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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen significant use of drones on the battlefield. Units like the 414th Brigade's "Madyar's Birds" have become renowned for their precision strikes against enemy targets, including Russian occupiers and dugouts. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are critical in modern warfare, providing both offensive capabilities and vital reconnaissance. In a significant development, the European Union has pledged €2 billion to enhance Ukraine's drone production capacity. This initiative not only boosts Ukraine's technological capabilities but also strengthens the EU's position in drone technology. Meanwhile, forces like the 429th "Achilles" Regiment have demonstrated the effectiveness of drones in disabling heavy enemy equipment, such as the TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" flamethrower systems. These advancements underscore the strategic importance of drones in contemporary warfare, influencing military tactics and international cooperation.

How are drones being used in the Ukraine conflict?

Drones are playing a pivotal role in the Ukraine conflict, being used for both offensive and reconnaissance missions. Units like "Madyar’s Birds" employ them to strike at high-value enemy targets, disrupting operations and causing significant damage to military assets. This has made drones an indispensable part of modern warfare strategies.

What is the significance of the €2 billion EU funding for Ukraine?

The European Union's €2 billion funding aims to bolster Ukraine's drone manufacturing capabilities. This move is expected to enhance Ukraine's defensive capabilities against ongoing threats while also advancing the EU's technological edge in drone production, serving both strategic and economic interests.

Which brigades in Ukraine are known for drone operations?

Several brigades in Ukraine have gained notoriety for effective drone operations, including the 414th "Madyar’s Birds," the 412th "Nemesis" Regiment, and the 429th "Achilles" Regiment. These units utilize UAVs for precision strikes, enhancing their combat capabilities and achieving operational successes.

What impact do drones have on modern military strategies?

Drones significantly influence modern military strategies by offering strategic advantages such as real-time surveillance, targeted strikes, and reduced risk to personnel. Their ability to engage and disable enemy equipment makes them a crucial component of contemporary military operations and planning.

Are there international collaborations related to drone technology?

Yes, international collaborations on drone technology are increasing. For example, Ukraine and Poland have agreed to establish a combined task force for unmanned aerial systems, fostering shared expertise and operational effectiveness, while the EU’s investment in Ukraine’s drone sector exemplifies cross-border technological cooperation and development.

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An anti-aircraft drone destroys Russian drone Southern Defence Forces shoot down four Russian reconnaissance UAVs: three "Supercam" and one "Zala". VIDEO Drone operators from the Southern Defence Forces destroyed four enemy reconnaissance drones. 1 464 3 Previously in trend: War Result of the work of the air force

Consequences of attack on Odesa region Consequences of hostile attacks in Odesa region: energy and civilian infrastructure facilities were hit.. PHOTOS Late in the evening of 6 March, Russians attacked Odesa region with attack drones. On the night of 7 March, they launched a missile attack on the region. 1 879 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa Attack on Odesa on 6 March

Russians massively attack with missiles and shaheds Russians launch massive missile strike: MiG-31K is also in air (updated) Since the night, Russian invaders have been attacking Ukraine with drones and missiles. 13 105 46 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack

Britain to buy 30 million pounds worth of attack drones for Ukraine UK signs £30 million agreement for supply of strike drones to Ukraine The United Kingdom and the Anglo-American defense technology company Anduril have signed an agreement that will help the Armed Forces of Ukraine obtain more advanced attack UAVs to combat Russian aggression in the Black Sea. 4 485 11 Previously in trend: Supply of drones from allies

Consequences of strikes on Kharkiv Two injured in Kharkiv as result of drone attack (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 6 March, an enemy drone hit a high-rise building in Kharkiv. 1 203 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv

Consequences of drone attack on Sumy UAV attack in Sumy: one person killed. PHOTOS On the night of 6 March, Russians attacked Sumy with drones. One person died as a result of the attack. 2 372 2 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

Schoof and Zelenskyy discuss investment package Dutch PM Schoof and Zelenskyy discussed €700 million investment package for UAVs Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the parties discussed, among other things, a €700 million investment package for UAVs. 502 3 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Russian plane performed provocative manoeuvres near French drone France claims Russian fighter jet provocation against Reaper drone over the Mediterranean. PHOTO French Defence Minister Sébastien Le Coronneu announced the provocative actions of a Russian SU-35 fighter jet against a French Reaper drone over the Mediterranean Sea. The drone was conducting reconnaissance in international airspace. 8 281 30 Previously in trend: Provocations of Russian Federation

shaheds Fire at enterprise and damage to building occurred as result of attack by enemy UAVs in Kyiv region At the end of the day on 4 March, a fire broke out at an enterprise in the Boryspil district of Kyiv region as a result of an attack by enemy drones. Also, windows were smashed in one of the multi-storey buildings. 1 740 2 Previously in trend: War UAV attack on Kyiv region

Shahed attack on 4 March 2025. How many targets were hit Air defence destroyed 65 Russian UAVs out of 99 launched, 32 were lost locally. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 4 March, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 99 Shahed-type attack UAVs and other types of drones. 557 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

