The Ukrainian military has unveiled a new simulator game that teaches the public how to spot Russian equipment on the battlefield.
The simulator, dubbed “Kill Zone,” was developed by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and uses real-world imagery from various units, complete with explanations of the signs to look for when identifying hidden equipment.
On entry, users receive simple tips for reconnaissance, such as how to spot vehicle tracks and other unusual ground shapes.
Then, users are presented with a scenario from a randomized list of units, tasked with identifying the locations of various Russian equipment, ranging from tanks to missile launchers.
Users can also request help, which presents on-screen tips with avatars of real-world Ukrainian military commanders.
After each scenario, users see how long it took them to spot the equipment, how their performance fared compared to average users, and an introduction to the unit that provided the imagery.
The web-based simulator works on both mobile and desktop browsers. While the game is in Ukrainian, built-in browser translation tools let non-Ukrainian users play as well.
According to Ukrainian tech outlet Dev.ua, the game was developed by TWID Marketing & Tech Agency alongside the Unmanned Systems Forces.
Drones have become a staple in Russia’s war in Ukraine, with both Kyiv and Moscow favoring the technology for reconnaissance, target spotting, and precision strikes.
By January, the kill zone along the contact lines near Kupyansk, in the Kharkiv region, reportedly reached 20-25 kilometers (12-26 miles) for Russian vehicles and a kilometer (0.6 miles) for infantry in part thanks to the use of drones, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
In September 2025, former Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal called for the creation of a kill zone along the contact lines using drones to halt Russian advances.