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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SIGNUM battalion fighters eliminated the occupiers in the Lyman direction Minus two Russian soldiers with one drone: combat work of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO Crews from the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd separate mechanised brigade cleared the area of Russian assault troops hiding in the snow-covered forest in the Lyman direction. 4 419 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector

SOF drone operators destroyed fuel facilities in Crimea and Donetsk region SOF destroyed enemy warehouses and fuel trains in Crimea and Donetsk region. VIDEO Special operations forces carried out strikes on enemy logistics facilities in temporarily occupied territories. 5 533 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Russian losses in the war with Ukraine: updated data as of January 10 Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,217,810 people (+880 per day), 11,530 tanks, 35,908 artillery systems, 23,882 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,217,810 Russian occupiers. 3 814 13 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Destruction of a Russian cannon Swift response followed: Ukrainian drones destroy Russian gun and vehicles before fire opened. VIDEO Russian troops attempted to set up a firing position to shell Ukrainian units, but did not have time to carry out their plan. The response by Ukraine’s Defense Forces was immediate and accurate. 12 074 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukraine says 1.21 million Russian troops killed since full-scale invasion Russia’s total combat losses since start of war: about 1,216,930 personnel (+1,030 in past day), 11,526 tanks, 35,892 artillery systems, 23,882 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated 1,216,930 Russian occupiers. 5 672 23 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Drone attacks occupiers at night Night hunt: Ukraine’s fiber-optic FPV drones kill 28 occupiers in Lyman direction. VIDEO In the Lyman direction of the front, Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out an effective night operation using fiber-optic FPV drones, killing 28 occupiers. 6 233 7 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Ukrainian T-72 crew wipes out Russian infantry near Siversk Ukrainian T-72 crew kills Russian infantry under FPV fire in Siversk direction. VIDEO In the Siversk direction of the front, the crew of a Ukrainian T-72 tank from the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade demonstrated high combat skill by eliminating a group of Russian infantrymen in a treeline. 9 111 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Enemy rgc exploded on a mine Enemy ground drone loaded with supplies hits mine and explodes in air. VIDEO A video filmed by a Russian soldier has appeared online, showing the moment a ground drone was blown up by a mine. 6 724 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of occupiers with an aerial bomb Ukrainian aviation strikes surrounded occupiers in central hospital of Kupiansk. VIDEO Ukrainian aviation delivered a precision strike against Russian occupation forces stationed in the central hospital building in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 17 664 34 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Destruction of a Russian tank National Guard destroyed tank, armoured vehicle, 17 radar stations and dozens of enemy positions along front line in 24 hours. VIDEO Over the past day, units of the Ukrainian National Guard inflicted significant losses on Russian occupation forces along the entire front line. 2 289 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian losses in the war against Ukraine exceeded 1.2 million people — General Staf Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,215,900 people (+1,040 per day), 11,521 tanks, 35,874 artillery systems, 23,874 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,215,900 Russian occupiers. 3 997 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Border guards used strike drones to hit the occupiers’ equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction "Steel Border" drone operators destroyed four vehicles, mortar and ammunition warehouse in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards operating FPV drones from the "Aquila" unit of the "Steel Border" brigade destroyed enemy equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction. 1 774 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 46th Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Assault Forces repelled an assault by occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Soldiers of 46th Brigade of Airborne Assault Forces repelled massive assault by occupiers in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the area of responsibility of the 46th separate airborne Podilsk brigade of AAF of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the occupiers made another attempt at a massive assault using armoured vehicles in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 875 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Repelling assault

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. 5 281 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian Strix defenders eliminated occupiers hiding under a bridge Strix attack drones eliminate group of occupiers hiding under bridge in Kharkiv region. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, troops of the Strix strike UAV company carried out a skillful combat operation and killed occupiers who were hiding under a bridge. 4 054 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Kharkiv region Elimination of Russian occupiers

SBU Alpha fighters evacuated and captured the occupiers using a ground drone. Security Service of Ukraine Alpha fighters captures Russian soldier using Droid TW-12.7 ground robot. VIDEO DevDroid has published for the first time footage of the evacuation of a Russian prisoner of war using an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). 4 950 7 Previously in trend: captured occupiers robotic ground complex SSU special operation

