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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have recently demonstrated their strategic capabilities in a series of high-profile drone strikes. On December 31, Special Operations Forces successfully targeted the "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. Earlier, SIGNUM drones eliminated Russian occupiers in the Lyman region, marking critical successes in halting enemy advances. The USF also targeted strategic locations like the Donetsk Airport, crippling the occupiers’ drone storage. Additionally, Ukrainian drones decimated radar stations and enemy unmanned boats in Crimea. These operations underline Ukraine's reliance on unmanned systems to disrupt enemy logistics and bolster national defense.

How effective are Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces in combat operations?

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have shown remarkable effectiveness in combat operations, particularly through strategic drone strikes that have targeted significant enemy infrastructure and personnel. These operations have not only disrupted Russian logistics and defensive capabilities but also emphasized the advanced state and tactical proficiency of Ukraine’s unmanned military technology.

What strategic locations have Unmanned Systems Forces targeted recently?

The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine have recently targeted several strategic locations including the "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Krasnodar Krai, a storage facility at Donetsk Airport, and various sites in Crimea. These targeted strikes are instrumental in hindering the opponent’s logistical and operational capacity, reflecting the precision and strategic planning behind these operations.

What is the significance of drone strikes at the Donetsk Airport?

Drone strikes at the Donetsk Airport, where the Russian army had stored drones and other equipment, are of significant tactical importance. By targeting this site, the Unmanned Systems Forces have effectively reduced the enemy's surveillance and strike capabilities, thereby gaining an advantageous position in ongoing military engagements. These strikes illustrate the integration of technology in modern warfare and its impact on strategic military outcomes.

How are drone operations enhancing Ukraine's defensive strategy?

Drone operations conducted by the Unmanned Systems Forces are enhancing Ukraine’s defense by providing precision strike capabilities that disrupt enemy supply lines, destroy critical military infrastructure, and offer real-time intelligence on enemy movements. These operations have proved pivotal in changing the dynamics of the ground conflict in favor of Ukrainian forces, while minimizing exposure to direct combat risks.

What role do drones play in the current conflict in the Lyman region?

In the Lyman region, drones operated by battalions such as SIGNUM have been instrumental in pinpointing and eliminating enemy forces, reducing the strength of occupying troops, and neutralizing enemy equipment. These operations are crucial for maintaining control over contested regions and protecting Ukrainian territorial integrity against ongoing assaults.

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Drone Forces hit S-300V asset, NK M-1991 MLRS, substations – Madiar "Madyar’s" Unmanned Systems Forces destroy enemy air defense system, MLRS, depots and substations. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces carried out effective work over the past three days. 1 944 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Magyar appointed commander of Unmanned Systems Forces

USF fighters of the 414th Brigade Ptakhy Madyara repelled the occupiers’ assault in Donetsk Oblast. "Madyar’s Birds" repelled the assault and destroyed enemy armoured vehicles in Donetsk region. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces thwarted an enemy offensive with tanks and armoured vehicles in the Donetsk region. 5 526 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

Unmanned Systems Forces fighters destroyed enemy air defence systems with a strike drone Drones of 413th unit hit launchers of Strela-10 SAM system, disabling enemy complex. VIDEO Operators of the 413th Separate Unit of the Unmanned Systems Forces, "Raid," struck an enemy Strela-10 air defense system with attack drones in their area of responsibility. 3 052 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Drone attacks enemy radar station Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Prima P-18 radar, Tor SAM system and Tunguska in two directions. VIDEO On 12 January 2026, units of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck three high-value air defense assets of the Russian occupation forces. The destruction took place in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk directions. 1 334 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Fighters of the 151st Brigade eliminated two African mercenaries of the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv direction FPV "ambush" drone of 151st Brigade eliminated two African mercenaries of Russia in Kharkiv region. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing how a Ukrainian FPV "ambush" drone reacted to movement and eliminated African mercenaries in the Kharkiv direction. 8 851 16 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers African mercenaries of Russian army foreign mercenaries in russian army

