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Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone War, Steps Down

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Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's Minister of Defense, announced his resignation on Wednesday. Fedorov had been a prominent advocate for expanding the role of drone and robotic weapons in Ukraine's military operations.

According to reports, Fedorov's departure followed conflicts between him and military generals as well as disputes with military contractors regarding the implementation and strategic use of innovative drone and autonomous weapons systems in the war effort.

The resignation marks a significant shift in Ukraine's defense leadership at a time when unmanned systems have become increasingly central to modern warfare tactics.

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