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 ship Yamal Three enemy ships, radar stations and enemy logistics in occupied Crimea have been struck, — SSU Fighters from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ Special Operations Centre carried out a comprehensive operation in the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, during which three Russian military vessels were struck. 6 597 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Pilots from the 23rd Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine struck an occupiers’ radar station in the rear in the Zaporizhzhia sector One less "Kasta" radar in Zaporizhzhia region: fighters from the 23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade destroyed $60 million worth of air defence systems behind enemy lines. VIDEO Soldiers from the 23rd "Khortytsia" Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard have carried out strikes deep behind enemy lines in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 2 313 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators

SOF fighters struck Rubicon bases near Mariupol SOF drone operators struck "Rubicon" base near Mariupol. VIDEO Special Operations Forces have struck a logistics base belonging to the Russian unmanned technology centre ‘Rubicon’ in occupied Mangush, Donetsk Oblast. 3 622 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Russian army losses as of April 18: over 1.317 million soldiers Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,317,150 people (+1,080 per day), 11,876 tanks, 40,242 artillery systems, 24,410 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,317,150 Russian invaders. 3 830 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

SBU says Alpha unit hit over 10,000 Russian troops in March SSU’s Alpha unit hit more than 10,000 occupiers in March. VIDEO The Alpha Special Operations Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) became the most effective unit of the Defence Forces in March in terms of the number of targets hit and destroyed. 2 141 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupiers

Russians on a boat before the attack by Ukrainian drones Ukrainian drones eliminated 15 invaders during an attempted landing on island. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders have thwarted yet another attempt by Russian occupiers to cross the Dnipro and establish a foothold on the island section of the front line. A video has emerged online showing the successful hunt for enemy paratroopers, filmed by UAV operators from the 40th Separate Marine... 10 177 13 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region

Ukrainian defense forces have struck Russian command posts, radar stations, and warehouses in the occupied territories and in Russia AFU struck command posts, radar stations, and warehouses in occupied territories and in Russia On April 16 and during the night of April 17, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a number of key Russian military targets. 1 069 1 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Russian military casualties as of April 17: over 1.316 million troops Total combat losses of Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,316,070 personnel (+1,000 in last 24 hours), 11,870 tanks, 40,160 artillery systems, and 24,400 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,316,070 Russian invaders. 3 881 13 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Two occupiers look out of a building window at their Ukrainian drone Two Ukrainian drones flew into building one after another and eliminated pair of occupiers. VIDEO A video has been released online showing the skilful work of Ukrainian strike drone operators, who demonstrated a high level of coordination and precision. The footage captures the elimination of two Russian occupiers who were attempting to take cover in an abandoned building. This was reported... 2 969 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

A drone flies over the Donbas Arena Ukrainian drone flies over "Donbas Arena", locates target and attacks an occupiers’ lorry. VIDEO Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems from the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine’s "Azov" unit continue to demonstrate their effectiveness, operating in the very heart of the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk. Footage has appeared online showing Ukrainian drones flying over the city’s... 16 926 40 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Donetsk

66th Brigade destroys Russian infantry in Lyman direction Troops of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade are eliminating Russian infantry with dense kill zone while it is still approaching the forward edge of positions. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the elimination of Russian infantry is ongoing in the area of responsibility of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave. 3 914 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Soldiers of the 11th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out 652 strikes in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions Drone operators of 11th NGU Brigade carried out 652 strikes in week and destroyed 179 enemy UAVs. VIDEO Over the past week, unmanned systems units of the 11th Mykhailo Hrushevskyi Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine carried out 652 fire strikes against enemy forces and their positions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. 1 180 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction fightings in Kherson region Drone operators

Soldiers of the 46th Brigade continue to destroy enemy manpower, equipment and UAVs in the Pokrovsk direction Paratroopers from 46th Brigade destroyed 13 Russian soldiers, 10 UAVs and artillery near Pokrovsk. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, units of the 46th Podillia Airborne Brigade of the Airborne Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to destroy enemy personnel, equipment, and drones. 3 392 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Drone operators