Soldiers of the 413th Brigade struck enemy equipment and personnel with strike drones. Operators of 413th "Raid" regiment destroyed 136 pieces of occupiers’ equipment in month. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces are successfully striking the enemy at operational depth, even despite active attempts by the enemy to camouflage, disperse and withdraw equipment from the strike zone. 1 155 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 36th Marine Brigade Guard eliminated two occupiers on horseback in the middle of the road. 36th Brigade’s Vartovi drone eliminates two Russian infantrymen on horseback - animals unharmed. VIDEO Drone operators from the Vartovi Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 36th Marine Brigade eliminated two occupiers riding horses in the middle of a road. 4 893 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

general staff More than 33,000 occupiers were neutralised by Armed Forces’ USF units in month, according to Syrskyi. PHOTOS In December 2025, unmanned systems units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces neutralized more than 33,000 servicemen of Russia’s occupation army, which roughly corresponds to Russia’s monthly mobilization intake. 1 362 15 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies

Ukraine UAVs destroy buggies, quad bike, foil attack in Zaporizhzhia Pilots of 411th "Yastruby" regiment destroyed occupiers’ buggies in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the enemy is actively using buggies and quad bikes to rapidly advance toward the Defense Forces’ positions and carry out further assault actions. 2 757 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

USF shot down a modified Shahed with a MANPADS on board USF shot down Russian "Shahed" equipped with MANPADS. VIDEO+PHOTO Fighters from the Darknode battalion of the 412th Nemesis brigade intercepted a Russian "Shahed" equipped with a portable anti-aircraft missile system. 12 453 68 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Russian oil refining Consequences of USF strike on oil refinery in Rovenky in TOT of Luhansk region: most of tanks were destroyed or damaged. PHOTOS Satellite images of an oil depot in Rovenky, in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region, which was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles on New Year's Eve, have appeared on social media. 352 0 Previously in trend: Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations USF strikes on Russian oil facilities in Russian Federation

Attack on occupied Luhansk region by SBU pilots: what is known? Fuel-and-lubricants base in occupied Luhansk region and radar in Crimea hit – Unmanned Systems Forces. VIDEO Service members of  Unmanned Systems Forces attacked an enemy facility in the occupied Luhansk region, as well as ruscists` radar station in Crimea. 1 954 2

Special operations forces struck the Tamanneftegaz terminal on Russian territory. SOF strike "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO On the night of December 31, Deep Strike units of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) successfully hit the "Tamanneftegaz" terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. 6 021 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated 7 occupiers in the Lyman direction. SIGNUM drones eliminate seven ruscists in forest belt in Lyman region. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion struck enemy equipment and personnel in the Lyman direction. 3 215 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

usf USF struck territory of Donetsk Airport, where the occupiers stored "Shaheds". VIDEO On the night of 30 December, Ukrainian troops attacked the territory of Donetsk airport, where the Russian army had set up a storage facility for "shaheds" and "Gerbera" and "Geran" drones. 5 726 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of Russian drones

The AFU’s unmanned systems struck the occupiers’ radar station and MBEC base in Crimea Ukrainian drones destroyed radar stations and base of enemy unmanned boats in Crimea. VIDEO On Sunday, 28 December, operators of the 1st Separate Centre for Unmanned Systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a number of military targets belonging to Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 4 291 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

Defence forces repelled the occupiers’ assault in the Dobropillia direction Defense Forces repel assault, destroy Russian armored columns in Dobropillia direction. VIDEO In the Dobropillia direction, Russian naval infantry attempted an assault in order to break through Ukraine’s defensive line. 3 159 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault Situation in Dobropillia direction

Drones attacked chemical plants and oil refineries in Russia: what is known? Two chemical plants and one oil refinery attacked by USF on Russian territory, - Madyar On the night of 11 December, unmanned systems forces attacked two chemical plants in Russia, as well as one oil refinery. 1 861 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade struck the occupiers’ equipment in their area of responsibility. Soldiers of 412th Nemesis Brigade struck occupiers’ Tor and Buk-M3 air defence systems with drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces hit three pieces of enemy equipment in their area of responsibility. 1 504 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

