Dimko Zhluktenko is an ordinary Ukrainian trying to help his country. He runs Dzyga's Paw to purchase tech equipment for 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Defenders. He is a former software engineer, in civilian life. ----------LINKS:https://dzygaspaw.com/galka-uas-to-14th-regimenthttps://dzygaspaw.com/supporthttps://www.patreon.com/dimkohttps://x.com/dim0kq----------DESCRIPTION:The Frontline Reality: Ukrainian Drone Warfare and Technological InnovationsIn this in-depth interview, Jonathan talks with Dimko Zhluktenko, a key innovator in Ukrainian drone warfare and a member of the Ukrainian armed forces. Dimko provides a detailed look at the day-to-day operations and realities of serving in Ukraine's unmanned systems forces, discussing reconnaissance missions, technological advancements, and the significant impact of UAVs on the battlefield. The conversation also touches on the role of international support, the challenges of relying on Chinese components, and the importance of innovation driven by both government and civic society. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in modern warfare, technological innovation, and the resilience of Ukraine's defense forces.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:08 Dimko's Role in the Armed Forces01:54 A Day in the Life of a UAV Operator05:18 Challenges and Dangers on the Frontline08:39 Russian Tactics and Their Impact20:01 Technological Innovations in Warfare23:10 Data-Driven Warfare: Transparency and Innovation27:08 Challenges of Truthful Reporting in Military Operations28:53 Civic Society and Government Collaboration in Drone Innovation31:36 Ukraine's Struggle with Military Production and Scale33:57 Western Support and Frustrations38:59 Adapting Military Equipment for Battlefield Conditions47:51 The Role of AI and Autonomous Systems in Warfare51:46 Conclusion and Call to Action----------Car for Ukraine has once again joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this summer. Sunshine here serves as a metaphor, the trucks are a sunshine for our warriors to bring them to where they need to be and out from the place they don't.https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-silicon-curtainThis time, we focus on the 6th Detachment of HUR, 93rd Alcatraz, 3rd Brigade, MLRS systems and more. https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-silicon-curtain- bring soldiers to the positions- protect them with armor- deploy troops with drones to the positions----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUkrainian Freedom Newshttps://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/donation/UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------
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