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In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, strategic military operations are leading to significant enemy force eliminations. Notable tactics include the use of Ukrainian Hornet and FPV drones, among others, to successfully target and destroy vehicles and soldiers. The 34th Brigade's drones eliminated four enemy combatants attempting to land in inflatable boats near Kherson, while the Air Force pilots struck enemy-held buildings with precision GBU bombs. Furthermore, Ukraine's robust defenses included the shooting down of reconnaissance UAVs using advanced STING interceptors. The elimination of combatants and destruction of strategic equipment underscore Ukraine's effective defense tactics in 2026.
How are drone strikes contributing to military success in Ukraine?
Drone strikes in Ukraine are proving highly effective in precise target elimination. Ukrainian forces utilize various UAV models, including Hornet and FPV drones, to strike enemy vehicles, artillery, and personnel systematically. These drone operations allow for real-time maneuverability and remote engagement, providing a significant tactical advantage by reducing collateral damage and enhancing the efficiency of air-to-ground operations.
What role do Air Force planes play in Ukraine's defense strategy?
The Ukrainian Air Force plays a pivotal role in national defense by executing tactical airstrikes against enemy positions, buildings, and military convoys. Jets like the MiG-29 and Su-27 carry out precise bombing missions using advanced munitions such as AASM HAMMER bombs, thereby neutralizing threats efficiently. These operations support ground forces and hinder enemy advances, forming a crucial part of Ukraine's defensive operations.
What is the strategic significance of eliminating enemy drones?
Eliminating enemy drones is strategically vital as it thwarts reconnaissance, attacks, and intelligence-gathering efforts by the adversary. Ukraine's air defense systems and interceptor drones actively target Russian UAVs, disrupting their operational effectiveness. This limits the enemy's situational awareness and tactical planning while safeguarding Ukrainian military assets and personnel from aerial threats.
How do drone and airstrike collaborations enhance military operations?
Drone and airstrike collaborations enhance military operations by allowing for multifaceted attacks on enemy positions. Drones provide reconnaissance and real-time surveillance, guiding airstrikes to optimize impact. This synergy leads to precision targeting, minimizes civilian casualties, and increases operational success rates by incorporating both aerial and ground intelligence for comprehensive engagement strategies.
Why are Ukrainian forces targeting enemy logistics routes?
Ukrainian forces target enemy logistics routes to disrupt supply chains, cutting off essential materials and reinforcements to frontline troops. By targeting convoys, transportation vehicles, and logistics hubs, Ukrainian operations substantially weaken enemy capabilities, reducing their combat effectiveness and morale. This strategy aims to isolate and dismantle enemy formations, bolstering the overall success of defensive operations.
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Defense Forces struck two Iskander launchers and Pantsir-S1 system in Bryansk region, - General Staff The past 24 hours have been intense for the occupiers. On November 6 and during the night of November 7, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of key targets on Russian territory and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 1 789 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Special Forces commandos set trap for Russian invaders and eliminated 13 of them in single combat operation. VIDEO Operatives from Group ‘A’ of the 1st Detachment of the 144th Centre of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ambushed Russian occupiers and eliminated 13 invaders whilst carrying out a combat mission. 3 899 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Total combat losses of the Russian Federation since beginning of war: approximately 1,604,110 personnel (+2,280 over the past 24 hours), 12,454 tanks, 52,000 artillery systems, and 25,654 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have wounded and killed 1,604,110 Russian occupiers. 3 263 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Defense forces struck Russian ammunition and fuel depots in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions On November 5 and during the night of November 6, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two Russian military ammunition depots in the Zaporizhzhia region. A UAV command post and a fuel and lubricants depot belonging to the occupying forces in the Donetsk region were also targeted. 379 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Invader’s body is hurled into weeds after explosion. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the elimination of a Russian occupier, who was hurled several metres into the air by an explosion. 2 460 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,601,830 personnel (+2,440 in last 24 hours), 12,4546 tanks, 51,9056 artillery systems, and 25,64351 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have wounded and killed 1,601,830 Russian occupiers. 4 136 27 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Kamikaze drone caught Russian hiding behind gates of private property by surprise. VIDEO On the Vovchansk axis, a Ukrainian FPV drone operator located and killed a Russian occupier who was trying to hide from the drone behind the gates of a private property. 3 594 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Volchansk direction
