The Unmanned Systems Forces have been instrumental in conducting a series of strategic strikes against enemy units and facilities. Recent operations include attacks on UAV training centers, radar units, and logistical bases, showcasing the capability of Ukraine's unmanned assets. These strikes are part of coordinated efforts with the Center for Deep Strikes and have led to significant enemy losses exceeding Russian mobilization rates for consecutive months. In April alone, 38 Russian air defense systems were disabled. Additionally, the forces destroyed enemy aircraft at Shagol airfield and multiple pieces of equipment across various strategic locations. These achievements display the critical role unmanned systems play in modern warfare, ensuring effective military strategy and operations against hostile forces.

What are the recent achievements of the Unmanned Systems Forces?

The Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully struck numerous enemy UAV training centers, radar units, and logistical facilities. This includes hitting key Russian aircraft and missile systems, notably reducing the enemy's operational capabilities. These operations have significantly impacted Russian forces, aligning with strategic Ukrainian defense goals.

How have the Unmanned Systems Forces affected Russian military capabilities?

The operations conducted by the Unmanned Systems Forces have drastically reduced Russian military capabilities by destroying crucial assets such as radars, air defense systems, and logistical equipment. This has decreased the enemy's ability to launch effective counterattacks, thereby enhancing Ukraine's strategic position.

How does the Unmanned Systems Forces contribute to Ukraine's defense strategy?

The Unmanned Systems Forces play a pivotal role in Ukraine's defense by employing advanced UAV technology to execute precise strikes on enemy targets. These forces are essential for disrupting enemy logistics, neutralizing air defenses, and maintaining Ukrainian superiority on the battlefield.

What is the impact of USF on enemy troop replenishment in Russia?

The impact of the Unmanned Systems Forces has been profound, with strikes reducing Russian replenishment capacity due to increased losses. The consistent targeting of logistical and military infrastructure means Russian forces are facing deficits in both personnel and equipment replenishment, affecting their operational readiness.

What future actions are projected for the Unmanned Systems Forces?

Future projections for the Unmanned Systems Forces include continuing to target high-value enemy infrastructure, focusing on debilitating Russia's logistical and operational capabilities. Enhancements in UAV technology and strategic coordination are expected to further increase the effectiveness of these strikes, maintaining pressure on enemy forces.

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USF For first time in world, fighters from 412th Nemesis Brigade shot down "Shahed" with interceptor drone from surface platform, - USF. VIDEO Operators from the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces have, for the first time, successfully intercepted a Shahed-136 attack drone using an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface platform. 4 346 10 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Shooting Shahed from a surface platform

Ukrainian drone attacks Russian SAM system "Pantsir-S1" down: in Mariupol, Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed enemy SAM system. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) continue to systematically neutralise enemy air defence systems in the temporarily occupied territories. This time, a successful operation was carried out in occupied Mariupol. This was reported by Censor.NET. 2 924 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

SBU strikes Russian fuel trains near Luhansk with drones SSU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. VIDEO Officers of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, together with units of the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have destroyed Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. 5 659 5 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck 16 Russian military targets: air defense systems, Iskander missiles, and oil depots AFU’s unmanned systems forces struck 16 Russian targets, including air defense systems and "Iskander" missiles. VIDEO Ukrainian drone forces struck 16 Russian targets, including Iskander ballistic missile bases and anti-aircraft missile systems. 4 549 5 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Striking Russia

Unmanned Systems Forces fighters struck the occupiers’ air defence system in Mariupol Unmanned Systems Forces hit 12 occupiers’ air defence systems in two weeks of April and attacked Russian rear bases. VIDEO Pilots of the Unmanned Systems Forces’ 9th Kairos Battalion of the 414th Separate Madyar’s Birds Brigade destroyed one Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system in Mariupol on 10 April. 1 955 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade struck a number of locations where the occupiers’ equipment was stationed Nemesis Brigade drone operators strike enemy vehicle staging area in rear, destroying 3 armored fighting vehicles and 6 motor vehicles. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces continue to destroy enemy vehicle staging areas even deep in the enemy’s rear. 2 935 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

In the 10 months since the SBS was established, pilots have eliminated over 82,000 occupiers Unmanned systems forces have eliminated over 82,000 occupiers in 10 months. VIDEO In the 10 months since the Unmanned Systems Forces group was established, more than 82,000 enemy personnel have been eliminated. 1 543 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Soldiers of the 422nd Regiment struck two of the occupiers’ locomotives Two locomotives providing military transport for Russian army have been destroyed: combat operations by 422nd Luftwaffe Regiment. VIDEO Operators from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment of the LUFTWAFFE struck and destroyed two locomotives used for the Russian Federation’s military logistics. 4 022 9 Previously in trend: Drone operators Strikes on Russian logistics

