A dramatic increase in drone attacks targeting Russian territory is expected to continue and could have a significant impact on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine has been utilizing mostly Ukrainian-made drones to strike military bases, airfields, and fuel depots in Russia itself, demonstrating their ability to make life difficult for Russia and its forces. These attacks have targeted western, central, and southern Russian regions, as well as the capital Moscow.

The use of drones by Ukraine marks a new phase in the conflict, with the war now coming to Russia's doorstep. The attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea, the land corridor, and the Kerch bridge, as well as Russian shipping in the Black Sea, have made Crimea and Russia less secure for Russian forces.

Analysts believe that the use of drones by Ukraine could be a game-changer, introducing a level of destruction, instability, and unpredictability to Russia similar to what Ukraine has experienced in the conflict. As long as the invasion continues, Ukraine is likely to intensify its drone attacks, further challenging Russia's security and pushing the war closer to its territory.

Russia's air defenses may have overlooked the unusually large number of Ukrainian drones that targeted the Pskov airfield, indicating a possible gap in their defenses. The proliferation of drones in the conflict has made movement and concealment on the battlefield more difficult and provided unprecedented views of the modern war.

This new phase of the conflict raises concerns about the future of warfare and poses a challenge to the capabilities of US troops in future conflicts. The use of drones in Ukraine confirms the arrival of a new aerial threat that will require adaptation and innovation in military strategies.