Consequences of the UAV attack in Odesa Consequences of UAV attack on Odesa: 4 civilians injured, energy infrastructure, residential buildings, and business center damaged. PHOTOS On the evening of 3 March, Russians once again attacked Odesa with "shaheds". 2 945 2

The wreckage of Shahed fell in Kyiv Explosions occurred in Odesa – mayor On the evening of March 3, explosions occurred in Odesa. 2 293 3 Previously in trend: Attack of drones

UAV attack on Kharkiv on 2 March Consequences of enemy attack on Kharkiv city centre. PHOTOS On 2 March, around 22:00, Russian occupiers shelled a residential area in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv. 2 256 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv

Air defence forces shot down 64 enemy UAVs over last day Ukrainian air defence forces shot down 46 enemy UAVs out of 83, 31 imitator UAVs lost in the area - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 3 March 2025, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitation drones from 4 directions - Oryol, Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 518 0 Previously in trend: Attack of UAVs

Ufa Drones attacked number of Russian regions at night: powerful explosions in Ufa. VIDEO On the night of 3 March, powerful explosions occurred in Ufa, which were followed by a fire on the territory of the enterprise, presumably Ufaorgsintez. 11 727 27

War Ukrainian soldiers neutralise 5 Russian reconnaissance UAVs in sky in Donetsk region. VIDEO In Donetsk region, pilots of the Non-Stop Group neutralised 5 Russian reconnaissance UAVs in the sky: 4 Zala and 1 Orlan. 2 363 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Aftermath of Shaheds attack on Kharkiv Drone attack on Kharkiv: number of victims has risen to 12, including two children. PHOTOS On the night of March 1, the enemy launched a massive drone strike on three districts of Kharkiv. 1 762 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv region

Enemy attacked Odesa region with attack drones once again Consequences of drone attack on Odesa region. PHOTOS On the evening of 28 February, Russian invaders once again attacked the Odesa region with drones. 2 313 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

Consequences of strikes on Balakliia Russians attacked Balakliia in evening, two women injured. PHOTO On 27 February, at around 21:50, an enemy drone attacked Balakliia, Kharkiv region. 792 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Air defense work on February 28 Air Defense Forces downed 107 Russian drones out of 208, another 97 lost in location - Air Force Since the evening of February 27, the Russians have attacked Ukraine with 208 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitation drones from the directions of: Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia. The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force and Defense Forces. 929 5 Previously in trend: War

Vasyl Ratushnyi Vasyl Ratushnyi, brother of famous activist Roman Ratushnyi and elder son of writer Svitlana Povaliaieva and soldier Taras Ratushnyi, died at front. PHOTO On 27 February, Vasyl Ratushnyi was killed during a combat mission. He was a UAV pilot with the "Birds of Magyars". 18 033 25 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

A warehouse and a cargo van caught fire in Mykolaiv due to the fall of drone debris. At night, enemy attacked Mykolaiv with drone, fire broke out. PHOTO At night, on 28 February, around 00:16 a.m., the enemy attacked Mykolaiv with a Shahed 131/136 UAV. 1 225 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

explosion Russians strike Kharkiv suburbs with 12 UAVs, 2 wounded – RMA On the evening of February 27, Russians attacked the suburbs of Kharkiv with at least 12 drones, injuring 2 people. 1 504 2

Air defence shot down 90 UAVs Air defence shot down 90 enemy drones out of 166, another 72 UAVs lost locally - Air Force On the night of 27 February 2025 ( since 20.00 on 26 February), Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 166 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitator drones of various types from the following directions: Oryol, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia. 648 2

Firefighting after drone attack Drone attack: fire broke out at industrial facility in Kyiv region. PHOTOS On the night of 27 February, Russian invaders once again attacked Kyiv region with drones. As a result of the fall of the UAV debris, a fire broke out at an industrial facility. 3 701 7

UAV Ukraine’s Security Service troops destroy 1676 enemy drones. VIDEO The SSU destroyed 1676 enemy drones, most of them reconnaissance drones: "Supercam, Zala, Orlan and others. 1 540 5 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine has created heavy kamikaze drone with range of over 1000 km Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have destroyed over 120 drones over Russian regions and Crimea The Russian Ministry of Defence said that on the night of 26 February 2025, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted 128 Ukrainian drones over the territory of a number of regions of Russia and occupied Crimea. 1 859 4

UAV Soldiers of 47th SMB shot down Russian Lancet attack UAV in air. VIDEO Soldiers of the Skywars air defence unit of the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura" shot down a Russian Lancet strike UAV in the sky. 3 595 3 Previously in trend: War

Attack on Kyiv region by Shaheds In Kyiv region, houses in two districts damaged, one injured. PHOTO On the night of 25 February, enemy drones once again attacked Kyiv region with strike drones. The defence forces were working. 2 657 1

