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As 2025 unfolds, Ukrainian military forces continue to advance in arms conflict, deploying a range of sophisticated tactics that leverage drone technology to dismantle Russian military infrastructure. On the battlefield, the 153rd Brigade successfully destroyed a Russian "Repeynik" anti-drone station, marking a significant technological triumph in Kherson. Meanwhile, the innovative use of drones by Kniazivskyi’s "Sapsan" unit in the Kupiansk sector showcases the strategic acumen of Ukraine's defense operations. Other units, including "Madyar's Birds" and the 63rd SMB, emphasize high operational efficiency by systematically neutralizing enemy assets, such as armored vehicles and military depots. These developments underscore a significant shift in modern warfare, focusing heavily on unmanned systems and precision strikes to maintain a tactical upper hand.

What was the impact of the destroyed Russian "Repeynik" anti-drone station?

The destruction of the Russian "Repeynik" anti-drone station by the 153rd Brigade signifies a major victory for Ukrainian forces in Kherson, disabling enemy capabilities to counter UAV technology and enhancing Ukrainian tactical superiority.

How are drones being utilized in the Ukrainian conflict against Russian forces?

Drones play a pivotal role in Ukrainian strategy, from striking enemy equipment and depots, as seen with the "Sapsan" unit in Kupiansk, to targeted assaults eliminating enemy manpower, showcasing how unmanned aerial technology transforms modern warfare dynamics.

Which Ukrainian brigades are known for effectively deploying drone technology?

Notable brigades effectively deploying drone technology include the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Sapsan," 153rd Brigade, 414th Brigade "Madyar's Birds," and 63rd SMB "Steel Lions," each demonstrating strategic excellence in neutralizing Russian assets through precision drone strikes.

What advancements in military tactics are evident in the Ukrainian conflict?

The Ukrainian conflict highlights significant advancements in military tactics, including the incorporation of sophisticated drone technology, precision targeting of enemy infrastructure, and the strategic simplification of asset write-off processes, enhancing operational efficacy against Russian forces.

Are there specific regions where Ukrainian drones have had notable successes?

Ukrainian drones have had notable successes across several regions, particularly in Kherson and Kupiansk, where units like "Sapsan" and the 153rd Brigade have demonstrated outstanding performance in disrupting enemy lines and neutralizing key Russian military installations.

How do Ukrainian forces continue to counter Russian electronic warfare?

Ukrainian forces counter Russian electronic warfare by employing sophisticated unmanned systems that exhibit resilience against interference, as seen in operations by the 413th "Reid" Battalion, which successfully neutralizes enemy targets even amidst active electronic countermeasures.

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transfer of Russian equipment Occupiers move equipment to Novopavlivka and Pokrovsk directions – Andriushchenko. PHOTOS On Friday, July 25, Russian equipment movements were recorded on the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, heading toward the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. 2 864 1 Previously in trend: Hostilities in the Novopavlivka direction Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Ukrainian-made ground robotic complexes Nearly 30 Ukrainian ground robotic systems approved for use since start of year – Ministry of Defense. PHOTO During the first six months of 2025, nearly thirty new models of Ukrainian-made ground robotic systems (GRS) and remotely controlled combat modules were codified and approved for deployment in the armed forces, which is one-third more than last year. 1 424 8 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons robotic ground complex

Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" Ukrainian UGC "Murakha" approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The domestic unmanned ground complex "Murakha" has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 214 45 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

A large number of Russian military vehicles are heading towards Mariupol Heavy traffic of Russian military equipment recorded moving through Novoazovsk toward Mariupol. PHOTO A large amount of military equipment is moving from Russia through Novoazovsk toward Mariupol. 32 049 19 Previously in trend: Occupation of Mariupol Military equipment

The National Guard destroys enemy equipment Since beginning of year, National Guard soldiers have destroyed nearly 600 enemy tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems, - Pivnenko. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, units of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed almost 600 tanks, 903 armoured vehicles and 2,864 artillery systems along the entire contact line. 736 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Ministry of Defence approves Shablia MK19 combat module for use "Shablia" combat module with grenade launcher approved for use in Armed Forces – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The Defence Ministry has codified and approved the remotely operated combat module "SHABLIA MK19(M)" for use in the Armed Forces. 3 375 13 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Codification of weapons

New models of equipment in May Over 130 new types of weapons and military equipment approved for use in May – Defense Ministry. PHOTO As of May 2025, more than 130 new models of weapons and military equipment were codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces. About 80% of them are domestically developed. 1 358 2 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

