According to Russian military bloggers, newly deployed troops have reportedly been instructed that freezing in place is a viable defense against First-Person View (FPV) drone attacks. However, these bloggers have strongly criticized the advice, calling it dangerous and ineffective.
Russian soldiers heard an incoming Ukrainian FPV drone and decided to freeze in place in the hope that the pilot would not notice them. pic.twitter.com/0ZdlVFF0k7
— War Monitor Clips (@WarMonitorClips) December 10, 2024
⚡️A 🇷🇺Russian soldier tried to freeze in the middle of a field in the hope that the drones would not notice him. pic.twitter.com/OOuWSuvRfd
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) October 23, 2024
They argue that soldiers should instead maintain visual contact with the drone and open fire with all available weapons. If the drone begins to dive, they recommend moving sharply perpendicular to its path to avoid a direct hit.
A Russian blogger on Telegram is incredulous that newly arrived frontline troops have been instructed that the best defense against FPVs is to lie still and pray they don’t see you.
The sound of the attacking FPV and the fear of the shaking Russian in this video is intense.
1/ pic.twitter.com/drfdHlvXdw— Roy🇨🇦 (@GrandpaRoy2) December 17, 2024
His adamant advice is to establish and maintain visual contact with the FPV, and if possible open fire with all weapons.
If the drone begins to dive, move sharply perpendicular to its direction.
See countermeasures 26 and 27 in this Russian guide to FPV tactics.
2/ https://t.co/4ZMzEgk0Me— Roy🇨🇦 (@GrandpaRoy2) December 17, 2024
These recommendations match countermeasures in a Russian military guide on FPV tactics, which emphasize awareness, active response, and evasive movement. FPV drones, which provide real-time video feeds, have become a critical tool for Ukrainian forces due to their accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Russian military bloggers are calling for better training and counter-drone measures to address the growing threat on the battlefield.