Russians towed "Grad" MLRS to Belgorod region for repairs, but Ukrainian drones burned it along with towing vehicle. VIDEO On the Kharkiv axis, Ukrainian drone operators destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" multiple launch rocket system that the occupiers had towed to Russia's Belgorod region for repairs. 4 100 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fighting in Kharkiv direction
Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot shot down enemy drone with single shot from fighter’s onboard cannon. VIDEO A video showing an enemy drone being destroyed by a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter pilot using the aircraft's onboard cannon has been published online. 6 071 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Defense Forces struck drone and ammunition depots, as well as Russian Army repair units, in Crimea and TOT, - General Staff On November 4 and during the night of November 5, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out strikes against Russian military targets in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions. 457 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Interception and destruction of Russian UAVs over Odesa region by soldiers of 11th Army Aviation Brigade flying Yak-52 light aircraft. VIDEO Air gunners aboard the Ukrainian Air Force’s Yak-52 light aircraft are shooting down Russian attack and reconnaissance drones in the skies over the Odesa region. 3 657 9 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones
SAMOSUD TEAM drone operators shot down Russian "Molniya" at altitude of nearly 5,000 metres using STING interceptor. VIDEO Fighters from SAMOSUD TEAM of the 11th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard shot down a Russian ‘Molniya’ strike drone at an altitude of nearly 5,000 metres. 1 668 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone industry
Russian Federation’s total combat losses since start of war stand at approximately 1,599,390 personnel (+2,380 in last 24 hours), 12,454 tanks, 51,902 artillery systems and 25,643 armoured fighting vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have wounded and killed 1,599,390 Russian occupiers. 4 313 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Ukrainian fighter pilots destroyed positions held by Russian invaders in wooded area with two precision strikes. VIDEO A Ukrainian pilot used a drone to record a Ukrainian Air Force airstrike on Russian positions in a tree line. 2 437 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Ukrainian defender captures flyby of off-course Russian "Geran-5 K5K" cruise missile and its explosion in a field on GoPro. VIDEO A video published online shows a Russian "Geran-5 K5K" cruise missile flying at an extremely low altitude, recorded by a Ukrainian defender using a helmet-mounted GoPro camera. 9 664 6 Previously in trend: missile attack
Pilots of 77th Air Assault Forces Brigade blow off two of ruscist’s limbs in drone strike, while his fellow soldier merely watches as occupier tries to crawl out of ditch. VIDEO Drone operators from the 77th Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Air Assault Forces detected and attacked two occupiers hiding in a ditch. 6 182 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
MURAMASA drone operators from KRAKEN Regiment strike one of Russia’s most advanced air defence systems, "Buk-M3", during Operation "Vivaldi". VIDEO Operators from the MURAMASA unit of the 21st Separate KRAKEN Unmanned Systems Regiment, part of the Third Army Corps, detected and struck a Russian "Buk-M3" surface-to-air missile system during Operation Vivaldi. 2 157 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Operation Vivaldi
Drone operators of 3rd Iron Brigade burn camouflaged Russian "Grad" MLRS along with its ammunition. VIDEO Drone operators from the 3rd Separate Heavy Mechanised Iron Brigade detected and destroyed a Russian BM-21 "Grad" multiple launch rocket system near the settlement of Mykolaivka in the Kharkiv region. 1 736 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Assault troops of 225th Regiment show how they attack ruscist positions with support from ground robots and drones. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 225th Separate Assault Regiment have released footage of assault operations using an unmanned ground vehicle and aerial reconnaissance. 2 580 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs
