Ukrainian drone crews “respawn” US units in Germany drill
By The BriefBrief
During a U.S.-led exercise in Germany, Ukrainian operators simulated drone attacks that destroyed an American armored brigade.
WHO:Ukrainian drone operators and U.S.-led Combined Resolve exercise controllers
WHAT:Simulated drone attacks repeatedly destroyed American troops and armored vehicles, prompting controllers to “respawn” units to continue the war game.
WHEN:Reported Dec 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Germany
WHY:The American vehicles were being eliminated so quickly that controllers had to “respawn” destroyed units to continue the exercise.
Reporting from 3 identified publishers across this event arc.
