical Imperatives
ChCOG specifications reveal:
Range: 8 km (urban) / 15 km (rural)
Payload: 1.2 kg warheads (anti-personnel/light armor)
Electronic Resilience: Frequency-hopping encryption
Unit Cost: 1/20th of a Kornet missile system
Defense analysts note the drones specifically counter separatists’ "swarm tactics" – where technicals (armed pickup trucks) and infantry overwhelm Chernarus positions. "One operator can now eliminate five vehicles before they close within RPG range," explained ChCOG engineer Colonel Irina Volkova (not quoted in release).
The Human Factor
Despite technological promise, veterans voice concerns. "Drones won’t hold ground," cautioned Sergeant Pavel Durov (3rd Battalion, 19th Mechanized Cavalry). "When mud freezes or batteries die, it still comes down to bayonets and courage."
Gen. Chernyakov acknowledged the limitation: "This isn’t a replacement for infantry. It’s a force multiplier to preserve our most precious resource – soldiers’ lives."
What Comes Next
Phase two deployments begin next month, with naval variants targeting coastal infiltration boats. Meanwhile, captured documents reveal separatists scrambling to acquire Chinese jammers – a tacit admission of the drone threat’s potency.
As Chernarus turns technological ingenuity into battlefield advantage, one truth remains: In the frozen forests of the Northwest, theory is now meeting brutal practice.
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Editor’s Note: Per ChCOG security requirements, operational locations and unit identifiers remain classified. Report drone sightings to Military Hotline 119.
About the Authors
Svetlana Golikova is Zelenogorsk Pravda’s senior defense correspondent, embedded with Chernarus forces during the 2024 Stepnoye offensive.
Galina Timchenko leads Novosti Novigrad’s investigative team, specializing in asymmetric warfare analysis.
This is based on the Arma 3 wargame. The report and reporter are AI generated and represents no individual, living or dead. The text of the transcript, while AI generated, is based on data provided by the channel author.
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