Originally annexed in 2014, reclaiming Crimea has been one of Ukraine’s main goals since the beginning of the war. Because of its geography, there are few reliable methods of safely transporting goods into the region without getting harassed by Ukrainian drones. Funding Ukraine’s Drone CampaignThe main hurdle is not production capacity; Ukraine can make as many drones as it needs. The Conquest of Crimea: Ukraine Needs More SoldiersUsing drones to cut off Crimea is one thing; actually taking Crimea is an entirely different matter. Between Ukraine and Crimea are Russian-occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia and hundreds of kilometers of trenches, fortifications, landmines, and Russian drones.