Aerial footage shows the moment Russian soldiers on horseback were struck down by Ukrainian drones. In the clip, two soldiers riding horses race through a field whilst drones lock onto their targets.

There are now recorded instances of Russian cavalry in action, Russian media try to spin mounted assault as as tactical ingenuity, but charges end in death by drone.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology. TOPSHOT - A Ukrainian serviceman operates a drone during the ...