Ukrainian Female Soldiers Rise by 20%: How Drone Technology is Transforming Women's Combat Roles in the Russia-Ukraine War

Dec 07, 2025 04:56 pm CST

Over 70,000 women now serve in Ukraine's armed forces, marking a 20% increase since 2022, with drone technology creating unprecedented combat opportunities for female soldiers. As Ukraine faces significant military casualties, women are increasingly taking on frontline roles through drone operations, allowing them to conduct reconnaissance and strike missions remotely while challenging traditional gender barriers in warfare.