Multiple reports describe how rising use of drones on the battlefield is changing Ukrainian special operations focused on assaulting enemy trenches. As unmanned aerial systems become more common for spotting movement, detecting positions, and relaying targeting information, units adjust both training and tactics to reduce exposure. Sources say that during trench assault operations, soldiers assign specific roles to maintain constant vigilance for threats coming from the air, with one person or team tasked to “watch the sky” while others move and conduct actions on the ground. The change reflects a broader need to account for real-time aerial observation, including faster detection of approach routes and increased risk from drone-guided fire. The reporting emphasizes that the shift is not only about individual awareness but about operational procedures—how teams coordinate timing, movement, and lookout duties under conditions where drones can rapidly identify personnel and equipment. Overall, the accounts portray drone prevalence as driving practical, on-the-ground changes in how special operators carry out trench raids and manage the dangers associated with aerial surveillance.