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Russian forces overhaul kamikaze drones into low-cost reconnaissance tools

Russia has modernized its Molniya strike drones, transforming them into cheap reconnaissance UAVs for the battlefield, Ukrainian Defense Minister advisor Serhii Flash Beskrestnov told Business Insider on March 24.

25 March, 10:00 AM

Ukrainian forces film debut failure of rare Russian drone - video

Ukrainian defenders shot down a rare newest Russian “Knyaz Vishchiy Oleg” reconnaissance drone in Donetsk Oblast, 63rd Mechanized Brigade wrote and published footage on Nov. 4.

4 November 2025, 11:55 AM

Do Russian drones film Kyiv from above? Do they guide missiles and check strike results? Myths and facts about enemy reconnaissance UAVs

In 2025, Russian drones have been spotted over Ukraine’s capital with growing frequency. Many are described as reconnaissance drones, at least some of them carrying built-in cameras and other intelligence equipment. This has fueled a persistent myth — that Russian drones are able to fly freely over Kyiv nearly every week, filming clear and detailed footage either before or after large-scale strikes.

3 October 2025, 12:40 PM

Air defense downs drone over Ukraine, explosions shake Zaporizhzhya

Explosions could be heard in Zaporizhzhya as air defense operates in the city, local governor Ivan Fedorov reported on Telegram on Aug. 13.

13 August 2025, 12:19 PM

Ukrainian troops down Russia’s rare Albatros M5 drone - video

Anti-aircraft gunners from the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade have shot down a rare Russian Albatros M5 drone for the first time, the military wrote on April 2.

2 April 2025, 02:01 PM

Drone coalition funds $22 million in reconnaissance UAVs for Ukraine’s military

The Drone Coalition—a group of partner nations—approved €20 million ($21.7 million) from a joint fund to procure tactical-level reconnaissance drones for Ukraine’s military, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported on March 24, noting that it expects delivery within three months.

24 March 2025, 02:22 PM

Ukrainian drones and Neptune missile strike Russian ammunition depot in Rostov Oblast

Ukrainian forces successfully struck a Russian ammunition depot near the village of Chaltyr in Rostov Oblast overnight on Jan. 9 using drones and a Neptune missile, sources in the Defense Forces told NV.

10 January 2025, 08:00 PM

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with $46 million in reconnaissance drones

The Netherlands will purchase reconnaissance drones worth €42.6 million ($46.3 million) from the local company DeltaQuad and transfer them to the Ukrainian Defense Forces, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced on Oct. 18.

19 October 2024, 12:55 PM

Russian EW systems jam nearly half of their own reconnaissance drones

The Russian army loses about 50% of its reconnaissance drones due to jamming by its own electronic warfare systems, according to Russian propaganda media.

2 July 2024, 02:55 PM

Russian Gypsies try to scrap latest Russian UAV

Gypsies brought new Russian drone to a scrap metal collection point in Tambov Oblast of Russia, reported pro-Kremlin Telegram channel BAZA on April 30.

30 April 2024, 12:05 PM

Russian military confirms deployment of reconnaissance UAVs in Ukraine

Russia used reconnaissance UAVs during an overnight attack against Ukraine, Dmytro Pletenchuk, Ukraine’s Southern Defense Forces spokesman, said on national television on April 28.

28 April 2024, 01:37 PM

How Russian reconnaissance drones breach front line explained by military expert

Military expert in communications, RER and REW told how Russian reconnaissance drones manage to cross the front line, Serhii Beskrestnov with call sign "Flash" told Radio NV on April 25.

28 April 2024, 01:27 PM

Russian army ramps up use of reconnaissance drones to fill void left by absence of A-50 scout planes

The Russian military has escalated its utilization of reconnaissance drones as a substitute for the A-50 long-range radar and control aircraft, Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Natalia Humeniuk said on national television on April 1.

1 April 2024, 05:16 PM

How a Ukrainian sniper neutralized a sophisticated Russian UAV

A sniper from Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) took down a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone with a precise shot, SSO Telegram channel reported on March 10.

11 March 2024, 08:50 AM

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