The Ukrainian town enmeshed in netting to evade deadly Russian drones : State of the World from NPR

The Ukrainian town enmeshed in netting to evade deadly Russian drones : State of the World from NPR

Entering the Ukrainian town of Izium brings the odd sight of roads and sidewalks completely covered in wide stretches of overhead netting. It’s a low-tech defense against the latest deadly Russian drones known as, FPV, or first-person view drones. FPV’s can fly up to 15 miles and are piloted by unjammable fiber optic cables. Cities in eastern Ukraine are preparing for an advancing front line as Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year.