# Why Ukraine's Drones Have Fiber Optic Cables Attached, Explained

> You may have seen some striking images coming out of Ukraine on social media where entire fields and city streets are covered in a dense tangle of glistening thread.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1888692/why-ukraine-drones-use-fiber-optic-cables-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6853b0b1f47ae859ba0dcb6b)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drones #fiber #optic #ukraine #attached #cables #explained #between
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