UAV fragments hit unfinished multi-storey building Attack on Kyiv region: in Brovary district, UAV fragments hit unfinished multi-storey building, one person injured. PHOTO On the night of 24 February, Russian drones attacked Kyiv region. Air defence forces were deployed in the region, and the debris from a UAV hit an unfinished multi-storey building in the Brovary district. 3 040 2

How many drones did Ukraine produce in 2024 Last year, 2.2 million FPVs and 100 thousand long-range UAVs were produced. There will be even more, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that in 2024 Ukraine produced 2.2 million FPV drones and 100 thousand long-range UAVs. 2 373 37

Result of air defense work on February 22 Air defense forces shot down 82 drones out of 162, another 75 were lost in location - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of February 22, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 162 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitation drones from the following directions: Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 734 0

shaheds Russians launch attack UAVs at Ukraine – Air Force (updated) On the evening of Friday, February 21, Russian attack drones were spotted in Ukrainian airspace. 8 390 13 Previously in trend: War

Drones attacked Kyiv region Attack on Kyiv region: alarm lasted almost all night. Power lines were damaged in two areas On the night of February 21, Russian invaders once again attacked the Kyiv region with drones. Air defense forces were operating in the region. Enemy targets were destroyed. 1 913 1

Drones and EWs are needed for 155th mechanised brigade "Anna of Kyiv" Ministry of Defence should immediately take measures to unblock procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare systems for military units, - Public Anti-Corruption Council The Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defence demands that the Ministry immediately take measures to unblock the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare for military units. 4 684 21

Ukraine automates drones with AI for effective defense Ministry of Defense launches new model for providing Armed Forces with UAVs, in particular, introduces DOT-Chain system in procurement The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is introducing a new model for providing drones. The Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) has presented manufacturers with new rules of interaction between the state, the army and business. 2 133 10

A drone attacks a Russian UAV Drone operators from 1129th Anti-Aircraft Regiment shot down six enemy reconnaissance UAVs. VIDEO Drone operators of the 1129th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment named after Lieutenant General Mykola Kapustianskyi destroyed six enemy reconnaissance drones. 2 379 2 Previously in trend: War

Air defence operations on 19 February Air defence forces shot down 80 enemy UAVs out of 161, another 78 drones were lost in area - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 20 February 2025, the Russian occupiers launched a combined attack with various types of air-, land- and sea-based missiles on critical infrastructure in the Kharkiv region. The Russians also attacked Ukraine with 161 drones. 1 095 8

On 19 February, Russians attacked Odesa with strike drones Consequences of attack on Odesa: fires in catering establishment and warehouse building. VIDEO+PHOTOS The enemy has launched another attack on civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in Odesa. Emergency and operational services are working at the scene. 2 993 2

Consequences of attack on Odesa on 19 February Enemy massively attacked Odesa with drones again, 1 person was injured, 5 thousand people were left without electricity. PHOTOS For the second day in a row, Russians have been massively attacking Odesa with drones. 2 955 3

destruction of Russian drone Border guards shot down two Supercam reconnaissance UAVs in sky over Sumy region. VIDEO Sumy border guards shot down two Russian Supercam reconnaissance UAVs using anti-aircraft kamikaze drones. 1 871 2 Previously in trend: War

drone attacking russian air defence system Kamikaze drone successfully attacking Russian "Tor-M2" air defence system. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers used a kamikaze drone to hit a Russian "Tor-M2" air defence system and damage it. 5 050 3 Previously in trend: War

Syzran oil refinery is on fire on 19 February 2025 Syzran oil refinery on fire after UAV attack on Samara region. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of Wednesday, 19 February 2025, drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery located in the Samara region of the Russian Federation. 10 653 32

fire in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a drone attack Occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, fire broke out in private sector. PHOTOS On Tuesday evening, 18 February, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones. The attack resulted in a fire in the private sector. 1 411 2 Previously in trend: War

Russia is upgrading Shaheds to strike Ukraine: DIU reveals details Russia is establishing production of Shahed drones with turbojet engine and range of 2,500 km – DIU. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, there have been a number of significant changes in the design of the Shahed-136. Russia is upgrading the drones it uses for almost daily attacks in Ukraine. 9 322 82

Enemy drone hit high-rise building in Dolynska At night, drone hit high-rise building in Dolynska, Kirovohrad region, injuring woman and two children. PHOTOS On the night of 18 February, an enemy drone hit a multi-storey building in Dolynska, Kirovohrad Oblast. 2 724 1

destruction of a Russian drone Anti-aircraft drone hits Russian ZALA Lancet drone. VIDEO A Ukrainian anti-aircraft drone operator destroyed a Russian ZALA Lancet loitering munition in the air. 7 244 11 Previously in trend: War

Air defence operations on 17 February Air defence forces shot down 83 drones out of 147, another 59 lost in location - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 17 February (from 21.00 on 16 February), the enemy attacked with 147 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitator drones from the following directions: Oryol, Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia. 516 4

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