Ukrainian forces, utilizing strategic elimination tactics, have significantly disrupted Russian military operations. The 1st Corps of Ukraine's National Guard "Azov" reported 1,800 occupiers eliminated. MiG-29MU1 pilots executed precision air strikes on Russian bases, destroying enemy infrastructure. Additionally, drone operators from the "CODE 9.2" unit carried out strikes on enemy logistics up to 150 kilometers behind front lines in Zaporizhzhia. Such aggressive tactics emphasize the operational focus on dismantling Russian capabilities. With drones and advanced weaponry, Ukraine's defense continues to mitigate enemy advances, targeting strategic assets with high precision.

What is the significance of elimination tactics in current warfare?

Elimination tactics are crucial in modern warfare as they allow military forces to incapacitate the enemy by systematically targeting key personnel, equipment, and infrastructure, creating strategic advantages on the battlefield and weakening enemy capabilities.

How have Ukrainian forces utilized drone technology effectively?

Ukrainian forces have harnessed drone technology to conduct precise strikes over long distances, disrupting Russian supply lines and destroying logistical assets. This has proven critical in applying pressure on enemy operations and maintaining strategic superiority.

How do precision air strikes contribute to military success?

Precision air strikes enhance military success by allowing forces to target and eliminate adversarial infrastructure with minimal collateral damage. They ensure swift, effective neutralization of strategic enemy positions, bolstering ground operations and morale.

What impact have Ukrainian drones had on Russian logistics?

Ukrainian drones have severely disrupted Russian logistics. By targeting supply columns and storage facilities, these unmanned systems have incapacitated resupply efforts, significantly degrading the operational capabilities of Russian forward units.

How do night operations affect the outcomes of armed conflicts?

Night operations provide a strategic advantage, allowing forces to conduct surprise attacks and maximize the element of surprise. By operating under cover of darkness, forces like Ukraine's SIGNUM battalion effectively diminish enemy resistance and control key areas.

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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

Soldiers of the 14th Brigade struck six Knyaz Vishchiy Oleg drones Drone operators from 14th SMB shot down six "Knyaz Vishchiy Oleg" reconnaissance drones. VIDEO Soldiers from the 14th Separate Mechanised Brigade have destroyed Russian "Knyaz Vishchiy Oleg" drones in the Kupiansk area. 1 709 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Border guards from the Steel Border Brigade struck enemy equipment and personnel with heavy bombers and FPVs Border guards of "Steel Border" struck eight enemy shelters and camouflaged gun using "Vampire" drones. VIDEO Border guards from the "Steel Border" brigade have struck the enemy in the Kursk and Northern Slobozhanskyi sectors. 1 108 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Lasar’s Group fighters struck an electronic warfare system in the Zaporizhzhia sector NGU Lasar’s Group drones destroyed $20 million "Palantin" EW in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Drone operators from the Lasar’s Group of the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed a ‘Palantin’ electronic warfare system in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 3 435 2 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

In March 2026, National Guard troops destroyed at least 489 artillery systems and other equipment Soldiers of Ukrainian National Guard destroyed at least 1,715 pieces of the occupiers’ equipment in March. VIDEO Soldiers of the Ukrainian National Guard carry out daily precision strikes against key enemy targets — military equipment, logistics, command posts and communications centres. 1 029 0 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated data on Russian losses: over 1.3 million occupiers Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,301,260 people (+1,230 per day), 11,833 tanks, 39,293 artillery systems, 24,340 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,301,260 Russian invaders. 4 062 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Defence Forces soldiers struck a Russian Shahed with STING interceptors from the Wild Hornets Spectacular moment of Shahed falling after interception by STING drones from Wild Hornets. VIDEO Footage showing a Russian Shahed drone being shot down by interceptor drones has been published online. 6 352 12 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds 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

