Russia has created a new command for unmanned systems forces, appointing General Denis Lyamin as its leader, marking a significant shift in its approach to modern warfare.

Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, has said that Russia is seeking to increase the number of ballistic missiles it can launch in a single salvo to 200.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly struck 13 energy facilities in occupied territories over a 48-hour period, according to details from Magyar.

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) reportedly attacked 18 more power substations, including 14 in temporarily occupied Crimea, as part of their "Crimean Switch Off" operation.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly struck 19 Russian energy hubs over the past day, including 17 in Crimea and two in other temporarily occupied territories.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully struck 13 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet, as Russia reportedly reduces drone operations on the battlefield to protect these assets.

Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, First Class, by the President.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces launched strikes overnight on July 7-8, targeting a key facility receiving electricity via the Kuban-Crimea power bridge, five electricity substations, a training ground, and three Russian air defense radar systems.

Soldiers from Ukraine's 413th “Raid” Regiment of Unmanned Systems Forces struck four power substations in Russian-occupied Crimea on the night of June 29. These substations were used by Russian invaders for military power supply.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 38 targets in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on June 25, including air defense assets, fuel and energy infrastructure, and logistics facilities.

Pilots from Ukraine's 413th Raid Regiment of Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other units, successfully struck Russian military infrastructure and personnel concentrations at the Vostochny training ground near Berdiansk.

Ukraine is marking an annual 'special day' to celebrate drone warfare, with President Zelenskyy signing a decree commemorating the Unmanned Systems Forces and praising the country's drone units.

Units of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully struck the Russian cargo vessel, Leonid Pestrikov, in the port of occupied Berdiansk.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces are actively tracking every Shahed-type drone that traverses Belarusian airspace. This monitoring is part of Ukraine's ongoing defense efforts.

Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, has put forward a proposal to introduce a "Standard 10" formula for attack UAV crews within Ukraine's defense forces.

According to the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert 'Madiar' Browdi, Russia's armed forces have been losing more soldiers than they gain through mobilization for the fifth month in a row.

Ukrainian drones from the Security Service's Special Operations Centre Alpha, in coordination with Defence Intelligence and Unmanned Systems Forces, have again struck infrastructure at the Port of Tuapse and the Tuapse Refinery.

Ukrainian forces, including the Security Service and Unmanned Systems Forces, successfully destroyed Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. This operation targeted critical logistics infrastructure for the Russian military.

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly struck a petrochemical plant in Sterlitamak, Russia's Bashkortostan region, which is known for producing aviation fuel and synthetic rubber.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have reported eliminating more than 82,000 Russian personnel within 10 months of their creation.

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reports that Russia intends to expand its unmanned systems forces to 165,000 personnel by the end of 2026, while also noting Ukraine's success in inflicting casualties on Russian troops using its own drone units.

On the night of March 29, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully struck Russian BM-30 Smerch/Tornado-S multiple rocket launchers and fuel tanks in temporarily occupied Crimea, with drones destroying three MLRS and a transport-loading vehicle.

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces successfully destroyed a Russian Ka-52 'Alligator' attack helicopter in the Pokrovsk direction using a fiber-optic drone, with a second drone reportedly hunting the crew on the ground.

Unmanned Systems Forces units destroyed a Russian S-300V missile system and hit a Tor missile system and a fuel train in the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and struck a number of other Russian facilities in the occupied parts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts as well as in Crimea on the night of 10-11 March.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the Special Operations Forces, destroyed the Russian Kasta radar station in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a Russian Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and gun system at the Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in Mariupol.

On the night of February 27, operators of the 1st Separate Center for Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck an oil depot in Luhansk, which is temporarily occupied by Russia.

Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) destroyed three Russian Tor-M1 air defense systems, totaling $75 million, in the early hours of Friday, February 20, according to

Commander Robert Brovdi of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported that his units have hit 5,000 Russian troops since early August, while also anticipating an increase in Russian missile and jet-powered drone strikes.

Ukraine's unmanned systems forces announced that they attacked 12 ships of Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Black and Azov Seas using long-range drones over the past week.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have reportedly struck 10 more electricity substations in temporarily occupied territories, including six facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea, as part of the 'Crimean Switch Off' operation.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully shot down a rare Russian Forpost-R strike and reconnaissance drone over Russia's Kursk region on July 27, a drone known for its capability to carry guided munitions.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 13 additional electrical substations in Russian-occupied territories in southern Ukraine, including 10 facilities in Crimea, as part of 'Operation Crimean Switch Off'.

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has refuted claims that he opposes the use of drones in combat, emphasizing his role in establishing the Unmanned Systems Forces as a distinct military branch.

Buvo kiek keista po nemažos pertraukos vėl sugrįžti į Ukrainą, tik šį kartą jau ne kaip savanoriui kovotojui, o kaip stebėtojui - iš esmės turistui.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) successfully struck 11 vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov on July 16.

Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, ironically responded to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's accusation of 'pure terrorism' regarding Kyiv's attacks on Russian ships. Brovdi stated, 'No piracy, Lavrov, just business.'

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) conducted strikes on nine electrical substations, a strategic power transfer point of the Kuban-Crimea bridge, a gas pumping station, and five air defense systems in Russian-occupied territories between July 12-13.

The 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of Ukraine have showcased their method for 'breaking through' a corridor for Ukrainian drones within Moscow's air defense system. This demonstration highlights their capabilities in drone operations.

The commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert "Madiar" Browdi, announced that Ukraine expects to fully control traffic on the R-280 "Novorossiya" road, crucial for supplying Russian forces in Crimea, within a month.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly destroyed Shahed launchers, cranes, vehicles, and supply depots at Donetsk airport, which they claim to have under fire control, disrupting Russian operations.

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, in a joint operation with the Unmanned Systems Forces and other defense components, struck the Ryazan Refinery in Russia during the night of May 14-15.

BBC Russia has reported the death of Valery Averin, a 23-year-old student from Buryatia, who was killed in the war in Ukraine after signing a contract to serve in Russia’s unmanned systems forces.

According to Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, the Russian army has experienced a net loss of personnel for the fifth consecutive month, with more troops being lost than recruited since December 2025.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claim that their strikes are costing Russia billions of rupees daily, specifically citing a significant drop in daily oil shipments through key Russian ports. They estimate a reduction of around 880,000 barrels.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully struck 16 Russian military targets overnight on April 16, with targets including air defense systems, Iskander missile bases, and fuel depots.

Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi, Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that eliminating one Russian soldier costs US$878 in matériel, adding that his forces currently eliminate 400 Russians for every one Ukrainian.

The war has entered a new stage. By April 1 this year, Russia plans to increase the number of personnel in its unmanned systems forces to 101,000 troops.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck four self-propelled Russian air defence systems in the temporarily occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kherson Oblast on the night of 5-6 March.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the night of March 1 destroyed an Imbir radar station and a launcher-loader self-propelled unit of the S-300V surface-to-air missile system, deployed by Russian forces near the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol in the Donetsk region.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have hit a Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system at the Azovstal steelworks in temporarily occupied Mariupol.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed Russian military equipment, including air defence systems, a radar and a multiple-launch rocket system in occupied territory on the night of 23-24 February.

Robert 'Magyar' Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, stated that Russia must lose five key capabilities for the war in Ukraine to end, achievable through systematic weakening of Russia's war machine.

Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, listed five conditions for ending the Russia-Ukraine war on his 51st birthday via Telegram.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully targeted and hit 18 energy nodes in occupied territories, including 14 in Crimea, over a three-day period. These strikes aim to disrupt energy infrastructure in Russian-controlled areas.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces launched attacks on 13 energy substations in Russian-occupied Crimea and other Ukrainian territories under de facto Russian control on July 21 and 22.

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces reportedly destroyed eight Russian air defence assets, including six in Krasnodar Krai, during the night of July 19-20.

Since the start of the day, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have struck 12 vessels of Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea.

The Crimean Bridge stands so that Russians have a way to flee Crimea, explains the strategy of the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert 'Maďar' Brovdi.

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have reportedly struck the Kuban-Crimea power bridge, a key electricity supply route to occupied Crimea, and 11 energy hubs in temporarily occupied territories.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 60 energy facilities in occupied Crimea and other occupied areas of eastern and southern Ukraine between July 1 and 10.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces conducted a successful coordinated strike on the 330-kilovolt Simferopolska electrical substation in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of July 6, a key facility in the main power transmission network.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) grouping has reported striking 194 Russian air defense assets since the beginning of the year, with 31 of those strikes occurring in June alone.

Ukraine's Defense Forces are actively working to disrupt enemy logistics, with the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) playing a key role, particularly in temporarily occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian President Zelensky states that Russia is sustaining over 30,000 killed and wounded troops each month, attributing these significant losses to the effectiveness of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported striking five Russian vessels in the ports of temporarily occupied Mariupol and Berdiansk, as well as in coastal waters, during the night of June 4-5.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces conducted strikes on two military training grounds, a gas storage facility, and enemy logistics in Russian-occupied territories overnight.

The commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported that 46 enemy targets were struck in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia regions, and Crimea, as well as in Russia, over two nights.

The commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces stated that Russia is 'ripping off' and imitating the successful drone tactics developed and employed by Ukraine's forces.

Operators from Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reportedly hit Tor-M2 and Tunguska air defense systems, an oil depot, and communication hubs in Russia's Bryansk region and other Russian-controlled areas.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces announced that they successfully struck 38 Russian air defense assets during the month of April.

Operators of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully shot down an enemy Shahed-type UAV using an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface platform, marking a global first in drone defense tactics.

In the 10 months since their establishment, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully struck more than 24,000 pieces of Russian military equipment.

According to Syrskyi, Russia intends to expand its Unmanned Systems Forces to 165,500 personnel by the end of 2026, indicating a strategic focus on drone warfare.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces successfully destroyed a Buk-M3 air defense system, a Buk-M2 transporter-loader vehicle, and struck a Triumph radar station belonging to the S-400 surface-to-air missile system in Russia's Bryansk Oblast.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has arrested an agent in the Kharkiv region, described as a 'mole' within Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, who was allegedly spying for both Russian and Belarusian intelligence services.

Units of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) destroyed a Russian Buk‑M1 surface‑to‑air missile system in the temporarily occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region and struck several other military targets.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 54 Russian air defense assets over the course of the winter.

On February 28, the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces destroyed an enemy S-300V anti-aircraft missile system radar station in Donetsk region using a Ukrainian middle strike drone.

The 1st unmanned systems centre of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck an oil depot in the temporarily Russian-occupied city of Luhansk on the night of 26-27 February.

The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces successfully targeted two Russian Tor surface-to-air missile systems in the Donetsk region and an oil depot in the Luhansk region during the night of February 22.