"East" Air Command has shown footage of destruction of Russian cruise missiles and attack drones during night-time attack by Russian Federation. VIDEO The "East" Air Command has published a video showing Ukrainian defenders in action as they shot down enemy cruise missiles and attack drones within the command’s area of responsibility. 3 424 4 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force missile attack Air operations of AFU
Drone operators from 33rd Brigade’s "Legion" Battalion destroy camouflaged ruscist ammunition depot in Kupiansk sector. VIDEO Drone operators from the 33rd Brigade’s Legion Unmanned Systems Battalion located and destroyed an occupiers’ ammunition depot on the left bank in the Kupiansk sector. 1 369 2 Previously in trend: Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed ammunition depot Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade troops shoot down two Russian "Knyaz Vladimir Svyatoslavovich" drones with STING interceptors. VIDEO Troops from the National Guard of Ukraine’s 23rd Khortytsia Brigade destroyed two Russian Knyaz Vladimir Svyatoslavovich drones. 1 895 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone industry
Air Force aircraft destroy enemy command post and drone launch sites in series of strikes. VIDEO Ukrainian Air Force aircraft carried out a series of strikes on Russian positions in the operational area of the South Group of Forces, hitting a command post, shelters, and enemy personnel. 2 481 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Russian "Tunguska" anti-aircraft gun and missile system hit, ammunition detonates: combat operations by drone operators from 413th "Raid" Regiment. VIDEO Drone operators from the 4th Battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces’ 413th Raid Regiment destroyed a Russian Tunguska anti-aircraft gun and missile system inside Russia. 3 847 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Ruscist hides in basement and tries to knock down Ukrainian drone, but gets thermobaric grenade. VIDEO Ukrainian special forces troops killed a Russian occupier hiding in a basement while clearing a settlement. 5 395 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
5th Separate Assault Brigade drone operators capture powerful Air Force strike on building with ruscists and ammunition inside. VIDEO Drone operators from the 5th Separate Assault Brigade captured the moment a Ukrainian Air Force airstrike hit a location where ruscist assault groups and ammunition were concentrated. 3 857 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Drone detonation rips apart rear of Russian supply truck. VIDEO A video published online shows footage filmed by Russians of a drone exploding near a supply truck. 3 440 4 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
1129th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment operators shoot down 14 Russian "Shaheds" with STING interceptor drones from "Wild Hornets". VIDEO Operators from the Ukrainian Defence Forces’ 1129th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment hit 14 Russian Shahed attack drones during a massive enemy drone attack. 429 0 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone industry
Occupier’s body continues to burn in weeds after FPV drone strike in Kupiansk sector. VIDEO 18+ A video published online shows a Russian occupier engulfed in flames after a Ukrainian FPV drone strike in the Kupiansk sector of the Kharkiv region. 2 468 16 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction
707 "Shaheds" destroyed in October: results of Strike Drone Company’s operations. VIDEO During October 2026, operators from the Strike Drone Company’s interceptor battalion destroyed 707 Russian ‘Shahed’-type attack drones. 492 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Operators from 413th ’Raid’ Regiment used interceptor drone to catch up with Russian ’Shahed’ and blow it up in mid-air. VIDEO Operators from the interceptor company of the 413th Separate ‘Raid’ Unmanned Systems Regiment destroyed a Russian ‘Shahed’ attack drone during one of the enemy’s air strikes. 3 597 2 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones
Russian army has set new negative record: Russia lost 2,500 troops in single day, - General Staff On 1 November, the Russian army suffered its heaviest daily losses since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian defence forces neutralised 2,500 Russian soldiers. 5 212 52 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Ukrainian MiG-29 pilots carried out further air strikes on buildings where Russian assault groups were hiding. VIDEO Crews of MiG-29 fighter jets from the Ukrainian Air Force have once again carried out air strikes on the bases of Russian occupying forces’ assault groups along one section of the front line. 2 714 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Total Russian combat losses since beginning of war: approximately 1,590,270 personnel (+2,100 over the past 24 hours), 12,451 tanks, 51,755 artillery systems, and 25,622 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have wounded and killed 1,590,270 Russian occupiers. 