Inside the tactical gear used on Ukraine’s frontlines | Dimko Zhluktenko

0 July 30, 2026 12:51

Get an insider look at the exact battle kit used by Ukrainian drone operators, straight from active-duty pilot Dimko Zhluktenko of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

Co-founder of Dzyga’s Paw, Dimko breaks down the critical gear needed on the frontlines—from drone radars and net-launchers to essential field kit like tactical Crocs.

Discover how high-tech tools and practical improvised gear combine to keep pilots mobile, connected, and protected under fire.

0:00 Intro
0:15 Modified AK rifle
1:36 Mitla anti-drone net launcher
2:12 Team Wendy helmet and NVGs
2:57 Plate carrier and ballistic protection setup
4:56 Medical equipment and tourniquets
5:47 Flashlights and headlamps
6:10 Radio communication equipment
6:34 GoPro body camera
6:49 Fiber optic cable cutting scissors
7:32 Chika drone detector
8:32 Padlock mechanic gloves
8:53 Electrical tape and mechanical compass
9:21 Polarised sunglasses and eye protection
10:27 Field footwear (Tactical Crocs)

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