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Your fiber optic cables can technically hear you through walls. Using the deformations in fiber cables caused by sound waves, researchers engineered a way to rebuild and record speech. The setup requires complex equipment and direct access though, so it’s unlikely to be used for surveillance.

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The Ukrainian mistake that put an entire strategy into question Until the end of 2024, Ukrainian defenses using drones were very effective, slowing down not only the Russian advance but also inflicting significant casualties. During this period, the Russians heavily invested in drones, from factories to the development of fiber-optic drones, which were still produced in small quantities. By the end of 2024, a second Chinese restriction on the sale of components further complicated these transactions for both sides. Both industries were already manufacturing various components in small quantities, but still heavily dependent on Chinese imports. While the Russians expanded their intermediary networks to bypass restrictions and maintain Chinese imports, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense decided to invest in local companies to produce fiber-optic cables. Essentially, all other components continued to be imported from China via intermediaries, but strangely, several Ukrainian companies started manufacturing low-quality cables and received government funding. The result was an unprecedented superiority of Russian drones on the battlefield, while Ukrainian fiber-optic drones were produced in much smaller numbers, with limited range and low-quality fibers that broke easily. This mistake of nationalizing such a sensitive component was initiated by the Ministry and not due to Chinese restrictions, since all other components continued to be imported through intermediaries. In my view, it was a bold strategy that ultimately failed, compromising the Ukrainian advantage until that moment. You either win the war or make money. It's hard to do both. It will be a major challenge for Ukraine to regain its front-line capacity as it previously was, facing a Russian production of 500,000 fiber-optic drones annually. This significant error weakened Ukrainian defense, which was already operating with low manpower and high desertion rates, but was still adjusting and maintaining the front through the hiring of mercenaries for many months. Given the scarcity of equipment on the front line, there is doubt whether lowering recruitment age will have the desired effect to sustain the front for a long period. It would also be necessary to resolve the issue with fiber-optic drones and for Ukraine to receive another batch of equipment from 2023, which I believe is unlikely. The situation involves multiple aspects of deterioration that have persisted for a long time, continuing to impact the AFU. While financial aid is being maintained, the absence of American support with weaponry is being felt as a crucial issue.

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🛡️UAO & CVR - Total Defense against Fiber FPV Drones🛡️ Donate here (tax-deductible in the US): The greatest threat facing all units right now: Russian fiber-optic drones. These drones are controlled via a thin fibre optic thread, instead of the conventional radio signal. It means the drones can fly further ánd the signal cannot be hindered by a jammer. The Russian advantage in this area is enormous. With a range of over 30 km, sometimes 40 km and what seems like an endless supply, these drones make it increasingly difficult to hold positions and keep soldiers safe. Why Ukraine and the West have allowed Russia to gain this advantage is unclear. The technology itself isn’t complex, and the necessary components are widely available. It appears to be a matter of priorities. In the meantime, voluntary organizations like UAO are once again stepping in—to replenish vehicles, power stations, and drones when positions are hit. And we do so gladly. But it becomes harder when we hear about the human cost—those lost can never be replaced. That’s why we’re dedicating this new, large-scale fundraiser to countering the threat of fiber-optic drones. Because even though we often feel powerless, we are not. A well-structured, 3 step action plan can make a massive difference: Detect/Defend, Move, Cover. As defense against fiber optic FPV drones is the #1 issue in the frontlines right now, we are going to be fundraising for: 1. Red dots to effectively shoot down approaching fiber optic drones + training (DETECT/DEFEND) 2. 13 inch Optic Fibre FPV drones against enemy drone teams - which reach further (DETECT/DEFEND) 3. Quadbikes and trailers (logistics where cars cannot reach) (MOVE) 4. Kevlar protection for pick-up & (transport of) nets to protect positions (COVER) Thank you for your support🙏

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