4 206 25 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Soldiers of 1021st Air Defence Brigade destroyed two Russian attack UAVs with precision fire from "Gepard" anti-aircraft gun. VIDEO Soldiers from the 1021st Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Brigade used a ‘Gepard’ self-propelled anti-aircraft gun to destroy two Russian attack drones during a single day on combat duty. 3 210 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Operators from SIGNUM battalion detected and destroyed fully loaded ’Grad’ multiple rocket launcher, along with its Russian crew. VIDEO Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces completely destroyed a fully loaded Russian BM-21 ‘Grad’ multiple launch rocket system whilst it was in its combat position. 5 721 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions
Total combat losses of the Russian Federation since beginning of war: approximately 1,588,170 personnel (+1,670 over the past 24 hours), 12,450 tanks, 51,739 artillery systems, and 25,620 armored combat vehicles.. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have wounded and killed 1,588,170 Russian occupiers. 3 621 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
3rd Assault Brigade fighters destroy Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Luhansk region. VIDEO Servicemen from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in the Luhansk region. 6 438 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
10 spectacular hits on ruscist infantry in one week: results of 5th Separate Assault Brigade’s work. VIDEO The 5th Separate Assault Brigade shared a video showing a week’s worth of strikes on the infantry of Russian occupation forces. 2 682 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Total Russian combat losses since beginning of war: approximately 1,586,500 personnel (+1,590 over the past day), 12,450 tanks, 51,720 artillery systems, and 25,617 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have wounded and killed 1,586,500 Russian occupiers. 3 601 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Russian takes hit from Ukrainian drone and burns among weeds. VIDEO A video posted online shows a Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacking a Russian occupier who was trying to hide among weeds. 7 209 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Automated Ukrainian turrets have shot down dozens of Russian drones over Kyiv in month: over 60 targets destroyed in total. VIDEO Ukrainian automated turrets have destroyed dozens of Russian drones over Kyiv in the last month alone. In total, as part of the ‘Private Air Defence’ project , such systems have already engaged more than 60 aerial targets. 4 029 8 Previously in trend: Private air defense
New record by Defense Forces: enemy’s total losses in October reached 49,040 personnel — General Staff As of October 29, 2026, the Russian army’s combat casualties among its personnel for the month totaled 49,040. This is the highest monthly figure since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 1 644 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Two Russian ’Kalibr’ missiles were shot down with single missile: anti-aircraft gunners from ’Centre’ Military District carried out double interception using ’Hawk’ air defence system. VIDEO Air defence personnel from the "Centre" Air Command destroyed two Russian 3M14 "Kalibr" cruise missiles at once, using just a single anti-aircraft guided missile from the MIM-23 "Hawk" system. 10 224 21 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force
MiG-29 fighter crews destroyed positions of Russian UAV operators using GBU-62 aerial bombs. VIDEO Using coordinates obtained from reconnaissance, the Ukrainian Air Force struck the positions of the occupying forces’ UAV operators on one sector of the front line. 2 231 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
Unmanned Systems Forces have struck over 15,000 occupiers since beginning of October. INFOGRAPHICS Since early October, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have struck 15,108 Russian occupiers. In total, during this period, the Ukrainian military has struck nearly 59,500 enemy targets. 444 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,584,910 personnel (+1,560 in past 24 hours), 12,449 tanks, 51,699 artillery systems, and 25,614 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have wounded and killed 1,584,910 Russian occupiers. 3 491 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces
SIGNUM pilots killed 9 ruscists in Lyman area and showed how occupiers unsuccessfully try to distract Ukrainian drone operators with infantry decoys. VIDEO Russian occupiers have begun using decoys representing their own infantry on the Lyman axis, attempting to divert Ukrainian drone operators’ attention from real targets. 3 319 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector
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