Tetiana Frolova

Artillery has faded from the headlines as drones dominate modern warfare, but on the battlefield, it remains the single most decisive factor. Newly uncovered Russian procurement data shows that the war is still being decided by how many shells Moscow can produce, how far they can fly, and how much each shot really costs.

Six light combat jets, one Russian drone, and a partner in East Africa. On paper, it’s a small transaction—yet it could signal how Moscow plans to keep its military influence alive beyond Ukraine.