This was reported on CNN’s Sunday broadcast, reported Ukrinform.

According to the authors of the release note, Ukrainian ingenuity impressed the American authorities, who highly appreciated the ability to find “MacGyver” solutions for the needs of Kiev on the battlefield, filling the important tactical gaps that more complex Western weapons have (MacGyver is a secret agent, the hero of a popular TV series). .

“The innovations are incredibly impressive,” said Seth Jones, director of the international security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. For the American military, the war in Ukraine has become a unique source of data on the effectiveness of its weapons systems. It is reported that last fall, when Ukraine liberated key areas during counterattacks, it hit Russian troops with American-made artillery and missiles. Artillery guidance was often carried out using a homemade system developed by Ukraine on the battlefield. Ukrainian-made software has turned tablets and smartphones into advanced routing tools now widely used by the Armed Forces. A mobile application was created that feeds satellite and other intelligence images into a real-time targeting algorithm, allowing frontline units to fire directly at specific targets. American officials familiar with the vehicle say it has proven to be quite effective in combat.

The guidance app is one of dozens of examples of battlefield innovation that Ukraine developed in almost a year of war, often finding cheap solutions to expensive problems. Yes, small plastic drones drop grenades and other ammunition at Russian troops. 3D printers make parts to repair heavy equipment in the field. Ordinary pickup trucks turned into mobile rocket launchers. Former Soviet fighters are armed with sophisticated American missiles. A Pentagon official said that the way Ukraine used its limited stock of HIMARS missiles to hit Russian command posts, command posts, headquarters and warehouses is astounding, adding that military leaders will study the experience for years.