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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Russian losses exceeded 1.29 million military personnel Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,293,170 people (+1,000 per day), 11,808 tanks, 38,863 artillery systems, 24,287 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,293,170 Russian invaders. 3 974 13 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Crows peck at a Russian soldier Flock of crows pecks at severed legs of Russian occupier. VIDEO 18+ A video has appeared online demonstrating the actual results of Russian assaults and the fate that awaits the invaders on Ukrainian soil. The recording captures the gruesome end of one of the occupiers, whose body was left abandoned on the battlefield. This is reported by Censor.NET. 7 428 28 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

Assault in the Kostiantynivka sector Failure of combined assault on Kostiantynivka: 28th SMB destroyed enemy groups advancing from four directions. VIDEO In the Kostiantynivka sector, the Ukrainian Defence Forces demonstrated exemplary resilience by repelling a large-scale combined assault by Russian troops. The brunt of the attack was borne by soldiers of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, in... 5 468 3 Previously in trend: Kostiantynivka direction

Destruction of a Russian command post in the Kherson region Direct hit by Hammer: in Kherson region, AASM air bomb completely destroyed occupiers’ command post. VIDEO A successful strike on an occupation forces command post has been recorded in the Kherson sector. Thanks to the precision work of the Ukrainian air force and the use of Western high-precision weaponry, the enemy command post was completely destroyed. This was reported by Censor.NET. 8 629 14 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region AFU aviation

Soldiers of the 33rd SMB threw a series of explosives into the occupiers’ dugout in the Kharkiv region Infantrymen of 33rd SMB threw grenades and thermobaric munitions into the occupiers’ dugout in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Infantry from the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 33rd Separate Mechanised Brigade carried out an assault on an enemy stronghold, using a combination of weapons to destroy a dugout in the Kharkiv sector. 7 036 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Kharkiv region Elimination of Russian occupiers

occupiers’ shelters Marines in action: scouts from 36th Brigade are destroying occupiers’ logistics and positions. VIDEO Reconnaissance troops from the 36th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi have demonstrated high effectiveness in identifying and destroying priority enemy targets. This was reported by Censor.NET. 3 232 1

Border guards from the Forpost Brigade struck two occupiers in the Vovchansk direction "Frozen like opossums": "Forpost" border guards eliminated two motionless Russian soldiers. VIDEO In the Northern-Slobozhanskyi sector, border guards from the "Forpost" brigade have shown how Russian troops are attempting to outmanoeuvre drones and avoid being hit. 5 399 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators Fighting in the Volchansk direction

In the Pokrovsk direction, units of the 46th Brigade struck the occupiers, enemy drones, transport and shelters Drone operators from 46th AAF struck Russian military equipment and drones in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, units of the 46th Separate Airborne Brigade carried out a series of strikes on Russian military positions, hitting enemy personnel, drones, vehicles and shelters. 2 302 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Destruction of Russian drones

Russian losses exceeded 1.29 millio Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,292,170 people (+1,210 per day), 11,807 tanks, 38,795 artillery systems, 24,278 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,292,170 Russian invaders. 4 147 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupiers

Border guards in the southern sector detected and destroyed electronic warfare equipment and a number of key occupier targets Border guards detected and destroyed occupiers’ electronic warfare equipment and "Murom-M" surveillance system in southern sector. VIDEO In the southern sector, border guards specialising in aerial reconnaissance carried out a combat operation using FPV drones and identified a number of key Russian targets. 1 345 2 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Border guards from the Forpost Brigade halted the occupiers’ advance within their area of responsibility "Forpost" border guards thwarted Russian assault in South Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO In the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector, border guards from the "Forpost" brigade thwarted an attempt by Russian infantry to advance towards Ukrainian positions, preventing any assault operations from developing. 3 356 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Ukrainian pilots launched a missile strike on the occupiers’ command post in the Kherson region Air Force fighter pilot launched missile strike on Russian command post in Kherson region. VIDEO In the Kherson sector, the Ukrainian Air Force carried out an air strike on an underground command post belonging to Russian forces. 7 645 14 Previously in trend: missile attack

Soldiers of the 25th Airborne Brigade struck 16 Russian reconnaissance drones overnight in the Pokrovsk district Crew of 25th Air Assault Brigade shot down 16 Russian reconnaissance drones overnight in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian air defense units continue countering enemy UAVs, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, where a number of enemy reconnaissance drones were destroyed overnight. 1 618 2 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Mi-8 pilots shot down 12 Shaheds in three hours during the Russian attack One of Mi-8 crews of Naval Forces of AFU shot down 12 "Shaheds" in 3 hours. VIDEO During the March 24 attack, a crew of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Navy's Mi-8 helicopter spent three hours carrying out a mission to counter enemy attack drones, destroying a significant number of aerial targets. 6 199 15 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones

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

A fighter with the call sign Hulk from the Bulava unit of the OPBr BB shot down 20 suicide bombers during an attack on 24 March Pilot Hulk of "Bulava" unit shoots down 20 "Shaheds" with STING interceptors during March 24 attack. VIDEO During the March 24 attack, Ukrainian troops used STING interceptors to repel a strike by Shahed-type attack drones, destroying a significant number of aerial targets as a result. 8 721 13 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Border guards struck a number of the occupiers’ vehicles in the South Slobozhanskyi sector "STRIKS" border guards destroyed occupiers’ "Skilok" radar and electronic warfare equipment in Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction. VIDEO Units of the STRIKS strike UAV company of the Border Guard Service, during combat sorties on the South Slobozhanskyi direction, detected and struck a number of enemy technical assets. 1 303 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

Destruction of a Russian drone Minus 20 enemy "Molniya" drones: SIGNUM operators destroyed drones targeting Ukrainian logistics. VIDEO Operators from the SIGNUM unit report the successful destruction of 20 enemy "Molniya" drones. 1 246 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Defence Forces soldiers in the Third Army Corps sector repelled an assault by the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Soldiers of 2nd Battalion and 125th SHMB thwarted Russian Federation’s offensive in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO On 19 March, Russian forces—including units of the 1st Tank Army, as well as the 20th and 25th Combined Arms Armies—launched a large-scale attempt to break through, deploying a significant number of armoured and wheeled vehicles in the area of responsibility of the 3rd Army Corps in the Donetsk... 3 755 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region Drone operators Repelling assault

Russia’s military losses have exceeded 1,248,000 troops, according to the General Staff Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,289,740 personnel (+890 in past 24 hours), 11,800 tanks, 38,695 artillery systems, and 24,271 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,289,740 Russian invaders. 3 929 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 66th Mechanised Brigade repelled an assault in the Lyman direction Failure of Russia’s large-scale assault in Lyman direction: combat work of fighters of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade. VIDEO A large-scale assault by Russian forces in the Lyman direction ended in complete failure. 5 377 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators Repelling assault

Border guards from the Hart Brigade eliminated 66 occupiers in a week in the Kharkiv sector Hart border guards thwart enemy assaults in Kharkiv region, eliminate 66 occupiers. VIDEO The enemy has resumed active assault operations in the South-Slobozhanskyi direction, but suffered losses and failed to achieve success. 2 765 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Fighting in Kharkiv direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

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

SSU fighters destroyed a number of the occupiers’ vehicles in the Donetsk and Luhansk sectors Combat task force of SSU Main Directorate destroyed at least 23 enemy assets in Donetsk region: artillery, EW and radar. VIDEO The combat task force of the SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) Main Directorate in Donetsk and Luhansk regions is effectively destroying enemy targets on the eastern front. 1 765 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Drone operators UAV attacks on Donetsk region SSU special operation

Drone attacks Russian armoured vehicle Minus Tor-M1, Tunguska and Nebo-U radar: effective strikes on enemy air defense and rear bases. VIDEO Systematic destruction of Russian air defense systems continues in the Bryansk region. 2 137 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

26,000 drones destroyed near Pokrovsk — according to the Airborne Assault Forces AFU destroyed 26,000 drones during defense of Pokrovsk, - 7th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces Over the course of eight months defending the Pokrovsk agglomeration, Ukrainian paratroopers have destroyed 26,000 enemy drones in their area of responsibility. 731 0 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

General Staff: Russian military casualties have reached 1,288,850 Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,288,850 personnel (+970 in the past 24 hours), 11,794 tanks, 38,662 artillery systems, and 24,268 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,288,850 Russian invaders. 4 166 25 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters from the 25th OSB surrounded the occupiers’ position, but the enemy committed suicide by shooting themselves in the head During assault on enemy positions by fighters of 25th SAB, two occupiers committed suicide by shooting themselves in head. VIDEO Soldiers from the 25th Separate Assault Battalion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out an assault on the occupiers’ positions within their area of responsibility. 7 269 17 Previously in trend: Suicidal occupiers Occupiers’ suicide on battlefield

Border guards struck a Russian field depot with a "Molniya" UAV Fighters from "Steel Border" Brigade destroyed Russian field depot containing "Molniya" drones. VIDEO UAV operators from the "Steel Border" border brigade struck key enemy targets in the Kursk and Northern-Slobozhanskyi sectors. 5 363 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

