The Russia Contingency with Michael Kofman

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Frontline Insights from Ukraine: Summer 2025, Part 2

The Russia Contingency with Michael Kofman
August 14, 2025

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Episode Notes:

Michael Kofman and Rob Lee continue their on-the-ground analysis from their recent trip to Ukraine, examining how the war has shifted over the summer. They unpack the latest battlefield trends, from the promise and pitfalls of fiber-optic cable drones to the duel of “drone lines,” the rise of unmanned ground vehicles, and the emergence of new interceptor drones — all while underscoring why infantry remains central to the fight.

Image: Natalia Kravchuk via ArmyInform