Ukrainian special boats Several models of Ukrainian special-purpose boats approved for use in AFU – Defense Ministry. PHOTO Several models of Ukrainian-made specialized boats have been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 596 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

destruction Since beginning of year, Defence Forces have destroyed 1,159 occupiers’ tanks and 2,510 occupiers’ armoured combat vehicles, according to Syrskyi. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers continue to destroy the enemy and its equipment. 597 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Spider ground robot "Spider" ground robot approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine – Defense Ministry. PHOTO The Spider ground robotic system was codified and approved for use in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 962 3 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Ukrainian evacuation armoured vehicle "Dzhura-EVAC" Ukrainian-made "Dzhura-EVAC" evacuation armoured vehicle approved for use - Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS The "Dzhura-EVAC" evacuation armoured vehicle was codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces of Ukraine. 4 670 15 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Devices for infantry weapons Ukrainian-made devices for infantry weapons approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Several devices and aids to facilitate the use of domestic and foreign small arms and grenade launchers on military equipment and stationary positions have been codified and approved for use in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. The devices were developed and manufactured by Ukrainian gunsmiths. 3 622 2 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Ukrainian UAV WINFLY Ukrainian-made WINFLY UAVs approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ukrainian-made WINFLY unmanned aerial systems were codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 060 7 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment

Spextr robotic complex New Spextr ground robots approved for use in Defence Forces - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the use of Spextr ground robotic systems of various modifications in the units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 2 068 2

Examples of automotive equipment in Defense Forces Almost 30 models of motor vehicles approved for use in Defense Forces in 2024 - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO In 2024, the Ministry of Defence codified and put into service in the Defence Forces of Ukraine nearly 30 models of vehicles for movement in difficult terrain and off-road conditions. 2 014 10

14 pieces of destroyed enemy equipment remain near Chasiv Yar Russia’s failed offensive in east left cemetery of broken equipment near Chasiv Yar - Forbes. PHOTO The recent unsuccessful Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has left behind a "cemetery" of broken armoured vehicles. 8 905 14

Ukrainian ground robotic system CRAB-LS Ukrainian-made noiseless transporter CRAB-LS is approved for operation - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised the supply of the CRAB-LS universal ground robotic system, a domestically produced robotic system. 4 876 4

Ukrainian defence forces destroy Russian "Osa-AKM" air defence system with precision strike Ukrainian defence forces destroy Russian "Osa-AKM" air defence system with precision strike. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Ukrainian Defence Forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian "Osa-AKM" anti-aircraft missile system that was trying to hide in a shelter. 6 762 8

APC M113 reinforced with Tavria 14.5/7.62 module M113 armoured personnel carrier reinforced with new Ukrainian-made "Tavria 14.5/7.62" combat module - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Ukrainian gunsmiths have enhanced the firepower of the M113 armoured personnel carrier that the Defence Forces are receiving as part of international assistance. They produced a Tavria 14.5/7.62 remote-controlled module and installed it on the armour of the APC. 4 695 1

Destruction of enemy column Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 757,340 people (+1,400 per day), 9,526 tanks, 21,067 artillery systems, 19,616 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 757,340 Russian invaders. 5 678 14 Previously in trend: War

JCB HMEE high-speed armoured backhoe loader JCB HMEE armoured backhoe loader approved for use in Defence Forces - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised the use of the JCB HMEE high-speed armoured backhoe loader, which is one of the most popular excavators in many armies around the world. 4 843 4

Ukrainian armoured personnel carrier Oncilla-Shturm Ukrainian armoured personnel carrier Oncilla-Shturm is put into operation, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorised for use the Ukrainian-made "Oncilla-Shturm" armoured personnel carrier. 6 523 8

Всюдихід-амфібія Argo Aurora Argo Aurora all-terrain amphibious vehicle approved for use in army - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Argo Aurora all-terrain amphibious vehicle for use in the armed forces. This is a multifunctional vehicle designed for use in extreme conditions. 5 908 16

Дистанційний модуль ведення вогню Пернач Ministry of Defense codified domestically produced "Pernach" remote fire control module. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved the use of the domestically produced Pernach remote-controlled module in the Defence Forces. 4 407 5

Інтерактивний стрілецький полігон UNITS Interactive shooting range UNITS of domestic production is approved for use in troops, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The UNITS interactive training system developed by domestic engineers was codified and approved for use in the Defense Forces. It is designed for individual and group training in firearms training. 2 832 6

Втрати військ РФ в Україні Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 702,900 people (+1,250 per day), 9,214 tanks, 20,170 artillery systems, 18,592 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 702,900 Russian invaders. 5 408 13

Бойовий модуль "Таврія" Combat module "Tavria" has been approved for use in military - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Tavria combat module for use in the armed forces. 6 982 11

У Маріуполі зафіксували переміщення військової техніки РФ у бік Бердянська і Волновахи Movement of enemy equipment towards Berdiansk and Volnovakha spotted in occupied Mariupol. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, a significant movement of Russian military equipment towards Berdiansk and Volnovakha was recorded. 7 789 3

Міноборони дозволило до використання у підрозділах Сил оборони безпілотний наземний роботизований комплекс Тарган Unmanned ground robotic complex "Targan" has been authorized for use to units of Defense Forces - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorised for use of the Targan unmanned ground robotic system developed by Ukrainian engineers in the Defence Forces. 2 709 5

