00:00In the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, a new, fearsome weapon has emerged, fire-spewing
00:06dragon drones.
00:08These modern machines, echoing a tactic from both world wars, are now raining down torrents
00:13of fire onto Russian positions.
00:16Recent videos circulating on social media, including a post from Ukraine's defense ministry,
00:22show these low-flying drones releasing streams of molten metal, thermite, over Russian-held
00:27areas.
00:28This deadly mixture of aluminum powder and iron oxide can reach temperatures as high
00:33as 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, incinerating trees, vegetation, and anything else in its
00:39path.
00:40As the thermite falls from the sky, it resembles the fiery breath of a dragon, inspiring the
00:45nickname for these drones.
00:48Ukraine's 60th Mechanized Brigade took to social media, saying, our strike drones are
00:53the wings of vengeance, bringing fire straight from the sky.
00:57Thermite has a long and devastating history.
01:00First discovered in the 1890s, it was initially used to weld railroad tracks.
01:05However, its military applications quickly became evident, with both the Germans and
01:10allies utilizing it during the world wars.
01:14Its incredible heat allows it to melt through nearly anything, even metal, making it a formidable
01:19tool on the battlefield.
01:21According to defense expert Nicholas Drummond, the real power of these thermite drones may
01:26lie in their psychological impact.
01:29He explains, it's very nasty stuff, and using drones to deliver it is innovative.
01:35However, its psychological effect on enemy troops might be greater than the physical
01:39damage it causes.
01:41In recent reports, Ukraine has been using these drones to take out Russian tanks by
01:46dropping thermite directly into the hatches.
01:49Once inside, the intense heat destroys everything within.
01:53The precision and ability to bypass traditional defenses make thermite bombs an effective
01:58tool in modern warfare.
02:01Thermite is just one type of incendiary weapon, alongside others like napalm and white phosphorus,
02:07which can cause large-scale destruction.
02:10According to the United Nations, these weapons are difficult to control and can devastate
02:14large areas, causing massive environmental damage.
02:19While Ukraine is innovating on the battlefield, Russia has also been accused of using incendiary
02:24weapons against civilian targets.
02:27Throughout the war, Russian forces have allegedly launched similar attacks on Ukrainian cities,
02:32including Kharkiv and Bakhmut, leading to scenes of devastation.
02:37Although these weapons haven't been game-changers in the conflict, the fear they create is undeniable.
02:43As Drummond explains, we've seen Russian forces flee their positions after multiple
02:47drone attacks.
02:49The more fear Ukraine can create with its drones, the better their chances of success.
02:55The war between Ukraine and Russia continues, but one thing is clear, Ukraine's innovative
03:00tactics are keeping the pressure on, and their Dragon drones are playing a major role in
03:04the fight.
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