Soldiers of the 142nd Brigade cleared an occupiers’ stronghold in the Huliaipole sector Two soldiers from 142nd Separate Mechanised Brigade cleared dugout of occupiers and evaded drone drop. VIDEO Soldiers from the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 142nd Separate Mechanised Brigade have released footage showing the clearing of an enemy stronghold and the combat operations of attack drones in the Huliaipole sector. 4 441 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators Fighting in Huliaipole direction

SOF fighters eliminated two occupiers during a clearance operation in the Donetsk region Fighters of 8th Special Operations Regiment eliminate two Russian reconnaissance troops while clearing building in Donetsk region. VIDEO Two Russian reconnaissance troops managed to penetrate beyond the forward positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in one of the operational directions, but their movement was detected in time by aerial reconnaissance operators. 6 643 8 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat

Russian soldier on fire in the woods Occupier engulfed in intense flames burns in copse under watch of Ukrainian drone. VIDEO 18+ A video recording from an unmanned aerial vehicle has been released online, showing the results of Ukrainian defenders’ successful efforts to neutralise Russian occupation forces. This was reported by Censor.NET. 7 584 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the occupiers’ radar stations: details from the General Staff Two radar stations and depots belonging to Russian occupiers were hit by Defence Forces, - General Staff The Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck a Russian radar station belonging to the S-400 air defence system, as well as the invaders’ logistics facilities and troop concentrations. 778 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Occupiers eliminated and equipment destroyed "Road of death" on dam near Pokrovsk: 12 pieces of destroyed Russian military equipment and remains of four occupiers. VIDEO A video has emerged online, filmed by a Russian occupier, showing the catastrophic losses suffered by his units in the Pokrovsk direction. The footage captures the aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes on a narrow and vulnerable section of the front line. This is reported by Censor.NET. 7 675 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian UAV Minus 23 "Molniya" drones: combat operations by anti-aircraft drone operators of SVAROG unit of 35th Regiment of NGU. VIDEO Operators from the SVAROG unit of the 35th Regiment of the Ukrainian National Guard have achieved impressive results in combating Russian aerial targets. Recently, the troops have managed to destroy 23 enemy ‘Molniya’ drones. This was reported by Censor.NET. 1 624 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Defence Forces pilots located and destroyed a stockpile of the occupiers’ TM-62 anti-tank mines Occupiers’ field depot of TM-62 anti-tank mines blown up after strike by Defence Forces drones. VIDEO Footage of a precision drone strike on an enemy field depot storing mines has been published online. 9 858 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions Drone operators

Border guards struck the occupiers’ self-propelled artillery, shelters and vehicles Border guards destroy occupiers’ Msta-S self-propelled artillery system in South-Slobozhanskyi direction. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance operators of the Kharkiv Border Guard Detachment destroyed an occupiers’ Msta-S self-propelled artillery system in the South-Slobozhanskyi direction. 1 773 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Soldiers of the 425th Regiment eliminated the occupier using 3 drones and the subsequent detonation of ammunition Ruscist received 3 drone hits, ammunition detonation and was left without head: drone operators of 425th Separate Assault Regiment. VIDEO 18+ Pilots from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" eliminated a Russian occupier with several drone strikes, followed by the detonation of the munitions. 6 085 19 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Unmanned Systems Forces fighters struck the occupiers’ air defence system in Mariupol Unmanned Systems Forces hit 12 occupiers’ air defence systems in two weeks of April and attacked Russian rear bases. VIDEO Pilots of the Unmanned Systems Forces’ 9th Kairos Battalion of the 414th Separate Madyar’s Birds Brigade destroyed one Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system in Mariupol on 10 April. 1 955 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations

Soldiers of the 412th Brigade struck a number of locations where the occupiers’ equipment was stationed Nemesis Brigade drone operators strike enemy vehicle staging area in rear, destroying 3 armored fighting vehicles and 6 motor vehicles. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces continue to destroy enemy vehicle staging areas even deep in the enemy’s rear. 2 936 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction Drone operators Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations DIU special operations

Fighters from the Ivan Franko Group struck a military vehicle on a road in Donetsk Footage of eliminated occupier in truck: "Ivan Franko Group" struck enemy vehicle in Donetsk. VIDEO 18+ Footage has been released online showing a strike on a Russian military truck along with its driver on the Donetsk ring road. 10 374 22 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Situation in the Donetsk region Drone operators

Border guards tracked down a depot of the occupiers’ equipment and struck it with drones Border guards tracked down and struck warehouse with occupiers’ equipment in south using drones. VIDEO Border guard UAV pilots in the south tracked the movement of enemy vehicles using FPV drones and struck enemy targets. 3 693 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone operators

Strike on a UAV depot SCALP missiles strike enemy UAV storage site at Donetsk Airport – General Staff. VIDEO Yesterday and during the night of 14 April, units of Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a number of important targets. 5 080 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian soldier on fire after drone attack 29 occupiers down: fighters from 71st SJB eliminated Russians who had emerged from gas pipeline. VIDEO Soldiers from the 71st Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Airborne Assault Forces thwarted a brazen attempt by Russian occupiers to infiltrate the rear of Ukrainian positions. To move undetected, the enemy chose an unusual route and hoped to achieve the element of surprise. This was reported by... 8 622 14 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Pilots from the 414th Brigade, Madyar’s Birds, eliminated the occupier "Roasted to crisp": "Madyar’s Birds" drone operators hit Russian soldier in the thicket. VIDEO 18+ Drone operators from the 414th Brigade, ‘Madyar’s Birds’, eliminated a ruscist who had decided to ‘take a break’ in the undergrowth. 6 195 18 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

The Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated another 820 invaders over the past 24 hours Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,312,960 personnel (+820 in the past 24 hours), 11,863 tanks, 39,953 artillery systems, and 24,389 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHIC Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,312,960 Russian invaders. 3 401 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

DESTRUCTION TEAM drones hit enemy crossing in border area Drones of DESTRUCTION TEAM unit smash occupiers’ crossing. VIDEO In the Northern-Slobozhanskyi sector, border guards from the "DESTRUCTION TEAM" unit carried out a series of effective strikes on enemy positions. 3 444 1 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Soldiers of the 68th Brigade have published footage of an occupier’s failed escape with a cigarette in his mouth Unarmed ruscist with cigarette in his mouth fails to flee FPV drone of 68th Brigade. VIDEO Fighters from the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade named after Oleksa Dovbush eliminated a Russian occupier as he tried to flee from an FPV drone. 6 078 12 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Drone operators

Pilots of the 38th Regiment shot down 19 suicide drones in a single day Drone operators of 38th Regiment down 19 Shaheds in one day with STING interceptors. VIDEO Drone operators from the 38th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment named after General-Khorunzhy Yurii Tiutiunnyk took down 19 Russian Shaheds in a single day. 1 425 0 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers of the 60th Brigade struck the occupiers’ vehicles and personnel Eight occupiers down and camouflaged gun: combat operations by 60th Mechanised Brigade. VIDEO Pilots from the 60th Separate Mechanised Ingulets Brigade struck enemy personnel and equipment within their area of responsibility. 2 520 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Border Guard Service personnel located and destroyed an occupiers’ base in the Belgorod region STRIKS border guards take out occupiers’ deployment site and "assault trooper on a scooter". VIDEO On the Belgorod direction, units of the STRIKS detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine continue daily combat operations. 3 924 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

The Ukrainian drone pilot managed to shoot down the enemy UAV and complete the mission Omega special forces drone simultaneously eliminates occupier and survives enemy FPV drone attack. VIDEO A bomber drone operated by Ukrainian special forces successfully survived an enemy FPV drone attack, destroyed it, completed its combat mission, and returned to position. 2 595 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

UAV attack on Russians Ukrainian drone flies between three occupiers who have just emerged from battle unharmed. VIDEO A video has emerged online showing a Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacking a group of Russian soldiers who had just left the scene of a firefight. This was reported by Censor.NET. 8 695 5

air bomb strike Ukrainian air force destroyed the deployment site of Russian UAV operators. VIDEO A video has been released online showing a successful combat operation by the Ukrainian Air Force against a high-priority enemy target. The footage captures the moment a powerful air strike was delivered against a concentration of enemy personnel and equipment. This was reported by Censor.NET. 6 370 11 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

The General Staff has updated the Russian Federation’s casualty figures: over 1.31 million invaders Total combat losses for Russian Federation since start of war: approximately 1,312,140 personnel (+960 in past 24 hours), 11,861 tanks, 39,915 artillery systems, and 24,386 armored vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 1,312,140 Russian invaders. 3 573 9 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 414th Brigade struck an occupier whilst moving towards the area of responsibility of the troops Pilots of 414th Brigade "Madyar’s Birds" used drone to sever invader’s lower limbs. VIDEO 18+ Drone operators from the 414th Brigade, ‘Madyar's Birds’, eliminated a Russian occupier who was moving towards the area under the soldiers’ control. 5 560 20 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

In the 10 months since the SBS was established, pilots have eliminated over 82,000 occupiers Unmanned systems forces have eliminated over 82,000 occupiers in 10 months. VIDEO In the 10 months since the Unmanned Systems Forces group was established, more than 82,000 enemy personnel have been eliminated. 1 543 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

DIU fighters shot down a Russian Shahed with a STING interceptor from the Wild Hornets DIU drone operators intercepted and destroyed Russian "Shahed" jet drone in mid-air. VIDEO Pilots from the Defence Intelligence shot down a Russian "Shahed" drone during one of the enemy's attacks. 3 904 10 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone operators

Soldiers of the Third Army Corps shot down 2,350 occupiers’ drones in March 2,350 Russian UAVs downed in March: combat operations by units of Third Army Corps. VIDEO Air defence units within the area of responsibility of the Third Army Corps have significantly improved their effectiveness in combating enemy drones. 1 183 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

SSU Alpha Special Operations Centre fighters struck nearly 2,000 occupiers in a week SSU "Alpha" special forces struck 1,883 occupiers in week. VIDEO FPV drone operators from the SSU’s ‘Alpha’ Special Operations Centre are eliminating enemy personnel across the entire front line. 2 379 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Soldiers of the 148th Brigade struck an occupier transport vehicle along with its ammunition Drone operators from 148th Brigade used single FPV drone to strike ammunition cache, killing six invaders in explosion. VIDEO Paratroopers from the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade in Zhytomyr struck the occupiers’ vehicles, along with their ammunition, within their area of responsibility. 5 149 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Drone operators

Pilots of the 18th Brigade shot down six Russian Shaheds during an enemy attack on Ukrainian territory Soldiers of 18th Brigade intercepted and destroyed six "Shaheds" in mid-air, preventing them from reaching their targets. VIDEO Interceptor pilots from the 18th Slovyansk Brigade destroyed six enemy Shahed-type strike drones, also known as ‘Geran’. 1 888 1 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone operators

Soldiers of the 422nd Regiment struck two of the occupiers’ locomotives Two locomotives providing military transport for Russian army have been destroyed: combat operations by 422nd Luftwaffe Regiment. VIDEO Operators from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment of the LUFTWAFFE struck and destroyed two locomotives used for the Russian Federation’s military logistics. 4 022 9 Previously in trend: Drone operators Strikes on Russian logistics

Russian losses exceeded 1.31 million military personnel Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 1,310,110 people (+1,440 per day), 11,851 tanks, 39,798 artillery systems, 24,381 armored personnel carriers. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated 1,310,110 Russian invaders. 4 626 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces