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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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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. 2 842 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. 2 179 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. 1 243 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in the Kupіansk direction 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. 6 773 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

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. 2 425 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

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. 3 120 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. 3 362 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". 4 398 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 deep in the rear, the enemy lost critically important equipment worth tens of millions of dollars. 2 135 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. 3 057 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 Middle Strike Command Center, eliminated three Tor surface-to-air missile systems simultaneously in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 026 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Drone attacks truck Record-breaking "Russian-killer" near Donetsk: "Phoenix" pilots burned down 12 pieces of enemy equipment from distance of over 50 km. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces' unmanned systems continue to demonstrate that there are no safe zones for the occupiers, even deep in the rear. According to Censor.NET, operators from the Main Department of Unmanned Aviation Systems (MD UAS) "Phoenix" staged a veritable rout of an enemy logistics convoy on a road near Donetsk. 16 258 20 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Fighters from the 422nd BPS battalion flew a strike drone into a crowd of Russian infantry 422nd "Luftwaffe" Battalion drone flew into group of occupiers as they were unloading from "loaf". VIDEO Drone operators from the 422nd Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems "Luftwaffe" struck a concentration of Russian infantry near their shelter. 5 894 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Drone attacks Russian Osha air defence system Operators of Nemesis brigade struck Russian Osa air defence system in Donetsk region. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces continue to systematically destroy the occupiers' air defences, opening up the skies for Ukrainian aviation and drones. According to Censor.NET, pilots of the 412th Separate Brigade of Nemesis Unmanned Systems Forces delivered a precision strike onthe Osa anti-aircraft missile system in the Donetsk direction. 1 768 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed $120 million worth of enemy air defence systems Unmanned Systems Forces strike enemy air defense systems worth over $120 million in less than week. VIDEO The Unmanned Systems Forces have struck high-priority targets, enemy air defense systems with an estimated value of over $120 million, in less than a week. 1 235 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk region fightings in Kherson region

The Viy unmanned systems battalion eliminated an occupier who decided to take a break near the building Drones from "Viy" battalion eliminated ruscist during his "rest period". VIDEO Drone operators from the "Viy" unmanned systems battalion of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade struck a ruscists with an FPV drone in their area of responsibility. 2 990 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Madiar’s birds eliminated the occupier, who was unable to repair his weapon and start shooting. Bulava USF Battalion of 72nd Mechanised Brigade eliminated more than 3,500 occupiers in year. INFOGRAPHICS The Bulava unmanned systems battalion of the 72nd Mechanised Brigade named after the Black Cossacks is celebrating its third anniversary. 641 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

destruction of Russian air defence Destruction of Russian air defence: USF fighters destroyed three "Tor-M2" air defence systems and one "Osa" air defence system in occupied territories. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces (USF) continue to methodically burn out enemy air defence systems, opening up the skies for further operations by Ukrainian aviation and long-range artillery. According to Censor.NET, USF troops carried out a series of successful attacks on the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Kherson regions. 5 178 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Destruction of Russian equipment

Sapsan battalion fighters shot down 57 Russian drones Pilots of "Sapsan" battalion destroyed more than fifty enemy drones in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, the "Markiiany" - soldiers of the "Sapsan" unmanned systems battalion - shot down a number of enemy drones in the first days of February. 1 046 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the Defence Forces struck the occupiers’ MLRS, which was firing on the city. Lasar’s Group drone crews destroy Uragan MLRS that shelled Zaporizhzhia. VIDEO Crews of the National Guard of Ukraine’s Lasar’s Group destroyed a BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system that had been firing at civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. 3 854 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

Unmanned systems forces destroyed nine occupiers’ MLRS in January. In January, Nemesis drones destroyed nine enemy MLRS, including rare North Korean M1991. VIDEO Operators of unmanned systems destroy enemy rocket artillery across the entire combat zone. 1 971 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Soldiers of the Phoenix unit struck enemy personnel and equipment in Dobropillia Minus 15 occupiers and 4 cannons in Dobropillia direction: combat work of Phoenix unit. VIDEO Border guards-pilots of the Phoenix Unmanned Systems Forces struck enemy personnel, equipment and shelters in the Dobropillia direction. 2 409 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in Dobropillia direction

Unmanned Systems Forces Raid unmanned systems operators deliver cargo where vehicles cannot reach. VIDEO Operators of the 413th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "Raid" deliver ammunition, food, water, and pharmaceutical drugs by air to fighters from adjacent units where ground logistics are complicated. 1 384 2 Previously in trend: Unmanned technologies Drone industry

Meeting between Syrskyi and the SSU We are increasing unmanned component of assault troops and Territorial Defence Forces, - Syrskyi. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukraine continues to expand its drone units and implement new technological solutions. 1 888 15 Previously in trend: Syrskyi briefing

The effectiveness of drones on the front line is increasing: statement by Syrskyi About 60% of damage on front line is caused by drones. 40% is caused by artillery, - Syrskyi The expansion and improvement of the Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch of the armed forces continues. 950 8 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Lasar’s Group NGU fighters repelled an assault by the occupiers in the Novopavlivka direction. NGU "Lasar’s Group" drone operators repel assault, burn tanks in Novopavlivka direction. VIDEO Fighters from the NGU strike UAV unit "Lasar’s Group" repelled an assault in the Novopavlivka direction and burned enemy tanks. 3 005 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Repelling assault

Pilots of the 429th Achilles Brigade’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit over 100 air targets in a month. Drone operators of 429th Achilles Brigade destroyed more than 100 occupiers’ UAVs in month. VIDEO Unmanned systems forces carry out systematic detection, identification and destruction of enemy strike and reconnaissance UAVs. 800 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Madyar’s Birds strike Russian soldier in ruined building, video released Occupier climbed into roofless building and was eliminated: combat work by "Madyar’s Birds". VIDEO Ukrainian pilots of the 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" struck an occupier inside a ruined building in their area of responsibility. 3 817 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Unmanned Systems Forces thwarted the enemy’s assault attempt USF pilots take out UAV control point and over 1,500 occupiers in month. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) grouping thwarted the enemy’s attempt to advance toward the positions of the Defense Forces in the Donetsk region. 2 283 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region Repelling assault

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. 2 190 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. 5 639 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. 3 225 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. 1 437 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. 9 014 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. 1 218 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. 5 011 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. 1 407 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. 2 825 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. 12 547 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. 360 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. 2 008 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. 6 106 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. 3 365 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. 5 931 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. 4 336 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. 3 262 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. 1 907 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. 1 577 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment