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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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body of the killed Russian Drone drives occupier into outdoor toilet and eliminates him. VIDEO A symbolic finale for an invader was recorded by Ukrainian defenders on the southern sector of the front. As reported by Censor.NET, in the Zaporizhzhia direction, drone operators of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment discovered and eliminated a Russian occupier in a highly unexpected location. 7 079 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Occupiers killed Russia’s total combat losses since start of war: about 1,337,170 personnel (+1,050 over past day), 11,918 tanks, 41,478 artillery systems, 24,515 AFVs. INFOGRAPHICS Ukraine’s Defense Forces have eliminated 1,337,170 Russian occupiers since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. 3 956 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

57th Brigade destroys rare Russian Tyulpan mortar Rare Tyulpan mortar and ruscist who fired it taken out: combat work of Vampire bomber drone operated by 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade fighters. VIDEO The enemy has lost a rare and extremely powerful system, a self-propelled 240-mm 2S4 Tyulpan mortar used to destroy Ukrainian fortifications and positions. 4 918 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Russian troops fail to advance in Oleksandrivka direction Enemy has not gained ground in Oleksandrivka direction, 37th Separate Marine Brigade says. VIDEO In the Oleksandrivka direction, Russian forces failed to advance in April in the area of responsibility of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade. 2 827 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Phoenix unit downs nearly 300 Russian drones in April Pilots of Phoenix unit shoot down almost 300 Russian drones worth $10 million in April. VIDEO Operators of the Phoenix border guard unit shot down almost 300 Russian UAVs worth about $10 million in April. 665 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

SBU pilots struck enemy positions Unmanned Systems Forces hit Kasta radar, enemy depots and deployment sites in several directions. VIDEO In coordination with the Center for Deep Strikes, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck a number of important enemy facilities on 3-5 May. 1 251 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Soldiers of the 48th Brigade struck the occupiers’ artillery piece whilst it was in action Artillerymen from 48th Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces detected and destroyed Russian artillery piece whilst it was in action. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 48th Artillery Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian gun whilst it was in action. 1 574 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

strikes against Russia DIU fighters struck Russian boats and Be-12 amphibious aircraft in Crimea throughout April. VIDEO During an operation in April 2026, reconnaissance units of the Defence Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, known as the ‘Prymary’, struck a number of targets linked to the enemy’s airborne assault capabilities, naval support, and aviation component in occupied Crimea. 2 862 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment The destruction of a Russian plane

Fighters from the 155th Brigade eliminated an occupier near Hryshyne Russian soldier on one crutch and carrying automatic rifle instead of other was eliminated by pilots of 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade near Hryshyne. VIDEO Soldiers from the 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade have released footage showing the elimination of an invader near Hryshyne in the Donetsk sector. 5 328 18 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region

Pokrovsk direction: The Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling attacks by Russian assault groups Russia is sending elite units to Pokrovsk without proper equipment, - 25th Airborne Assault Brigade. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy is deploying assault groups, including elite units, which are operating in small numbers and suffering casualties. 5 775 12 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Soldiers of the 119th Brigade repelled a motorised assault by the occupiers in the Sumy sector Soldiers of 119th Brigade repelled assault and destroyed column of enemy quad bikes in Sumy region. VIDEO Soldiers from the 119th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a motorised ruscists' assault near the border in the Sumy region. 5 542 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Repelling assault

Russian Federation’s military losses have exceeded 1.33 million — General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,336,120 personnel (+970 in past 24 hours), 11,917 tanks, 41,386 artillery systems, and 24,510 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,336,120 Russian invaders. 3 647 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

In April 2026, National Guard of Ukraine troops destroyed nearly 400 artillery systems NGU units hit nearly 400 enemy artillery systems, 21 tanks and 52 EW systems in April. VIDEO Throughout April 2026, fighters of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out strikes on the occupiers’ positions, equipment, and logistics along the entire front line. 859 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Strikes on Russian logistics

Border guards repelled an assault by the occupiers in the Kharkiv sector. Border guards of Hart Brigade repel enemy breakthrough attempt in northern Kharkiv Oblast. VIDEO Border guards of the Hart Brigade repelled an attempted breakthrough by Russian forces across the state border near the village of Zemlianky in northern Kharkiv Oblast. 1 696 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region Fighting in Kharkiv direction Repelling assault

A Defence Forces soldier eliminated a Russian soldier during a sweep of an enemy dugout Ukrainian infantryman kills occupier with burst from assault rifle in close combat while clearing trench. VIDEO A Ukrainian infantryman killed an occupier in close combat while clearing an enemy trench. 9 338 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fighting in Huliaipole direction

Pilots from the 414th Brigade eliminated an occupier who was trying to hide from drones Operators of 414th Brigade Magyar’s Birds fry ruscist’s "decision-making center" with attack drone. VIDEO Drone operators from the 414th Brigade Magyar’s Birds spotted an occupier who was trying to hide from the fighters’ attack drones. 3 448 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Defense Forces hit Russian depots and air defense assets Defense Forces hit enemy drone and ammunition depots and enemy air defense assets in temporarily occupied territories, General Staff says On 3 May and overnight on 4 May, Ukraine’s Defense Forces hit a number of Russian occupation targets. 771 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of Russian drones