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

In the Kharkiv region, FPV drones ’sent the crew of an enemy anti-tank missile system on holiday’ Reconnaissance by 3rd Battalion of 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade tracked down and destroyed enemy anti-tank missile system position in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Scouts from the 3rd Motorised Infantry Battalion of the 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade tracked down an enemy anti-tank missile crew that had decided to stop for a rest on their way to their position. 3 107 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

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. 3 801 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion struck 20 enemy UAVs Pilots from SIGNUM battalion of 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade shot down 20 Russian "Molniya" UAVs. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanised Brigade have destroyed enemy UAVs within their area of responsibility. 1 605 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Defence Forces soldiers shot down 7 Russian Shaheds using STING interceptors Drone operators from 101st Separate Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion destroyed 7 Russian "Shaheds" using STING interceptors. VIDEO Ukrainian interceptor drone operators of the 101st Separate Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion successfully shot down 7 Russian "Shahed" type drones. 1 510 1 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers from the 14th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine blew up at least 12 occupiers using pre-planted explosives 12 fewer occupiers thanks to mines: combat work of sappers of 14th Brigade "Chervona Kalyna". VIDEO Defence Forces personnel have released footage showing Russian occupiers being blown up en masse by landmines in their area of responsibility. 7 088 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian Navy drone operators struck an occupiers’ boat in the Kherson sector Ukrainian Navy FPV drone sank occupiers’ boat near Tendra Spit. VIDEO Spectacular footage has been released online showing Ukrainian defenders in action near the Tendra Spit off the coast of the Kherson region. 8 433 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces fightings in Kherson region Drone operators

Russian army losses exceed 1.28 million people - General Staff data Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,286,940 people (+1,240 per day), 11,790 tanks, 38,608 artillery systems, 24,262 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,285,700 Russian invaders. 4 658 32 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

drone catches up with a Russian Sleeper drone attacks and kills Russian assault trooper on motorcycle. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a successful operation by specialists from the 414th Separate Brigade of Strike Unmanned Aerial Systems, ‘Madyar’s Birds’. This time, a Russian assault trooper on a motorcycle fell victim to a Ukrainian "sleeper" drone. 10 448 21 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

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. 12 182 46 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters

Russian helicopter on fire Soldiers of 59th SAB shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using FPV drone. VIDEO A rare instance has been recorded in the Pokrovsk sector where the occupiers’ expensive aviation equipment was destroyed using a relatively inexpensive drone. 9 497 22 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russian equipment is on fire Massive assault failed: 20 enemy vehicles and half hundred occupiers destroyed near Lyman. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces have repelled a large-scale offensive by Russian invaders in the Lyman sector. As a result of coordinated actions by several units, the enemy suffered significant losses in personnel and armoured vehicles. 15 140 13 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated more than 1.285 million invaders: data from the General Staff Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,285,700 personnel (+1,610 in the past 24 hours), 11,789 tanks, 38,569 artillery systems, and 24,254 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,285,700 Russian invaders. 5 517 31 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Spartan repels assault in Pokrovsk direction National Guardsmen destroy company of occupiers in two days in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO The Third Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, Spartan, together with adjacent units, repelled an assault by Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 5 224 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

clearing the building DIU Special forces carried out successful clearance operation in Zaporizhzhia sector: occupiers were driven out of residential buildings. VIDEO The "Chimera" unit, part of the "Tymur Special Forces Unit" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, carried out a successful operation to clear one of the settlements in the Zaporizhzhia sector. This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Main Intelligence... 5 893 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

Destruction of Russian equipment Six BM-21 "Grad" MLRS were destroyed by drones operated by fighters from NGU’s "Lasar’s Group" in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Operators of the Lasar’s Group’s attack UAVs, part of the Ukrainian National Guard, carried out an extremely successful operation, destroying six BM-21 "Grad" multiple launch rocket systems in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 203 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Operators from the Bulava unit shot down 20 Shaheds using STING interceptors Drone operators from "Bulava" unit destroyed 20 Russian "Shahed"-type UAVs using STING interceptors. VIDEO Drone operators from the 3rd Mechanised Battalion of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade, part of the "Bulava" unit, have destroyed 20 Russian drones within their area of responsibility. 1 694 0 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

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. 4 068 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

Russian losses exceeded 1.284 million military personnel Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,284,090 people (+1,520 per day), 11,786 tanks, 38,538 artillery systems, 24,233 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,284,090 Russian invaders. 7 728 26 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces