Umerov has announced the launch of a "revolutionary" project called the "Drone Line."

This was reported by Umerov himself.

“This is a new standard of warfare, where unmanned systems become a key element of combat operations, assisting our defenders in carrying out the most challenging tasks,” wrote the minister.

The first phase includes five elite regiments and brigades:

• 20th Separate Regiment "K-2";
• 429th Regiment "Achilles";
• 427th Regiment "RAROG";
• 414th Brigade "Birds of Madyar";
• Phoenix Regiment (Brigade "Revenge").

Umerov explained that this involves the combination of infantry and UAVs into a unified strike system. This will allow:

• to create a strike zone against the enemy with a depth of 10–15 km;
• to provide infantry with constant air support and cover;
• to identify and eliminate targets even before they approach our positions.

“This will fundamentally change the tactics of combat, giving our soldiers a decisive advantage,” summed up the minister.

More about the use of drones

In September 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law recognizing the Forces of Unmanned Systems as a separate branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

It is headed by Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces Vadym Sukharevskyi.

The goal of the UAS is to enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in utilizing unmanned and robotic air, sea, and ground systems. Additionally, it aims to ensure readiness for the operational use of such systems.

The "Weapons" section of the internal "resilience plan" by President Volodymyr Zelensky envisioned that by 2025, Ukraine would produce at least 30,000 long-range drones. According to the head of state, these unmanned vehicles are intended to compensate for the lack of artillery in the Ukrainian army.