Pilots of the 425th Special Operations Battalion eliminated 8 occupiers who were moving through a forest belt towards the positions of the Defence Forces One shot in leg, another hit by FPV drone in head: drone operators of 425th SAR eliminate 8 occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment (SAR) eliminate occupiers in a forest belt who were attempting to approach the fighters’ positions. 4 100 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Fighters from the Phoenix border unit shot down 100 enemy UAVs within their area of responsibility Drone operators from "Phoenix" border unit shot down 100 Russian UAVs using FPV interceptors. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Phoenix" border unit have destroyed 100 enemy "wings" within their area of responsibility. 1 228 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ GARPUN unit shot down a Russian UAV in mid-air using a drone equipped with a homemade shotgun Fighters from "GARPUN" unit used FPV drone equipped with homemade shotgun to shoot down occupier’s drone in mid-air. VIDEO A unit of operators of "GARPUN" FPV anti-aircraft drones from the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian UAV in mid-air. 2 526 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers of the 10th Brigade struck 14 occupiers, 2 guns and 2 enemy shelters 14 Russian invaders were eliminated before they even realised what had happened: combat operations by "Edelweiss" brigade. VIDEO Defence forces are eliminating enemy personnel who are attempting to hide and manoeuvre, but from the air they are spotted before they even realise what is happening. 4 859 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Soldiers of the 66th Brigade eliminated three occupiers Enemy assault group eliminated in 10 minutes: combat operations by soldiers of 66th SMB. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade struck a group of three invaders as the enemy advanced towards the Defence Forces’ positions. 6 952 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

In March, DIU fighters cleared a number of enemy positions following successful raids In March, DIU special forces carried out series of raids and cleared enemy positions in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the Active Operations Department of the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continue to carry out combat missions in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 2 473 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Fighters from the 414th Madyar’ Birds Brigade eliminated 3 occupiers Three occupiers were blown to pieces as result of strikes from "Madyar’ Birds" strike drone. VIDEO Drone operators from the 414th Brigade, ‘Madyar’s Birds’, eliminated three invaders within their area of responsibility during a night-time combat operation. 5 074 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

NGU Khartiia troops shot down nearly 800 enemy UAVs and a number of other pieces of equipment in March Soldiers of "Khartiia" Brigade destroyed 794 enemy UAVs in month. VIDEO In March, soldiers from the 13th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard, ‘Khartiia’, destroyed nearly 800 enemy UAVs within their area of responsibility. 1 706 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

General Staff: Russian Army losses reached 1,300,030 soldiers Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,300,030 people (+1,300 per day), 11,830 tanks, 39,228 artillery systems, 24,334 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,300,030 Russian invaders. 4 302 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

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. 1 477 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Interceptor drone shoots down Iranian Shahed in the Middle East Footage shows interceptor drone downing Iranian Shahed in Middle East. VIDEO Footage has been released online showing an interceptor drone bringing down an Iranian Shahed in the Middle East. 7 805 68 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone operators

Soldiers of the 11th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out 796 strikes against the occupiers over the course of a week Fighters of NGU’s 11th Brigade inflicted 796 strikes on enemy over week in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions. VIDEO Over the past week, units of the unmanned systems of the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade of the Southern Operational-Territorial Command of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out 796 fire strikes on the enemy and its combat positions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. 1 190 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators

Fighters from the Furia Border Guard Brigade struck vehicles, a grenade launcher and a mortar Border guards from "Hart" brigade destroyed three vehicles and ruscists’ camouflaged artillery. VIDEO Border guards from the Fury strike UAV company of the Hart brigade hit enemy vehicles and artillery in the South-Slobozhanskyi direction. 1 370 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