Міноборони допустило до постачання український багі "Варан" Ministry of Defense authorizes Ukrainian buggy "Varan" for use in Armed Forces. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine a domestic "Varan" buggy designed to transport personnel, evacuate the wounded and transport ammunition. 9 502 13

Техніка від Порошенка FPV drones, equipment and EW worth million euros to be transferred to frontline. VIDEO+PHOTOS The leader of the European Solidarity party and the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko, has prepared another batch of equipment and drones for combat brigades and battalions. The cost of this convoy is 45 million hryvnias. 3 342 28

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 668,930 people (+1,300 per day), 8,971 tanks, 19,410 artillery systems, 17,876 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 668,930 Russian invaders. 7 030 32 Previously in trend: War

Ліквідація військ РФ Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 667,630 people (+1,290 per day), 8,962 tanks, 19,381 artillery systems, 17,827 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 667,630 Russian invaders. 5 854 28

Новий автотранспорт у Силах оборони Since beginning of year, 175 models of motor vehicles have been approved for use in Defense Forces, 76 of them are of domestic production - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO In the first 9 months of 2024, the Ministry of Defence codified and authorized 175 vehicles for use in the Defence Forces, including 76 domestically produced vehicles. 2 939 3

Зразки ОВТ вітчизняного виробництва More than 600 new models of domestically produced weapons and military equipment have been put into operation in Defense Forces since beginning of year, - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Since the beginning of 2024, the Ministry of Defence has codified and put into service in the Defence Forces more than 900 models of weapons and military equipment, including more than 600 of domestic production. 3 107 5

Міноборони допустило до постачання у ЗСУ унікальний всюдихід-амфібію ТАХА TAKHA amphibious all-terrain vehicle has been approved for use in AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the TAKHA all-terrain amphibious vehicle developed by Ukrainian engineers. 5 166 15

Канадський бронеавтомобіль Roshel Senator MRAP Canadian Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle has been approved for use in army - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The fleet of armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian army has been replenished with another model of armoured vehicles based on MRAP technology. The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the Roshel Senator MRAP armoured vehicle manufactured in Canada for use in the army. 6 385 36

Маріуполь Intensification of movement of enemy equipment to Vuhledar direction has been recorded - Andrikushchenko. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Mariupol and the surrounding settlements, the movement of Russian reserves towards Vuhledar has been rapidly intensified. A convoy of tracked military vehicles was spotted bypassing Mariupol to the north. 2 245 2

Українська техніка Since beginning of this year, twice as many Ukrainian weapons have been authorized for operation in Armed Forces as in whole 2023 - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Over almost 8 months of this year, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized for operation in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine twice as many samples of Ukrainian-made weapons and military equipment as in the whole of last year. In 2023, this figure was more than 200 samples of domestic weapons and military equipment. 3 455 12

Окупанти перекидають до аеродрому Бельбек у Криму застарілу військову техніку Russians are transferring obsolete military equipment to Belbek airfield near Sevastopol. PHOTO Russian invaders move military equipment, including an old "Osa" air defence system, to the area of the "Belbek" airfield near the temporarily occupied Sevastopol 14 306 14 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Бронеавтомобіль Buffalo MPV Buffalo MPV, one of safest armored vehicles in world, is authorized for supply to AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Buffalo MPV armored engineering vehicle for supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This armored vehicle is called one of the safest in the world. 19 474 8

Бронемашина із захистом від мін та засідок About 20 samples of armored vehicles with protection against mines and ambushes are approved for operational service in the army - Defense Ministry. PHOTO Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for operational service in the armed forces about 20 models of armoured combat vehicles based on the MRAP principle. 4 054 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

спалений танк рф Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 589,700 people (+1,160 per day), 8,441 tanks, 16,605 artillery systems, 16,350 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian defense forces have eliminated 589,700 Russian invaders. 7 378 17 Previously in trend: War

спалений танк рф Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 582,910 people (+1,150 per day), 8,411 tanks, 16,276 artillery systems, 16,255 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 582,910 Russian invaders. 7 724 19

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 570,120 people (+1,140 per day), 363 aircraft, 8,302 tanks, 15,759 artillery systems, 16,013 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 570,120 Russian invaders. 6 789 20

Спеціальна легка автомототехніка в ЗСУ More than 20 models of special light vehicles have been put into service in Armed Forces of Ukraine since beginning of year - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO Since the beginning of 2024, the Ministry of Defence has codified and put into service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine more than 20 models of special light vehicles designed for cross-country travel and waterborne tasks. 2 330 1

Головнокомандувач ЗСУ Олександр Сирський AFU combat units will have more robotic and unmanned systems - Syrskyi. PHOTOS Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi announced that a decision on the use of robotic platforms was being prepared jointly with the Ministry of Defence. 3 406 13 Previously in trend: War

Знищення російської техніки Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 554,510 people (+1,100 per day), 8,180 tanks, 15,051 artillery systems, 15,715 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 554,510 Russian invaders. 6 066 10 Previously in trend: War