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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Pilots from the 414th Brigade eliminated a small assault group of five occupiers with three strikes Drone operators from 414th Brigade’s "Madyar’s Birds" unit eliminated small assault group of five Russian invaders with three strikes. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk sector, drone operators from the 414th Brigade, ‘Madyar’s Birds’, eliminated a small assault group of invaders. 4 881 9 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Fighters from the National Guard’s Lasar’s Group struck an occupiers’ BM Uragan reloading vehicle in the Luhansk region Pilots from National Guard’s Lasar’s Group struck part of BM-27 "Uragan" complex in rear in Luhansk region. VIDEO Fighters from the National Guard’s Lasar’s Group destroyed a concentration of enemy equipment in the rear area of Luhansk Oblast, including part of a BM-27 ‘Uragan’ multiple rocket launcher system. 2 942 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

USF pilots struck a number of enemy targets in several directions USF struck "Tor-M2" air defence system, "Tunguska" air defence missile system, oil depot and enemy communications nodes. VIDEO Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces group carried out strikes on key enemy military targets across several fronts. 3 463 3 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

Bulava drone strikes Russian 2S43 Malva artillery system Ukrainian drone "Bulava" strikes Russia’s latest 2S43 "Malva" self-propelled gun. VIDEO During a reconnaissance flight, Ukrainian soldiers detected a high-value target: a Russian 2S43 Malva self-propelled gun. 6 442 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russian eliminated Kamikaze drone struck occupiers’ deployment site in Donetsk Oblast: "It just hit! We’ve got one ’three hundred’, one ’two hundred’". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to strike at enemy concentrations in one of the fiercest sectors of the front line. 6 531 10 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Border guards of Hart destroyed a Russian drone In Kharkiv region, border guards neutralised drone without firing single shot. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, a soldier from the "Hart" brigade used an anti-drone rifle to disrupt the control of a Russian drone. After losing contact with the operator, the UAV crashed and exploded. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. 2 178 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

wild,hornets Drone operators from 11th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine shot down Russian "Shaheds" using STING interceptor. VIDEO Operators of unmanned aerial systems from the 11th Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed several enemy drones whilst carrying out combat missions in the south of the country. 1 224 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

MiG shoots down Shahed MiG-29 destroyed "Shahed" with missile amidst cheers of children who watched attack from ground: "Come on, come on! Yes! Well done!". VIDEO A gripping video has appeared online showing the successful work of Ukrainian fighter aircraft during another attack by Russian terrorists. Censor.NET reports that the footage captures the moment an enemy Shahed-type kamikaze drone was destroyed in the sky over Rivne Oblast. 8 485 42 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Fighters from the Bureviy Brigade eliminated over 100 occupiers in a week 108 occupiers, 159 UAVs and over 50 pieces of equipment eliminated: combat operations by "Bureviy" brigade. VIDEO Over the course of the week, fighters from the First Presidential Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, ‘Bureviy’, inflicted significant losses on the enemy – over 100 occupiers were eliminated. 1 985 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Soldiers of the 10th Brigade intercepted a Russian Granat-4 UAV Pilots from 10th "Edelweiss" Brigade intercepted "Granat-4" UAV, which was guiding occupiers’ artillery. VIDEO Drone operators from the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" shot down a Russian "Granat-4" reconnaissance UAV. 2 842 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Drone industry

Fighters tracked down a depot containing the occupiers’ equipment and destroyed it SBGS drone operators destroyed "garage" containing enemy equipment and struck EW systems and artillery in the Prydniprovske direction. VIDEO In the Prydniprovske direction, pilots from the State Border Guard Service continue to reduce the enemy’s offensive capabilities and disrupt its logistics. 3 409 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Strikes on Russian logistics

Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion struck the occupiers’ logistics vehicles Pilots from SIGNUM battalion destroyed three quadcopters and UGV and demonstrated occupiers’ traps against Ukrainian FPV drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade struck the occupiers’ logistics vehicles. 2 758 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment robotic ground complex

Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ electronic warfare equipment, a vehicle and a drone amplifier Border guards destroyed drone amplifier and "Peroed" electronic warfare system in Northern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Soldiers from the Chernivtsi Border Guard Detachment carried out a successful combat operation in the Northern Slobozhanskyi sector, inflicting losses on the enemy in terms of equipment and personnel. 1 226 2 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Chechen soldiers from the Russian Armed Forces have released footage of the destroyed Kasta radar station Chechen soldiers from Russian Armed Forces have shown aftermath of strike on "Kasta" radar station by Ukrainian FP-2 drones. VIDEO Footage showing the aftermath of the strike on the "Kasta" radar station has been published online. 8 449 18 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone industry

SOF fighters cleared the building of occupiers Special forces from SOF’s "Rangers" regiment cleared position held by occupiers during raid on house. VIDEO Soldiers from the 6th Special Operations Regiment "Rangers" carried out a raid on a building housing Russian troops and destroyed an enemy position on one of the fronts. 3 313 3 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

DIU struck the occupiers’ military trains in Crimea DIU’s "Ghosts" carried out five strikes on enemy military trains in Crimea. VIDEO Defence Intelligence special unit of The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, ‘The Ghosts’, carried out strikes against enemy military trains in the temporarily occupied Crimea, disrupting the occupiers’ rail logistics. 6 054 8 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics DIU special operations

Drone attacks two Russians After FPV drone strike, mangled body of occupier flew off and hit fellow soldier. VIDEO A video has appeared online showing the effective work of Ukrainian drone operators, which culminated in an extremely rare episode. As reported by Censor.NET, fighters of the "RUGBY TEAM" unit of the 129th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade recorded the moment of an attack on two occupiers. 6 024 14 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

MLRS from North Korea destroyed: soldiers of the 66th Mechanised Brigade eliminated a Type-75 in the Lyman sector Fighters of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade destroy North Korean MLRS. VIDEO Operators of unmanned systems from the Kassta Battalion destroyed a foreign-made multiple launch rocket system used by Russian forces in the Lyman direction. 2 350 1 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

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

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

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

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

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. 7 318 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

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