occupiers ’Worm-trap’: Madyar shows Unmanned Systems Forces leaving small stretch of frontline strewn with enemy bodies. VIDEO Earlier, a photo from a frontline sector completely strewn with enemy bodies went viral online. It turned out to be a frame taken by a drone of the Unmanned Systems Forces, recording the results of pilots from the 414th "Madyar’s Birds" Brigade. 7 806 12 Previously in trend: Magyar appointed commander of Unmanned Systems Forces Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated seven occupiers who were hiding in corners and pretending to be dead. One hid under poncho, another played dead: SIGNUM battalion drone pilots eliminate occupiers. VIDEO Drone pilots from the SIGNUM battalion have eliminated seven occupiers in the Lyman direction. 3 351 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Unmanned Systems Forces hit 88 Russian targets in November Unmanned Systems Forces hit 88 Russian targets in November. LIST In November, the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 108 combat missions, striking 88 targets belonging to the Russian occupiers. 659 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Drone industry

Omega special forces showed footage of thousands of kilometres of fibre optic cables scattered throughout the forests. Thousands of kilometres of fibre-optic cables strewn across frontline terrain: Omega fighters’ footage. VIDEO Special forces of the 5th Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" of the National Guard have shown footage of the new reality at the front – the use of fibre-optic FPV drones. 8 269 11 Previously in trend: Fiber-optic drones

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade eliminated 12 occupiers in their area of responsibility. Ukrainian drone operators of the 412th "Nemesis" regiment eliminated 12 occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators from the 412th Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces targeted Russian forces and their shelters in their area of responsibility. 3 737 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Unmanned Systems Forces. Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian Buk-M1, Buk-M2 and Tor-M2 air defence systems worth $60 million. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, operating together with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and a Special Operations Centre, destroyed three Russian surface-to-air missile systems – Buk-M1, Buk-M2 and Tor-M2. 3 694 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Drone flies into dugout with occupiers Ukrainian kamikaze drone flies into dugout with Russian drone operators. VIDEO Drone operators from the Bulava unit of the 72nd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians tracked down and destroyed the location of Russian drone operators, taking out at least two occupiers. 6 309 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Ukrainian drone operator waited until the occupier, who pretended to be dead, made a move Ukrainian FPV drone eliminated occupier who was playing dead. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators have filmed the elimination of a Russian infantryman who tried to play dead. 2 720 16 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators from the 414th Brigade Ptakhy Madyara eliminated the occupier Madyar’s Birds drone hits occupier in head: his eyes pop out and mouth falls open. VIDEO Drone operators of the 414th Brigade, "Madyar’s Birds", spotted an occupier "strolling" across a Ukrainian field and eliminated him. 7 963 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian drone operators strike enemy equipment and personnel on the roads Occupier tried to flee on motorcycle from Ukrainian drone but failed – combat work by Ivan Franko Group. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators from the Ivan Franko Group continue to destroy Russian equipment along with its personnel in the hottest areas of the front line. 3 189 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 54th Brigade eliminated an invader who decided to rest under a tree Lone Russian soldier under tree was left without limbs as result of Ukrainian drone strike. VIDEO Strike drones belonging to the Incognito Group battalion of the 54th Separate Mechanised Brigade struck an occupier who was left alone after unsuccessful assaults. 6 723 20 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion eliminated five occupiers who were trying to hide behind trees. SIGNUM strike drones eliminated five Russian infantrymen in forest belt. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the Defence Forces used strike drones against the invaders, who unsuccessfully attempted to remain "invisible" behind trees. 3 888 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Zelenskyy’s address Zelenskyy held Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ meeting: strengthening air defence, USF and protection of frontline areas. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1,360th day of the war with Russia. 1 299 20 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

The Azov Corps, together with neighbouring brigades, eliminated the occupiers in the Dobropillia direction. Azov drones caught up with and eliminated 24 occupiers: one was hit by drone where there was no armour. VIDEO Soldiers of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov", together with drone operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces and Airborne Assault Forces, are conducting a special operation to destroy Russian occupiers' personnel and equipment in the Dobropillia direction. 4 053 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Azov Brigade

414th Brigade eliminate Russian soldier in open terrain with strike UAV Futile to run: Madyar’s Birds drone eliminated ivader in middle of field. VIDEO Drone operators of the 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" eliminated an occupier with a strike UAV in open terrain. 2 228 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated an occupier in the Liman region who was trying to play dead in the forest Occupier pretended to be dead in forest and was left "to rest" there forever: SIGNUM fighters. VIDEO Drone operators of the SIGNUM battalion, part of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, eliminated the occupier during a drone flyover in a wooded area on the Lyman front. 3 606 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Fighters from the 5th Omega detachment hit three occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Omega special forces struck three enemy infantrymen in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Special forces from the 5th separate Omega detachment shared footage of the destruction of Russian infantry in the Pokrovsk direction. 1 650 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Battles for Myrnohrad Fire in Myrnohrad is result of preconditions that could have been changed – serviceman on Russian troop buildup Lack of resources and leadership inertia allowed the enemy to build up forces, as a result, Myrnohrad and Pokrovsk suffered. 2 417 9 Previously in trend: Russian assault on Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM battalion crews destroyed 11 enemy Molniya drones in the Lyman direction SIGNUM battalion destroyed 11 enemy Molniya drones. VIDEO Crews from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade carried out a special air operation to destroy enemy Molniya drones. 1 319 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Drone operators from the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed five pieces of equipment and occupiers in the Lyman direction. SIGNUM drones destroyed five pieces of equipment in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade destroyed five pieces of equipment and personnel belonging to the occupiers in the Lyman direction. 1 731 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Unmanned Systems Forces announce recruitment drive for the Armed Forces of Ukraine "We are looking for nerds, not tigers," Madyar posted original motivational video of USF. VIDEO Commander of Unmanned Systems Forces Robert "Madyar" Brovdi has released an original video calling on civilians with no combat experience to join the USF. 25 617 27 Previously in trend: Recruitment Center Magyar appointed commander of Unmanned Systems Forces Drone industry

Zelenskyy visited the command post of the 414th Brigade of the USF Zelenskyy listened to report from commander of USF at command post of 414th Brigade "Magyar Birds". PHOTO At the main command post of the 414th Separate Brigade of Strike Unmanned Aerial Systems "Magyar Birds", which is responsible for the section of the front near Pokrovsk, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy listened to a report by the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi and spoke with the commanders of the units. 8 712 37 Previously in trend: Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Soldiers of the 414th Brigade Ptakhy Madyara eliminated the occupier with a strike drone Hiding in bushes failed: Madyar’s Birds drones incinerated occupier. VIDEO Fighters of the 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" eliminated a Russian occupier who tried to hide in the bushes. 2 945 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian drone operators from the Madyar’s Birds eliminated an occupier among the remains of destroyed enemy equipment Invader was hiding among scrap metal, and "Madyar’s Birds" drone tore him to pieces. VIDEO 18+ Drone operators from the 414th Brigade "Madyar's Birds" eliminated the occupier with a strike UAV. 6 415 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

PEGAS drone operators eliminated the occupiers and destroyed enemy equipment and shelters. PEGAS fighters’ strike drones destroyed 2 vehicles, dugout and 7 occupiers. VIDEO Kamikaze drones from the PEGAS unit, operated by troops of the 427th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "RAROH," eliminate another group of Russian military personnel 1 159 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian drone Unmanned systems forces struck five substations deep inside Russia On the night of Sunday, November 2, units of the First Separate Center of Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked five substations on Russian territory. 3 400 10 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian energy system

Soldiers of the 414th Brigade Madiar’s Birds eliminated 39 occupiers and destroyed enemy equipment. Fighters of 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" eliminate enemy: 8,005 occupiers eliminated in October. VIDEO Fighters from the 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" continue to kill the occupiers in one of the directions. 4 322 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Magyar announced recruitment to the Unmanned Systems Forces Madyar announces recruitment for Unmanned Systems Forces: 15,000 new vacancies open. VIDEO Major General Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (callsign "Madyar"), has announced the first large-scale recruitment campaign for the Unmanned Systems Forces, opening 15,000 new positions, including drone operator roles. 13 942 91 Previously in trend: Recruitment Center Magyar appointed commander of Unmanned Systems Forces

Fighters of the 20th K-2 brigade eliminated the occupiers’ personnel and a quad bike Occupier torn in two parts and torso hurled into air. VIDEO Drone operators from the 20th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade K-2  are taking out Russian troops and equipment. 4 141 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers