Drone crash shows Russians ‘real anxiety’

Russia’s “attack” on crashed US drones in the Black Sea “shows real anxiety” Russia has about the vulnerabilities of its military, says Michael Shoebridge of Strategic Analysis Australia.

“They understand the powerful role intelligence plays in the success of Ukrainians on the battlefield,” he told Sky News host Shari Markson.

Shewbridge said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “worn out” the Ukrainian military and “expects” NATO support to be “limited”.

“This attack on US drones doesn’t make me think he wants to stop NATO support for Ukraine, but I think it shows real insecurity about the capabilities of his own military.”