Fighters from the 53rd Brigade of the SIGNUM Battalion struck enemy personnel in the forests of the Lyman region SIGNUM battalion eliminated 5 occupiers and number of shelters in Lyman direction. VIDEO Operators of unmanned aerial systems from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade carried out a series of strikes on enemy positions in the Lyman direction. 1 945 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Fighters from the 11th Brigade of the National Guard shot down 7 enemy UAVs in the south of the country Pilots of 11th NGU Brigade down 7 occupiers’ UAVs with STING interceptor drones. VIDEO Operators of unmanned systems from the 11th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed seven enemy unmanned aerial vehicles while carrying out combat missions in the south of the country. 1 033 0 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

occupier after the drone strike Russian invader in Hryshyne blown in half after attack by Ukrainian kamikaze drone. VIDEO (18+) Ukrainian operators of attack drones have released footage showing the elimination of enemy personnel in the village of Hryshyne. This was reported by Censor.NET. 10 789 32

Fighters from the 53rd Brigade’s SIGNUM Battalion struck 8 occupiers in the forests of the Lyman region Pilots from SIGNUM battalion eliminated 8 occupiers and destroyed enemy ambush in forests of Lyman region. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade eliminated eight invaders during combat sorties. 3 318 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Soldiers of the 66th Brigade struck a concentration of occupiers in the Lyman direction Pilots of 66th Separate Mechanised Brigade strike hideout with occupiers inside using drones. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the enemy tried to find a safe location to mass its forces and build up its presence near the front line. 2 522 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

STRIKS border guards destroy Molniya drone launch sites STRIKS border guards destroy Molniya UAV launch sites in Southern-Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO In the Southern-Slobozhanskyi sector, border guards of the STRIKS strike UAV company destroyed camouflaged sites used to store, prepare, and launch enemy drones, striking the occupiers’ hideouts. 1 973 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers of the 7th Airborne Corps eliminated nearly 2,000 occupiers in March Soldiers of 7th Airborne Corps eliminated and wounded 1,830 occupiers in March. VIDEO In March, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces, part of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, inflicted significant losses on Russian troops in the Pokrovsk direction, thwarting a series of enemy attacks. 1 435 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators

Soldiers of the 57th Brigade shot down six enemy drones using STING interceptors Pilots of 57th Brigade downed six enemy UAVs with STING interceptor drones. VIDEO Pilots of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Kostiantyn Hordiienko destroyed a number of enemy UAVs and loitering munitions using interceptor drones during combat operations. 1 771 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers of the 37th Marine Brigade repelled the assault and captured footage of the occupier’s self-destruction Marines from 37th Brigade repelled assault and discovered abandoned occupier, who subsequently took his own life. VIDEO Soldiers from the 37th Separate Marine Brigade repelled an assault by Russian troops in their area of responsibility and discovered an abandoned enemy soldier after the battle. 4 637 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Suicidal occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield Repelling assault

Ukrainian fighter pilots carried out a series of strikes on enemy shelters and personnel Footage of Ukrainian fighter jets striking occupiers’ shelters and logistics. VIDEO Ukrainian fighter pilots struck a number of Russian military targets in different sectors of the front, hitting the enemy’s infrastructure and personnel. 6 143 13 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Drone attacks Russian Buk air defence system Fighters from "CODE 9.2" regiment struck Russian "Buk-M2" anti-aircraft missile system with strike drone. VIDEO In one of the hottest sectors of the front line, aerial reconnaissance and strike units of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment "CODE 9.2" carried out a successful operation to neutralise the enemy. This was reported by Censor.NET. 2 766 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

General Staff: Russian military casualties have reached 1,297,670 Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,297,670 personnel (+970 in the past 24 hours), 11,826 tanks, 39,110 artillery systems, and 24,324 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,297,670 Russian invaders. 3 706 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A soldier from the 25th Brigade eliminated an occupier in the Pokrovsk direction Soldier from 25th Brigade struck occupier in head with payload dropped from "Baba Yaga" drone. VIDEO A soldier from the 25th Sicheslav Airborne Assault Brigade eliminated an invader in the Pokrovsk direction. 6 017 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Defence Forces pilots struck a Russian Shahed with interceptor drones Ukrainian UAV captures destruction of Russian "Shahed" by "STING" interceptor drone. VIDEO A video showing a Russian "Shahed" being shot down in mid-air has been published online. 4 843 2 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion eliminated 59 Russian invaders in the forests of the Lyman region 59 ruscists eliminated in forests of Lyman district: combat operations by drone operators of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade struck enemy personnel during combat sorties in the Lyman sector, eliminating a significant number of invaders. 6 683 9 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector 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

