Ukrainians Innovate with Fishing Nets to Neutralize Russian Drones

Mon Jul 07 2025 19:44:41 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Ukrainians Innovate with Fishing Nets to Neutralize Russian Drones

In a novel approach to modern warfare, Ukrainian forces are using fishing nets to disable Russian drones that threaten their operations on the eastern front.


In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the use of creative and low-tech solutions has emerged as a crucial strategy. Ukrainian troops have turned to fishing nets to counter the increasing swarm of Russian drones. These nets, typically used for catching fish, are now strategically positioned over roads leading to critical military zones. The initiative allows these nets to effectively tangle with drone propellers, thus neutralizing threats without the need for advanced technology.

In cities far beyond the front lines, nets are being sewn together or shipped in from Nordic nations, provided by local fishermen who no longer require them. Many of these drones, often too fast to shoot down, are utilized by Russian forces to strike at logistical routes and military positions deep within Ukrainian territory. Lt. Col. Maksym Kravchuk, an official with the Ukrainian Army's engineering forces, stated that military engineers recognized the potential of fishing nets to damage or halt enemy drones. The installation of these nets is becoming widespread along Ukraine’s extensive front line, showcasing a remarkable adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

As military technologies, such as fiber-optic connected drones impervious to electronic jamming, evolve, these nets represent one of the few remaining defensive measures available to Ukrainian forces. The implementation of such simple yet effective tools underscores the ongoing arms race in modern warfare, where low-tech solutions can significantly impact high-tech challenges. The innovative use of fishing nets exemplifies the adaptive strategies adopted by Ukraine as it navigates the complexities of this protracted conflict.

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