Omega fighters cleared a building in the village of Rodynske in the Pokrovsk direction. Omega-West special forces carry out assault in Rodynske. VIDEO In Rodynske, soldiers from the OMEGA-WEST special forces unit carried out search-and-strike operations to detect and destroy the enemy. 3 948 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukraine SOF raid in Donetsk region captures two Russian troops Soldiers of 8th SOF Regiment capture two ruscists and take control of enemy position in Donetsk region. VIDEO Soldiers of the 8th Special Operations Forces (SOF) Regiment carried out a raid on an enemy position in the Donetsk region. 2 508 6 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat captured occupiers

Ukraine war video: SIGNUM battalion hits guns, mortar near Lyman SIGNUM drone operators destroy three guns and mortar in Lyman direction. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, within the area of responsibility of the SIGNUM battalion of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, fighters destroyed four pieces of the occupiers’ fire assets. 947 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian searches wounded comrade Minus 13 occupiers: combat work of drone operators of 425th SAR in Pokrovsk. VIDEO In Pokrovsk, there's been more evidence of the Russian occupation forces falling apart and getting disorganised. Instead of evacuating the wounded and mutual support, Russian soldiers were looting and running away, leaving their mates behind. 8 120 4 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Russia’s losses in the war against Ukraine exceeded 1.21 million military personnel — General Staff Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - about 1,213,460 people (+940 per day), 11,512 tanks, 35,831 artillery systems, 23,863 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,213,460 Russian occupiers. 3 788 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters of the 25th Brigade destroyed a column of enemy quad bikes in the Pokrovsk direction Drones of 25th Sicheslavska Brigade destroyed column of enemy quad bikes in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslavska Brigade struck an enemy convoy of quad bikes in the Pokrovsk direction. 4 530 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

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. 2 897 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

HUR First Line unit clears area, captures Russians in Zaporizhzhia First Line special operations soldiers of DIU of MoD captured occupiers in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO Fighters of the First Line unit, part of the Timur Special Unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, carried out a special operation to clear the area of occupiers in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 6 056 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces captured occupiers

Operators of the 412th Brigade hit the enemy’s radar station in Donetsk Oblast 412th NEMESIS brigade struck Russian 9S32 radar in Donetsk region. VIDEO Drone operators from the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade NEMESIS on Monday, January 5, destroyed an enemy 9S32 radar station in the Donetsk region, a key component of the S-300V surface-to-air missile system. 2 951 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Soldiers of the 68th Brigade struck enemy equipment and personnel Soldiers of 68th Jaeger Brigade destroyed two vehicles and personnel of Russian forces. VIDEO Fighters from the unmanned systems battalion of the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade "Dovbush Hornets" launched strikes against enemy equipment and personnel. 2 359 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade hit the occupier with a drone in the back Strike to Russian occupiers’ "decision-making centre" by operators of 92nd SAB. VIDEO A Russian "drone catcher" "caught" a strike UAV operated by 92nd Separate Assault Brigade (SAB). 5 506 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukraine drone video: 105th TDF brigade hits group of invaders, EW cars 105th TDF brigade drone hits group of 12 ruscists and explodes. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators of the 105th Separate Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) Brigade struck a group of occupiers near a building. 10 327 16 Previously in trend: EW Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Belarusian volunteer sniper eliminated Russian soldiers in Donetsk region Belarusian volunteer snipers eliminate five occupiers in treeline. VIDEO Footage has surfaced online showing Belarusian volunteer snipers engaging the occupiers in a tree line. 5 730 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Russia’s losses in the war against Ukraine have reached 1,212,520 Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - about 1,212,520 people (+990 per day), 11,507 tanks, 35,785 artillery systems, 23,857 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,212,520 Russian occupiers. 4 214 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Main Intelligence Directorate eliminated the occupiers of the 47th missile brigade in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. Personnel of Russia’s 47th Missile Brigade were blown up in KamAZ truck in Krasnodar Krai, DIU of MoD says. VIDEO An explosion occurred in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, resulting in casualties among servicemen of the 47th Missile Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces. 14 920 19

Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a column of equipment and eliminated 10 Russians Occupiers whine about 10 eliminated fellow soldiers along with equipment after strike by Defence Forces. VIDEO In the published footage, a Russian soldier whines and films his dead comrades in the middle of the road. 19 732 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Soldiers of the 92nd Brigade struck 14 Russian attack aircraft with drones Minus 14 Russian assault troops: drones of 92nd Brigade fried ruscists. VIDEO Soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko carried out a successful raid against Russian infantry in their area of responsibility. 6 176 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

