Russian drones attack CNN 14x at Ukraine's 'Road of Life' — Tuesday 19 May 2026Russian drones are turning Ukraine's so-called Road of Life into a nonstop shooting gallery, forcing troops and supply robots to dodge constant aerial threats. CNN correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports from the front lines where overhead nets provide thin cover and soldiers sprint between cover points as enemy drones buzz overhead. The scene shows how unmanned warfare has completely changed daily operations for Ukrainian forces holding the line in the east. This kind of drone swarm tactic is exactly why American support for Ukraine matters so much right now. Our aid helps fund the quick adaptations like anti-drone guns and robotic deliveries that keep the supply lines moving despite Russian attacks. If these cheap killer drones can dominate a battlefield, it raises serious questions about how prepared our own military stays against similar threats from adversaries who watch this conflict closely. Ukrainian troops fight back by blasting drones out of the sky and operating from reinforced bunkers that offer brief safety between runs. The video captures the raw intensity of this new style of war, where speed and technology decide who survives another day on the road.Watch the full video from CNN below.