Ukraine's unmanned systems turn the tide against russia

David Petraeus, former CIA director and retired U.S. Army general, has been a frequent visitor to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. His latest trip yielded a stunning assessment: Russia no longer holds the upper hand. Over the past two months, Ukraine has made greater incremental gains than Russia, Petraeus told CBS News in an exclusive interview from Kyiv.

Ukraine's edge lies in its unmanned systems

What explains Ukraine's unexpected success? Petraeus attributes it to the country's innovative use of unmanned systems. Ukraine's advantage, he argued, is not just the drones themselves, but the sophisticated command and control ecosystem built around them.

At the heart of this system is Ukraine's Delta battle management platform, which serves as a