In the Ukrainian frontline town of Orikhiv, drone warfare has become a constant threat, with Russian drones — many now immune to jamming due to fiber-optic cables — targeting anything that moves. This has led to deserted roads, evacuated civilians, and a sharp decline in frontline reporting due to the extreme danger. Ukrainian soldiers report that Russian forces use swarm tactics, keeping multiple drones hovering over key routes.

In response, locals have begun covering roads and parts of the town with makeshift netting — dubbed the "tunnel of life" — crafted from donated fishing and construction nets. While these nets can’t stop heavy drones, they often deflect or slow down smaller FPV drones, reducing their accuracy. However, the nets also trap wildlife, raising environmental concerns.

Despite the protection nets offer in town, farmers working in open fields remain vulnerable, often encountering unexploded ordnance and suffering drone strikes during harvest. The situation underscores the daily peril faced by those near the front lines and the innovative, if imperfect, measures being taken to survive.

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)