Spatiotemporal analysis of drone operations using armed conflict location and event data (ACLED): Focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war
Journal: Journal of Advances in Military Studies
Year: 2023

This study was designed to determine the characteristics and tendencies of drones, which have emerged as a key weapon system in the Russian-Ukrainian War since 2022, and their use in modern warfare. A spatiotemporal analysis was conducted on 5,491 coordinates of drone-based battles within the city with a multidimensional model. The analysis revealed extensive drone operations by both Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine shifting to offensive actions in 2023, and distinct temporal patterns by day of