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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Elimination of 7 occupiers by fighters of the 425th separate assault regiment in Pokrovsk Soldiers of 425th Skelia Regiment eliminate 7 Russian infantrymen in Pokrovsk. VIDEO Soldiers of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia have eliminated seven occupiers in Pokrovsk. 4 506 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers

A paratrooper from the 80th Brigade eliminated an occupier with a single shot to the head in the Sumy direction. One shot to head - one occupier down: paratrooper from 80th Brigade eliminated Russian soldier. VIDEO A Ukrainian paratrooper from the 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade eliminated a Russian occupier with a precise shot in the Sumy region. 6 495 12 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special Operations Forces fighters struck the launch area of Shahed drones in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Special Operations Forces drone operators hit Shahed launch site in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On the night of 28 November, deep strike units of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) successfully attacked a storage and launch area for Shahed attack drones near Cape Chauda in temporarily occupied Crimea. 3 466 2 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Darknode battalion downs Shahed drone carrying R-60 missile Drone operators from 412th Nemesis Brigade struck Russian "shahed" fitted with air-to-air missile. VIDEO On the night of 1 December, troops from the Darknode battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade hit an enemy Shahed drone fitted with an air-to-air missile. 3 073 4 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds

Defence forces hit enemy equipment with a ground drone machine gun Ukrainian ground drone with Browning M2 rips through armour of occupiers’ MT-LB. VIDEO At night, during tests of a ground robot, a Ukrainian soldier spotted an enemy MT-LB armoured vehicle on the road and opened fire on it. 7 962 17 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Destruction of Russian positions by aviation Four surviving occupiers flee their position after Ukrainian airstrike. VIDEO Ukrainian pilots carried out an airstrike on the occupiers' positions on one of the northern sectors of the front. 7 739 7 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

SOF fighters destroy Russian ambush drone SOF fighters destroyed "ambush" drone preparing to attack their buggy in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian Special Operations Forces neutralised a Russian FPV drone of an "ambush" type, which was preparing to attack their buggy in the Lyman direction. 5 494 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Anti-aircraft drone attacks jet-powered Shahed Two jet "Shaheds" shot down by anti-aircraft gunners of 1129th regiment during night attack. VIDEO During a night attack by Russian kamikaze drones, two Shahed-type jet UAVs were shot down by the 1129th Bila Tserkva Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment. 4 994 21 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated 1,173,920 Russian soldiers since the start of the invasion Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war - about 1,173,920 people (+1,060 per day), 11,387 tanks, 34,754 artillery systems, 23,678 armoured combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,173,920 Russian occupiers. 3 844 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Occupiers had parts of their legs torn off by tripwires On trailers and without legs: occupiers had their limbs torn off by tripwires. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Russian soldiers losing their feet after walking through a Ukrainian field. 14 360 33 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade eliminated an occupier who was trying to hide in a building from a UAV at night. Azov’s night-time drone hunt: elimination of an occupier who tried to hide. VIDEO Drone operators from the 6th Battalion of the 12th Azov Brigade showed footage of the destruction of an occupier in the Kostiantynivka direction. 2 424 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian losses in artillery systems Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,172,860 people (+1,160 per day), 11,386 tanks, 34,740 artillery systems, 23,672 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,172,860 Russian occupiers. 3 813 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade eliminated 12 occupiers in their area of responsibility. Ukrainian drone operators of the 412th "Nemesis" regiment eliminated 12 occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators from the 412th Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces targeted Russian forces and their shelters in their area of responsibility. 3 915 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Fighters of the Third Army Corps conducted a raid to eliminate Russian soldiers in the Novoselivka area. Rapid response team of Third Army Corps conducted sweep of Novoselivka area. VIDEO A video was posted online showing how fighters from the Third Assault Brigade, part of the rapid response unit, arrived to reinforce the mopping-up operation in the Novoselivka area. 8 086 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Fighters of the 80th Brigade eliminated 15 occupiers who wanted to advance to the positions of the Defence Forces. Drones of 80th Brigade eliminated Russian forces who wanted to reach positions of Defence Forces in Sumy region. VIDEO In the Sumy region, anti-aircraft gunners operating strike drones from the 80th Galician Brigade eliminated several groups of occupiers who were moving towards Ukrainian positions. 3 427 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Fighting in Sumy region

Special Operations Forces soldiers destroyed a number of targets at the Saki airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Navy and Special Operations Forces destroyed Russian air defence systems covering Saki airfield in occupied Crimea. VIDEO The Navy and Special Operations Forces conducted a successful operation at the Saki airfield in occupied Crimea. 9 436 35 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

