They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them
Published: 8/2/2025

In Ukraine, soldiers returning from the frontlines are haunted by the sound of drones, experiencing trauma known as "droneophobia." The use of FPV drones in warfare has intensified mental health injuries, impacting soldiers and civilians alike. The constant fear of drone attacks has expanded the danger zone far beyond the front lines, affecting those living in cities like Kherson, where Russian forces have targeted civilians with drone attacks.