Defence Forces drone operators shot down a Russian Shahed in mid-air using an interceptor drone Ukrainian interceptor drone destroyed Russian "Shahed" in mid-air. VIDEO Footage has been released online showing a Ukrainian "P1-Sun" interceptor drone destroying a Russian "Shahed"-type strike drone during combat operations. 5 555 21 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

The enemy continues to attempt infiltration in the Sloviansk direction Enemy continues infiltration attempts in Sloviansk direction – 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade. VIDEO Russian forces continue attempts to infiltrate in the Sloviansk direction, using the cover of night, drones, and camouflage to advance toward the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. 2 566 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators Fighting in the Sloviansk direction

The 37th Marine Brigade repelled an enemy assault in the Oleksandrivka sector In Oleksandrivka direction, marines of 37th Brigade eliminate 31 occupiers in one day. VIDEO Russian occupation forces attempted a large-scale assault in the Oleksandrivka direction, which ended in catastrophic losses for them. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing footage of combat operations by the 37th Separate Marine Brigade. 2 082 2 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

The General Staff has updated the Russian Federation’s casualty figures: over 1.29 million invaders have been eliminated Total combat losses for Russian Federation since the start of war: approximately 1,296,700 personnel (+870 in the past 24 hours), 11,824 tanks, 39,049 artillery systems, and 24,317 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,296,700 Russian invaders. 3 825 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion eliminated enemy personnel and destroyed the occupiers’ logistical equipment SIGNUM Battalion destroyed five vehicles and Russian infantrymen in Lyman sector. VIDEO In the Lyman sector, fighters from the "SIGNUM" battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade conducted a sweep of wooded terrain, detecting enemy equipment and personnel and striking them with drones. 3 109 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Pilots of the 58th Brigade destroyed the occupiers’ cover in the Kharkiv sector Failed smoke break: fighters from 58th Brigade destroyed Russian dugout in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Pilots from the 3rd Motorised Infantry Battalion of the 58th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade destroyed a Russian military hideout in the north of the Kharkiv region, striking the enemy’s position with FPV drones. 5 424 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in Kharkiv direction Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

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... 4 218 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Attacks on Crimea Drone operators

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated 1,294,470 invaders: Russian Federation casualties as of March 28 Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,294,470 personnel (+1,300 in the past 24 hours), 11,812 tanks, 38,936 artillery systems, and 24,297 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,294,470 Russian invaders. 4 085 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Russian lies amidst the ruins Invader loses his head on battlefield after being shot by Ukrainian soldier with assault rifle. VIDEO 18+ Intense fighting continues in the Zaporizhzhia sector, where Ukrainian defenders are demonstrating great accuracy and determination in neutralising the enemy. The Ptashka DoDo strike UAV unit of the 5th Separate Kyiv Assault Brigade has released footage of a successful combat operation. This was... 13 841 20 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

The Russian’s body flies through the air Occupier’s body is lifted into air and flies above ground after being hit by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO A striking video has been published online showing Ukrainian drone operators in action, capturing the moment a Russian invader was neutralised. The precision strike resulted in an unexpected visual effect. This was reported by Censor.NET. 6 031 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

drone hits a buggy Sniper shot: Hornet aircraft-type strike drone hits buggy carrying occupiers. VIDEO A video has been published online showing the successful combat deployment of Ukrainian Hornet-type strike drones. The footage captures the elimination of the crew of an enemy buggy that was attempting to manoeuvre at high speed. This was reported by Censor.NET. 13 998 29 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces