Ukraine's elite soldiers have increased the number of infiltration missions they have conducted over the past year. The uptick in missions comes as the drone-infested kill zone around the front line grows larger. A Ukrainian special operator attributed this trend to a rise in Russian drones over the battlefield. Elite Ukrainian special operators are carrying out more infiltration missions into Russian-held territory as the drone-infested kill zone continues to grow, making larger maneuvers difficult. Advertisement AdvertisementTo manage the increased tempo, Ukrainian special operators will rotate teams for these missions, allowing soldiers to rest, train, and prepare.