A fighter pilot launched a missile strike on a concentration of enemy forces in a high-rise building Ukrainian fighter pilot launched two missile strikes on high-rise building housing occupiers. VIDEO Footage has been released online showing a Ukrainian Air Force pilot striking a concentration of occupying forces. 7 451 30 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters from the Ivan Franko Group are striking at enemy logistics in Donetsk Oblast Ivan Franko Group pilots strike enemy logistics in rear areas of Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Operators from the Ivan Franko Group continue to carry out systematic operations along the enemy’s supply lines in the Donetsk Oblast, striking targets in the area stretching from the village of Pisky to the town of Debaltseve, up to 60 kilometres behind the front line. 2 581 2 Previously in trend: EW Situation in the Donetsk region Strikes on Russian logistics

Fighters from the Predator Brigade shot down 15 occupiers’ drones with small arms fire Soldiers from "Predator" Brigade shot down 15 kamikaze drones with small-arms fire in Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the Khyzhak Brigade under the Patrol Police Department shot down Russian kamikaze drones with small arms fire. 1 818 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Ukrainian Armed Forces drones are wearing down the Russian military: losses exceed recruitment Russia’s losses have exceeded its mobilization numbers for fifth consecutive month, - Madyar Confirmed losses in the Russian Armed Forces from drone strikes exceed the rate at which personnel are being replenished. 3 119 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

General Staff: The Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated over 1.335 million invaders Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,335,150 personnel (+1,120 in past 24 hours), 11,914 tanks, 41,306 artillery systems, and 24,507 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,335,150 Russian invaders. 4 167 35 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 42nd Brigade repelled an assault by occupiers on motorbikes near Novopavlivka. Pilots of 42nd Brigade eliminated 26 occupiers following failed enemy assault on motorcycles. VIDEO Occupiers on motorbikes attempted to break through to the positions of the 42nd Separate Mechanised Brigade near Novopavlivka, but the attack failed. 4 783 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

A pilot from the 18th Army Corps struck eight invaders at once with a drone whilst on the move FPV drone from 18th Army Corps struck 8 occupiers in single strike in Sumy region. VIDEO In the Sumy region, a Ukrainian FPV drone belonging to the 18th Army Corps struck a group of invaders. 8 514 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Fighting in Sumy region

Almost 500 UAVs and 147 occupiers destroyed in April by fighters of the SIGNUM battalion Minus 457 UAVs, 174 occupiers and 30 thwarted attempts to cross river: combat operations of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO In April, fighters from the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade eliminated 174 invaders and inflicted significant damage on the enemy’s equipment and logistics. 2 117 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Destruction of Russian air defence systems 38 Russian air defence systems were struck by unmanned aerial systems during April. VIDEO In coordination with the Deep Strike Centre, the UAS Group continues to carry out middle strike attacks on enemy air defence targets. 964 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

SBU operators struck a number of enemy targets in several directions Unmanned aerial systems struck air defence systems, radar stations and occupier deployment sites in several directions. VIDEO Unmanned aerial systems have launched fresh strikes against key Russian targets across several fronts. 1 675 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

SSU Alpha pilots eliminated 56 occupiers, and 2,500 over the past week SSU "Alpha" drone operators eliminated 56 occupiers using FPV drones equipped with thermal imagers during night-time sorties. VIDEO Special forces from the Security Service of Ukraine’s ‘Alfa’ unit carried out strikes against enemy personnel in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 242 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Three suicide bombers shot down in Rivne region by American AGM-114 Hellfire missiles Three Russian "Shaheds" shot down over Rivne region by American AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing the downing of three Russian "Shahed" kamikaze drones in the skies over the Rivne region. 10 078 49 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Shahed attack on Rivne region

The occupiers were eliminated by drone operators from the 33rd Mechanised Brigade during a failed assault Assault by three occupiers turned into complete fiasco for enemy under fire from drones of 33rd Separate Mechanised Brigade. VIDEO Soldiers from the 33rd Separate Mechanised Brigade have posted footage online of a failed assault by the occupiers. 5 205 7 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

Pilots from the Presidential Brigade shot down a Shahed in the air above the clouds Spectacular downing of Russian "Shahed" above clouds by fighters from Presidential Brigade. VIDEO The crew of the "Dragons" unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' separate presidential brigade spectacularly shot down a Russian "Shahed" drone high above the clouds within their area of responsibility. 6 283 13 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones

Ukrainian aviation struck a concentration of occupiers in one of the buildings in Hryshyne Ukrainian Armed Forces airstrike on ambush by occupiers from Russian Armed Forces’ 76th Division in Hryshyne: 15 Russian soldiers eliminated. VIDEO The Ukrainian Air Force carried out a precision air strike on an ambush set up by the occupiers in one of the buildings in Hryshyne. 7 317 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction AFU aviation

Pilots from the 116th Brigade struck an African mercenary fighting for the Russian Federation in the Zaporizhzhia sector Drone operators from 116th Separate Mechanised Brigade used strike FPV drone to sever both lower limbs of African mercenary fighting for Russian Federation. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, pilots from the 116th Separate Mechanised Brigade launched a powerful strike using an FPV drone against a Russian-backed African mercenary. 6 070 24 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army

A series of hits by border guards of the Kharkiv detachment in April Minus 218 drones, electronic warfare equipment, radars and 50 occupiers: Kharkiv detachment’s combat operations in April. VIDEO In April,border guards from the Kharkiv detachment eliminated 50 invaders and shot down 218 enemy drones. 1 004 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The General Staff updated the Russian losses: over 1.33 million occupiers Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,332,950 people (+1,240 per day), 11,906 tanks, 41,117 artillery systems, 24,500 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,332,950 Russian invaders. 3 793 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Defence forces used robots to destroy Russian forces in Kupiansk No soldiers on battlefield. "Lava" regiment of "Khartiia" corps conducted fully robotic operation to eliminate Russians in Kupiansk. VIDEO In Kupiansk, the "Lava" regiment of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia" successfully executed a robotic operation to eliminate a squad of Russian servicemen who had entrenched themselves in a building. 6 333 15 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Destruction of a Russian artillery system Soldiers of 151st Brigade destroyed rare 2S43 "Malva" wheeled self-propelled gun belonging to occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 151st Separate Mechanised Brigade have successfully destroyed one of the enemy’s newest and rarest artillery systems. According to Censor.NET, the crew managed to locate and strike a Russian 2S43 ‘Malva’ wheeled self-propelled gun. 4 846 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian in a cupboard Drone found occupier with sabre in broken cabinet. VIDEO Operators from the 1st Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade, ‘High-Altitude Predators’, have released a video showing the skilful elimination of a Russian invader. According to Censor.NET, the kamikaze drone spotted the target in an unusual location. 10 605 32 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated more than 1.33 million Russian invaders and thousands of pieces of Russian military equipment Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,331,710 personnel (+1,420 in past 24 hours), 11,903 tanks, 41,044 artillery systems, and 24,496 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,330,290 Russian occupiers. 4 298 36 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Results of the USF’s work: Madyar provided details Over 10,000 Ruscists were killed and wounded by USF in April, - Commander Magyar. INFOGRAPHICS Since early April, soldiers from the Unmanned Systems Forces have killed and wounded more than 10,000 Russian occupiers. 2 399 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Drone attacks Russian boat near Kerch Navy struck Russian boats "Sobol" and "Grachonok", which were guarding Kerch Bridge. VIDEO The Ukrainian Navy has launched a successful strike against the security forces guarding a facility of strategic importance to the occupiers. According to Censor.NET, two Russian patrol boats directly involved in providing cover for the Kerch Bridge were hit during the night. 12 302 35

Russia’s military casualties in war have exceeded 1.33 million Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of the war: approximately 1,330,290 personnel (+1,470 in past 24 hours), 11,901 tanks, 40,944 artillery systems, and 24,493 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,330,290 Russian occupiers. 4 753 26 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Magyar’s Birds strike occupier under tree Blast from drone throws occupier against tree and forces his mouth open: combat work by Magyar’s Birds. VIDEO Drone operators from the 414th Brigade "Magyar’s Birds" struck an occupier who was moving around under a tree as Ukrainian UAVs approached. 10 961 23 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ruscist tangled in fiber-optic cable while fleeing drones Ruscist fleeing drones of 31st SMB on motorcycle gets tangled in fiber-optic cable in field. VIDEO An occupier who tried to flee on a motorcycle became tangled in used fiber-optic cable from previous drone launches and was eliminated by Ukrainian fighters. 8 119 28 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fiber-optic drones

Wounded ruscist whines after losing eye in failed assault "Now I’m one-eyed pirate. I’m f#cking shocked": ruscist whines after failed assault. VIDEO 18+ A video recording has been published online showing a wounded ruscist whining about losing an eye as a result of a failed assault by his unit. 11 272 45 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

Soldiers of the 66th Brigade struck six occupiers who were carrying ammunition on their backs Drone operators of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade take out 6 Russian "mules" as they try to carry ammunition. VIDEO Drone operators of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave are actively destroying enemy logistics at the forward edge of the line of contact. 4 260 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 53rd Brigade destroyed a number of UAVs with small arms fire Anti-aircraft gunners of 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade shoot down 4 UAVs with small arms fire during enemy attack. VIDEO Soldiers of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh detected and shot down the occupiers’ FPV drones with small arms fire during a threat. 1 973 1 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Destruction of Russian drones

Combat operations of the Ukrainian Air Force Pilots of 39th Brigade carry out combat missions on Su-27 fighters under threat from enemy air defenses. VIDEO Pilots of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade flying Su-27 aircraft are carrying out combat missions in the most volatile areas along the front line. 4 257 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU

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