Destruction of Russian military equipment Effectiveness at distance of 57 km: Armed Forces of Ukraine drones destroy enemy equipment deep behind enemy lines. VIDEO A video filmed by the Russian occupiers themselves has appeared online, clearly demonstrating the effectiveness of Ukrainian drone units operating deep behind enemy lines. This is reported by Censor.NET. 5 294 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of a Russian air defence system Enemy Tor-M1 air defence system shot down two Ukrainian drones but was destroyed by third. VIDEO A video has been released online showing the successful destruction of one of the enemy’s most dangerous air defence assets – the Tor-M1 anti-aircraft missile system. The operation was carried out by pilots from the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Centre of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF). This... 10 931 17 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

USF pilots strike Gerbera drone operators during launch USF pilots strike Russian Gerbera operators directly during UAV launch. VIDEO Pilots of the 1st Separate Centre of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck Russian operators of Gerbera UAVs during combat operations. 6 451 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Strike on KuibyshevAzot Unmanned aerial systems struck "KuibyshevAzot" in Togliatti, - Madyar. VIDEO Soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Brigade struck the ‘KuibyshevAzot’ plant in Togliatti (Samara Oblast, Russian Federation). 5 211 28 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Pilots from the 414th USF Brigade struck fuel tankers and a Buk air defence system in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region Pilots of 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" destroyed "Buk-M1" anti-aircraft missile system, fuel tankers and depots in Luhansk region. VIDEO Units of the 414th Brigade "Madyar's Birds" destroyed a Buk-M1 air defence system, fuel tankers and depots in the temporarily occupied Luhansk region. 2 681 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in occupied Luhansk region Drone operators

Ukrainian forces destroy Orion drones and aircraft in Crimea USF and DIU destroy 4 Orion UAVs, An-72P aircraft and Mech radar in Crimea. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) destroyed four Orion UAVs, an An-72P transport aircraft, and a Mech radar system at the Kirovske airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea. 4 577 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

Soldiers of the 414th Brigade struck the occupiers’ radar stations and air defence systems Unmanned Systems Forces successfully struck 41 enemy SAM systems and radars in March. VIDEO Pilots of the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems (USF) Brigade "Madyar’s Birds", struck an S-300 radar, a Tor surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, an MT-LB and three VATs on the night of 31 December. 1 476 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Pilots of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a number of substations in the Luhansk region Moment USF pilots strike power substation of Alchevsk Iron and Steel Works. VIDEO Pilots of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck energy and military infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region on the night of 30 March, including substations and the Alchevsk Iron and Steel Works. 6 067 16 Previously in trend: Situation in occupied Luhansk region Drone operators Magyar appointed commander of Unmanned Systems Forces

Destruction of Russian air defence USF 9th Brigade soldiers disabled enemy’s "Tor" air defence system in occupied territory. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk Oblast, operators from the 9th Separate Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) carried out a successful operation to neutralise enemy forces. This was reported by Censor.NET. 2 231 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Unmanned aerial systems struck the occupiers’ multiple launch rocket systems and fuel logistics USF pilots struck three "Smerch/Tornado-S" multiple launch rocket systems in Crimea. VIDEO Operators from the 1st Separate Centre of the Unmanned Systems Forces carried out strikes against a base housing Russian troops’ BM-30 ‘Smerch/Tornado-S’ multiple launch rocket systems in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea, as well as against the enemy’s fuel logistics in the Luhansk... 4 217 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Drone operators

Phoenix unit hits Russian armor and logistics in Donetsk Pilots of "Phoenix" USF unit hit tank, "Grad" MLRS, and occupiers’ logistics in Donetsk region. VIDEO Pilots from the "Phoenix" Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) grouping of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine carried out a series of strikes on Russian military equipment in the Donetsk direction, hitting a number of enemy combat and logistical targets. 1 886 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk region Drone operators robotic ground complex

Ukraine has, for the first time, remotely shot down a Shahed using an interceptor drone The 190th Training Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces was the first in the world to shoot down a "Shahed" remotely, - military analyst. VIDEO The 190th Training Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces is the first in the world to implement the remote shooting down of "Shaheds" using the LITAVR system from F-Drones. 6 964 16 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone operators Drone shootings over Ukraine

SBU fighters have released footage of the aftermath of the strike on one of Russia’s largest oil export terminals Unmanned Systems Forces release aftermath of strike on one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in Baltic Sea. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces have released the aftermath of a strike on one of Russia’s largest export oil terminals on the Baltic coast. 8 929 21 Previously in trend: Drone operators USF strikes on Russian oil facilities in Russian Federation Strikes on Russia’s oil refining sector

Fighters from the 1st Separate Assault Battalion have released footage of eliminated occupiers following a failed assault Drone operators of 1st Separate Assault Regiment show dozen eliminated occupiers after failed assault near Huliaipole. VIDEO Footage of the aftermath of a failed attempt by Russian troops to retake lost positions in the Huliaipole direction has been published online. 4 907 15 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Operation G-Day: The 412th Nemesis Brigade destroyed over 130 vehicles near Hulyaypole Operation "G-Day": 412th "Nemesis" Brigade destroyed over 130 vehicles near Huliaipole. VIDEO In early 2026, the 412th ‘Nemesis’ Brigade carried out a large-scale operation, ‘G-Day’, to destroy the Russian occupiers’ logistics infrastructure in the Huliaipole area. 7 296 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Soldiers of the 422nd Regiment struck a depot containing enemy equipment and weapons Soldiers of 422nd "LUFTWAFFE" Regiment located and destroyed depot of occupiers’ ammunition and equipment. VIDEO Pilots from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "LUFTWAFFE" have identified a storage site for enemy equipment within their area of responsibility. 3 799 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Russian Ka-52 destroyed by a drone in Donetsk region: details USF fighters destroyed occupiers’ Ka-52 with FPV drone: pilots were also "finished off" by drones. VIDEO USF troops shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter in the Donetsk region. 12 181 46 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters

Soldiers of the 426th Unmanned Systems Regiment destroyed the occupiers’ Strela air defence system Soldiers of 426th Regiment struck enemy’s "Strela-10" air defence system with "Leleka" and "Bulava" drones over 90 km from front line. VIDEO Soldiers from the 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment successfully struck a Russian "Strela-10" anti-aicraft missile system more than 90 kilometres from the front line. 4 067 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

Pilots of the 413th Special Forces Battalion destroyed the occupiers’ electronic warfare equipment A resident in the Zaporizhzhia sector Drone operators of Unmanned Systems Forces’ Reid unit hit enemy Zhitel electronic warfare system in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 413th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces, "Reid," detected and successfully struck a Russian R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare system. 2 747 2 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

Operators from the 422nd Regiment struck a number of enemy vehicles and Shahed control antennas Drone operators of 422nd Regiment "LUFTWAFFE" destroy 2 Buk-M1 air defence systems and 6 MESH communications antennas used to control Shaheds. VIDEO Pilots of the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "LUFTWAFFE" demonstrated highly effective combat performance, delivering a series of precise strikes on key occupier targets. 2 110 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Special Operations Forces carried out a precision strike, destroying key enemy targets in Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia region Special Operations Forces struck missile launch site and ammunition depots in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia On the night of March 17, 2026, units of the Special Operations Forces’ Middle-strike division destroyed a missile system command post in Crimea, an S-400 component, and an ammunition depot in Zaporizhzhia. 2 918 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Raid regiment destroys Russian Tor-M2 near Balashivka Operators of 413th Separate Regiment of USF "Raid" burn Russian Tor-M2 air defence system near Balashivka. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 413th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Raid, detected and struck a Russian Tor-M2 air defence system. 2 333 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

Special Operations Forces struck the occupiers’ Iskander in Crimea Special Operations Forces struck Iskander launchers in Crimea that were preparing strikes on Ukrainian cities. VIDEO On the night of 14 March, units of the Special Operations Forces’ Deep Strike unit released footage showing long-range drones striking launchers of the Iskander tactical missile system, which were based in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 7 465 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Drone operators

Soldiers of the 422nd Regiment struck two of the occupiers’ locomotives in the Zaporizhzhia sector Drones from 422nd "LUFTWAFFE" regiment struck two of occupiers’ locomotives in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Pilots from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "LUFTWAFFE" struck two Russian locomotives in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 094 30 Previously in trend: Drone operators Strikes on Russian logistics

USF drones struck Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region Unmanned aerial systems struck "Rubicon" facilities in occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Units of the USF of AFU struck four targets belonging to the Russian "Rubicon" unit in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, destroying warehouses, a repair base, and a deployment point. 5 092 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

USF strike Russian Buk-M1 system in Zaporizhzhia region Operators of Unmanned Systems Forces hit enemy Buk-M1 SAM system in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Russian Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system in the Zaporizhzhia region. 3 082 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

Defence Forces soldiers hit an enemy radar station in the rear of Luhansk region Lasar’s Group NGU fighters destroyed Russian Yastreb-AV radar worth $50 million. VIDEO The separate special forces detachment Lasar’s Group of the National Guard of Ukraine, destroyed a Russian 1K148 Yastreb-AV radar station in the Luhansk region, deep behind the line of combat contact. 3 309 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Ukrainian drone attacks Russian UAV Interceptor drone armed with Ptashka net launcher shoots down Russian Molniya UAV. VIDEO Ukrainian developers of unmanned systems continue to surprise with unconventional solutions in the fight for air supremacy. According to Censor.NET, unique footage of a domestic interceptor drone equipped with a net launcher system from Ptasha Drones has appeared online. 6 375 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Strike on Selydove Enemy command posts in Selydove destroyed, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Troops. VIDEO The 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces, together with the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, carried out a successful operation to destroy enemy command posts and deployment sites in Selydove. 2 189 1

SBS fighters hit the occupiers’ air defence and electronic warfare systems Unmanned Systems Forces pilots strike Tor SAM system and direct HIMARS at occupiers’ Zhitel EW system. VIDEO Pilots of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Tor surface-to-air missile system during the night of 8 March and adjusted a HIMARS strike on the enemy’s R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare system in the temporarily occupied territories. 3 084 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

USF fighters hit the occupiers’ air defence in the temporarily occupied territories USF operators destroyed S-300V and Tor air defence systems and damaged Pantsir air defence system. VIDEO Operators of unmanned aerial systems continue to destroy enemy air defence systems. 2 434 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

Drone operators from the Sapsan battalion hit the occupiers’ guns and logistics equipment in the Kupiansk direction. D-30, MT-12 guns and armored vehicle "Tigr" destroyed: "Sapsan" battalion hit 8 pieces of ruscists’ equipment. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, eight units of enemy firepower and logistics equipment were hit by Ukrainian drones. 1 523 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction Drone operators

Fighters of the 422nd Unmanned Regiment hit the occupiers’ air defence system camouflaged among the trees Operators of 422nd LUFTWAFFE regiment hit occupiers’ Buk M1 air defence system. VIDEO Drone operators from the 422nd Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "LUFTWAFFE" detected the occupiers' Buk M1 anti-aircraft missile system in their area of responsibility. 2 617 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Shahed Ukrainian anti-aircraft FPV drone caught up with and destroyed Iranian "Shahed". VIDEO Ukrainian masters of unmanned systems continue to rewrite the textbooks of modern warfare. According to Censor.NET, unique footage has been published online showing a conventional anti-aircraft FPV drone successfully intercepting and destroying an Iranian-Russian "Shahed" strike UAV. 7 014 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Russian radar explodes Ukrainian soldiers destroyed Russian "Kasta" radar station in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO The Defense Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful joint operation to demilitarize enemy air defense and reconnaissance in the southern direction. As reported by Censor.NET, a Russian Kasta-2E2 radar station was detected and completely destroyed in the Zaporizhzhia region. 3 310 7

Madyar’s birds The unmanned systems forces struck a radar station and air defence system near Mariupol. On night of 1 March, USF "Madyar Birds" destroyed "Imbir" radar station and "S-300V" air defence system near Mariupol. VIDEO On the night of 1 March, operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck enemy air defence elements near Mariupol - the Imbir radar station and the 9A84 launch and loading unit of the S-300V anti-aircraft missile system. 3 566 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Destruction of Russian anti-aircraft missile and gun system at Azovstal USF fighters destroyed Russian "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system on ruins of "Azovstal" in occupied Mariupol. VIDEO A symbolic and effective operation deep behind enemy lines. According to Censor.NET, on 27 February, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) successfully destroyed the expensive Russian anti-aircraft missile and gun system "Pantsir-S1". 4 541 11

Drone attacks Russian armoured vehicle USF destroyed Uragan MLRS, Pantsir ADMGS, Buk SAM system, and occupiers’ radar in Donetsk region, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea overnight. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine created a real hell for the enemy on the night of February 24, 2026, symbolically marking another anniversary of the full-scale invasion. According to Censor.NET, as a result of coordinated strikes across the entire front line and... 2 245 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Fighters of the 414th USF Brigade hit two Tor air defence systems of the occupiers and one oil depot. USF drones strike oil depot in Luhansk and two more air defence systems in Donetsk and the Mariupol area. VIDEO On the night of 22 February 2026, pilots from the 6th Battalion of the 414th Separate Brigade, together with fighters from the 1st Separate Centre of Unmanned Systems Forces, detected and destroyed enemy air defence systems and an oil depot. 3 264 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Drone attacks Russian air defence system Minus $75 million: USF destroyed three Tor SAM systems in Zaporizhzhia region in one night. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a brilliant operation to simultaneously blind the enemy on the southern front. As reported by Censor.NET, on the night of February 20, 2026, pilots of the 1st Separate USF Center, coordinated by the newly established... 4 190 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment