Public mobile networks are being weaponized for combat drone operations

Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian airfields exploited public mobile networks for combat drone operations, highlighting a critical vulnerability in mobile network security for military operations.

On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike on five airfields inside Russia, disabling or destroying aircrafts. The attack involved more than 100 drones carrying explosive payloads and targeting aircraft on the ground. The drones used mobile …