General Staff: Russia has lost over 1.17 million personnel since the beginning of the invasion Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,171,700 people (+910 per day), 11,381 tanks, 34,733 artillery systems, 23,658 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,171,700 Russian occupiers. 4 601 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

outskirts of Huliaipole destruction of occupiers 33rd SAR "hands out tickets to Kobzon concert" to three occupiers’ assault groups near Huliaipole. VIDEO Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment (SAR) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated three Russian assault groups that tried to break through near Huliaipole. Southern Defence Forces report that the enemy’s advance has been halted and control over the situation restored. 5 821 4 Previously in trend: Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Russian losses as of November 27: over 1.170 million occupiers Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,170,790 people (+1,100 per day), 11,380 tanks, 34,730 artillery systems, 23,643 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,170,790 Russian occupiers. 3 810 13 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Drone flies into dugout with occupiers Ukrainian kamikaze drone flies into dugout with Russian drone operators. VIDEO Drone operators from the Bulava unit of the 72nd Separate Mechanised Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians tracked down and destroyed the location of Russian drone operators, taking out at least two occupiers. 6 465 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Drone kills Russian Russian artilleryman complains about Ukrainian UAV: "F#cking scum. Commander was hit. 20 minutes ago. Kamikaze drone struck". VIDEO A Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacked the position of Russian artillerymen and eliminated the commander of the gun. 9 543 28 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Destruction of occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Occupiers and enemy equipment explode on remotely planted mines near Pokrovsk. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers used remote mining to eliminate two occupiers and an enemy armoured repair and evacuation vehicle. 5 911 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

The Armed Forces of Ukraine updated statistics on Russian losses: over 1.169 million eliminated Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,169,690 people (+1,140 per day), 11,373 tanks, 34,709 artillery systems, 23,628 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 1,169,690 Russian occupiers. 4 025 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Madyar’s Birds drone operators destroyed the enemy’s Grad rocket launcher with a drope from a drone Russians’ BM-21 "Grad" was blown to smithereens after "Madyar’ Birds" brigade dropped explosives on it with drone. VIDEO Drone operators from the 414th Brigade "Madyar's Birds" have published a video of their combat operations against the occupiers' equipment. 4 862 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ukrainian pilot shot down Russian cruise missile launched in one of the massive attacks on Ukraine Ukrainian Mirage fighter pilot downs Kh-101 cruise missile during mass Russian attack. VIDEO The Air Force of the Armed Forces has released previously unpublished footage of the interception of a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile. 12 687 18 Previously in trend: Russian aerial attacks air space of Ukraine

Ukrainian drone operator waited until the occupier, who pretended to be dead, made a move Ukrainian FPV drone eliminated occupier who was playing dead. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators have filmed the elimination of a Russian infantryman who tried to play dead. 2 928 16 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian drone operators hit a Russian soldier riding a motorcycle in the direction of Kostiantynivka Ukrainian drone eliminated occupier on motorcycle: "ghost rider" turned into torch. VIDEO Ukrainian UAVs of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade caught up with and destroyed an occupier on a motorcycle. 5 061 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Kostiantynivka direction

Drone operators from the 58th Brigade eliminated four invaders in their area of responsibility. Two ruscists get tangled in barbed wire and become prey for Ukrainian drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the 58th Motorised Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine named after Ivan Vyhovsky eliminated four ruscists with strike drones. 5 093 6 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Bureviy destroyed the occupiers’ equipment and warehouses with strike drones Bureviy Brigade FPV drones destroy enemy gun and EW systems. VIDEO Fighters of the Bureviy 1st Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out strike drone missions against enemy targets during combat sorties in the Kupiansk sector. 1 014 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Russian soldier moments before his death Ukrainian drones eliminated 23 Russian occupiers near Kruhliakivka: work of pilots of 7th Corps of the Airborne Forces. VIDEO Ukrainian strike drone operators killed 23 Russian occupiers near the village of Kruhliakivka in the Kharkiv region. 5 967 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Soldiers of the 127th Brigade hit the occupier in the legs with a strike drone and tore off his limbs. Occupier had his legs torn off right up to his buttocks: combat work by fighters of127th Brigade. VIDEO 18+ Soldiers from the 127th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade struck a ruscist who was "breathing fresh air" in the forest with a drone. 6 173 15 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian UAV Signum unit destroyed 11 Russian Molniya drones. VIDEO Operators of anti-aircraft unmanned aerial vehicles from the Signum unit demonstrated a high level of skill, destroying 11 Russian Molniya strike drones. 1 196 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Russian soldier caught fire after being hit by a drone Russian occupier goes up in flames like torch after Ukrainian drone hit. VIDEO A Ukrainian drone operator eliminated an occupier who was trying to hide from the drone attack in the bushes. 3 304 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukraine frontline update: as of 25 November, over 1.16 million Russian troops killed Russia’s total combat losses since start of war: about 1,167,570 troops (+1,120 in past day), 11,368 tanks, 34,644 artillery systems and 23,624 armoured vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Defence Forces have eliminated 1,167,570 Russian occupiers. 4 252 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Drone operators from the 82nd Brigade eliminated two invaders with a drone bomber Two invaders fail to escape Ukrainian ’Baba Yaga’ drone. VIDEO Soldiers of the Fakhivtsi unit of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have filmed Russian troops fleeing a dugout from a Ukrainian drone bomber. 4 511 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special Operations Forces drone operators eliminated an occupier during a sweep of a factory in Kupiansk. SOF eliminate occupiers during reconnaissance and clearance of plant in Kupiansk. VIDEO Special Operations Forces (SOF) soldiers showed footage of reconnaissance and clearance of an industrial site in Kupiansk. 5 742 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukrainian fighters showed the occupier after a strike from an attack drone in the Kupiansk direction Russian soldier eliminated after direct hit by Ukrainian drone in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO 18+ A video recording of the result of a drone strike on an occupier in the Kupiansk direction has been published online. 7 227 36 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russian steps on a mine Hundreds of occupier fragments scatter in all directions after mine detonates. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, one of the occupiers was blown up by a landmine, and the explosion was so powerful that it literally tore the Russian assault soldier to pieces. 5 475 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Vampire drones killed Russian assault group near Huliaipole Ukrainian Vampire drone swarm eliminates Russian assault group near Huliaipole. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian troops continue to effectively eliminate enemy forces with the help of strike unmanned systems. 6 689 5 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

FAB-3000M54 strike on high-rise buildings in Myrnohrad Occupiers destroyed residential high-rise building in Myrnohrad with FAB-3000M54 aerial bomb. VIDEO In Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, Russian forces used an ultra-heavy FAB-3000M54 aerial bomb, striking a residential apartment building. 10 786 26 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian forces have eliminated over 1.16 million Russian occupiers – General Staff Russia’s total combat losses since start of war: about 1,166,450 personnel (+1,190 in past day), 11,366 tanks, 34,626 artillery systems, 23,620 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated 1,166,450 Russian occupiers. 4 661 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

damage SSU strikes occupiers in Donetsk region: depots with FPV drones and Zala, Herbera UAVs hit. VIDEO Special forces of the Security Service of Ukraine's (SSU) Alpha unit carried out a series of precision strikes on enemy positions in Pokrovsk and temporarily occupied territories. 3 908 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian Federation losses in artillery systems In first 11 months of this year, Russia lost more artillery systems than in whole of 2024, - Ministry of Defense The Russian army's losses in artillery systems in less than 11 months of this year already exceed last year's statistics. 1 619 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Soldiers of the Third Army Corps struck the occupiers in trenches and shelters Third Army Corps pilots destroyed four ruscists and seven enemy shelters. VIDEO Pilots of the Third Army Corps of the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade carried out a series of strikes against the occupiers in their area of responsibility. 2 650 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Special operations forces hit targets in Donetsk Oblast in the battle for Pokrovsk SOF struck targets in Donetsk region in battle for Pokrovsk. VIDEO The Special Operations Forces struck targets in the Donetsk region during the battle for Pokrovsk. 3 650 2 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

helicopter Special Operations Forces shoot down Russian Mi-8 with drone in mid-air for first time. VIDEO For the first time, Special Operations Forces shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in mid-air using a drone. 12 004 40 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone industry

Special operations forces destroyed a sabotage and reconnaissance group of occupiers in a firefight Ukrainian special forces eliminated SRG of occupiers in forest in Lyman direction. VIDEO Ukrainian Special Operations Forces cleared the area of occupiers in the Lyman direction. 5 406 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Hostilities in Lyman sector

Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ equipment in the South Slobozhanskyi direction Border guards of "Gart" brigade destroyed 6 units of enemy equipment. VIDEO Border guards from the RUBpAK "Furia" unit of the "Gart" brigade struck a number of enemy targets in the South Slobozhanskyi direction. 1 203 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers