Ukrainian Unit Uses American-Made Puma Drone On Frontline, While Hoping For An Upgrade

MARINKA, UKRAINE - JULY 24: A Ukrainian Armed Forces drone operator who gave the name Tarik, of the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade, prepares an American made Puma surveillance drone for a flight test to scout Russian targets and correct artillery fire against Russian positions on July 24, 2024, in the direction of Marinka, Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers praise the 2008-model drone for its optics, but hope that key upgrades will be included as part of large package of U.S. military aid approved last May. Invading Russian troops continue to make incremental advances along he eastern front as Ukraine awaits much more U.S. support to halt and reverse Russian gains. (Photo by Scott Peterson/Getty Images)