A MiG-29 fighter jet struck a bridge near Pokrovsk Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroyed bridge near Pokrovsk with air strike. VIDEO A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroyed a bridge near Pokrovsk with a precision strike using an ASMHAMMER aerial bomb. 18 666 33 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Occupier blown up by a mine in the Siverskyi direction Russian soldier was blown up by mine and flew into air in Siversk direction. VIDEO A Russian soldier on a motorcycle attempted to break through to the Defence Forces' zone of responsibility but was blown up by a mine. 10 230 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

A fighter from the 225th Assault Regiment eliminated three Russian soldiers in close combat in the Huliaipole direction. 225th Regiment fighter sets up ambush and eliminates three occupiers in close-range fight. VIDEO A soldier from the Morok Battalion of the 225th Separate Assault Regiment engaged in close-range small-arms combat and eliminated three occupiers. 18 368 71 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Elimination of Russian occupiers

Eliminated occupiers lie scattered across the terrain in Chasiv Yar after unsuccessful assaults. Dead occupiers lie scattered in Chasiv Yar after failed assaults. VIDEO In Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukrainian drones recorded the aftermath of unsuccessful assaults by Russian troops. 10 228 19 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar Elimination of Russian occupiers

In the Pokrovsk direction, fighters of the Rubizh brigade destroyed Russian forces and enemy equipment. Fighters of Rubizh brigade destroyed tank, armoured personnel carrier and occupiers’ shelters in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO Fighters from the Rubizh brigade struck the occupiers' personnel and equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 968 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

SIGNUM battalion fighters shot down 9 enemy UAVs in the Lyman direction SIGNUM fighters destroyed 9 enemy drones in Lyman direction. VIDEO During combat missions, drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion neutralised and destroyed nine enemy drones. 779 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Soldiers of the 60th Brigade reported the destruction of equipment and occupiers in 2025 in the Lyman direction. In 2025, fighters of 60th Mechanised Brigade take out more than 8,200 occupiers, dozens of tanks and 13,500 UAVs. VIDEO The painstaking work of artillerymen, infantrymen and drone operators of the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade has yielded significant results in the fight against the enemy in the Lyman direction. 1 987 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

Steel Border border guards hit occupiers’ positions in Kursk direction with M101 "Steel Border" destroys enemy positions in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the "Steel Border" unit struck the occupiers’ enemy positions in the Kursk direction. 3 132 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Omega-West fighters hit a boiler pipe in Rodynske, where the occupiers were hiding. Omega-West drones hit occupiers hiding in a boiler house pipe in Rodynske. VIDEO Fighters of "Riddick’s Group" of the Omega-West special unit carried out a combat mission and killed enemy personnel in the settlement of Rodynske. 6 640 14 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

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. 6 217 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Soldiers of the 55th Brigade destroyed a column of occupiers’ equipment in the Pokrovsk direction. 55th Brigade artillery destroys column of Russian buggies in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO A column of Russian assault vehicles on buggies was destroyed by Ukrainian artillery in the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region. 5 863 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Destruction of Russian automotive equipment Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,207,910 people (+1,000 per day), 11,481 tanks, 35,642 artillery systems, 23,845 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,207,910 Russian occupiers. 3 811 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 24th Brigade destroy equipment and Russian infantry in Chasiv Yar Situation in Chasiv Yar: Russians attack under cover of snowfall, using assault groups. VIDEO In the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, the enemy is attacking under cover of snowfall, using assault groups, army aviation and rocket artillery. 3 094 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Battles for Chasiv Yar

Fighters of the 21st separate brigade shot down a Shahed during a night attack by the Russian Federation on 29 December. Fighters of the 21st Separate Brigade shoot down Russian Shahed over the Kryvyi Rih area. VIDEO On the evening of December 29, during another air attack, fire teams of the 21st Separate Brigade destroyed a Shahed-type attack UAV over the Kryvyi Rih area. 1 967 2 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds

Russian assault troops surrounded the dugout of Ukrainian fighters but were eliminated by strike drones. BULAVA strike UAV company drones rescued their comrades from being surrounded by ruscists in rear. VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade shared footage showing Russian assault troops pushing into the rear of Defense Forces. 8 287 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers