David Kirichenko, a Ukrainian American frontline war journalist and expert in autonomous systems and cyber warfare, discusses his transition from cybersecurity to journalism during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He highlights Ukraine's strategic use of drones and asymmetric warfare, noting that Ukraine built millions of drones to counter Russia's superior manpower and armor. Kirichenko emphasizes the role of grassroots innovation and the challenges posed by Russia's allies, including China and Iran, in drone technology. He also mentions Ukraine's global impact, including operations in Mali, Sudan, and Syria, and the potential for future drone attacks on Russian strategic targets. https://henryjacksonsociety.org/staff/david-kirichenko/ https://vilni-media.com/en/category/authors/david-kirichenko/