Key facts
- Reconnaissance soldiers from Ukraine's 60th Mechanized Brigade are crucial in Kharkiv Oblast.
- Drones cannot fully replace human reconnaissance soldiers in Ukraine's military.
- Soldiers undergo rigorous training for dangerous reconnaissance roles.
Reconnaissance soldiers from Ukraine's 60th Mechanized Brigade, part of the 3rd Army Corps, are essential to operations in Kharkiv Oblast. Despite advancements in drone technology, these soldiers continue to perform some of the army's most dangerous roles, underscoring the limitations of unmanned systems in certain combat scenarios. The Kyiv Independent's Nick Allard and Asami Terajima documented the intensive training required for these critical missions.