Robert Brovdi Magyar

Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces drones hit Lukoil oil facility in Perm, 1,550 kilometers from front line

Drones from Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces’ 1st Separate Center struck a Lukoil oil transfer facility and a refinery in the Russian city of Perm, Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi reported on May 7.

7 May, 03:27 PM

Ukraine data shows Russian losses surpass reinforcements since December

Russian troop losses have exceeded reinforcements for five consecutive months, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, the service reported on May 4.

4 May, 02:17 PM

Ukraine strikes Primorsk as deep-drone campaign pressures Russian oil exports

Ukraine attacked the port of Primorsk in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast overnight on May 3.

3 May, 11:55 AM

Ukraine strikes Russian Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters far from battlefield

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck two Russian Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters at a field airstrip in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, 150 kilometers from the front line, commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said on April 29.

29 April, 07:21 PM

Ukraine’s drone commander warns of increased strikes on Russian oil facilities

Drone strikes on oil infrastructure deep inside Russia will intensify, Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said in a BBC interview published on April 27.

27 April, 08:05 PM

Ukraine destroys FSB command post in occupied Donetsk, killing 12 officers

Fighters from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and the Azov 1st Corps of the National Guard destroyed a command post and base used by the Russian FSB’s Mobile Operations Directorate in occupied Donetsk on April 22, Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said on April 23.

23 April, 05:39 PM

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system in occupied Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, commander Robert Brovdi said on Apr. 18.

18 April, 05:19 PM

Russia loses $100 million daily from Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure

Russia is losing approximately $100 million every day due to Ukrainian Defense Forces strikes on its oil infrastructure, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on April 18.

18 April, 04:50 PM

Russian activity remains especially high near Pokrovsk, Syrskyi says

Russian military activity remains especially high in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces repelled about 260 Russian attacks over the past week, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 9 during a visit to the area of responsibility of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Air Assault Forces.

9 April, 06:52 PM

Ukrainian drones destroy ninth Russian air defense system in nine days of April

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have destroyed nine Russian surface-to-air missile systems in the first nine days of April, including a Tor-M1 complex in temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast on April 9, commander Lt. Gen. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi reported.

9 April, 03:05 PM

Ukraine confirms hit on marine oil terminal in occupied Feodosia

Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi confirmed a strike on the Marine Oil Terminal in occupied Feodosia, saying the facility was hit in an operation reported on Apr. 8.

8 April, 02:38 PM

Ukraine's drone commander slams Rheinmetall CEO over his dismissive 'housewives' comment

Ukrainian drones have revolutionized warfare, Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi wrote on March 30, responding to statements by Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger about Ukrainian drone production.

31 March, 12:11 PM

Ukrainian drone forces hit Russian Buk systems in Bryansk and S-400 radar in Donetsk

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system and a Buk-M2 transporter-loader vehicle in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast overnight on March 22, Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi, known by the call sign Madyar, said as he released video of the strike.

22 March, 06:37 PM

Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 helicopter with FPV drone near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter on the Pokrovsk front using an FPV drone, volunteer and Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Sternenko reported on March 20.

20 March, 05:07 PM

Ukraine reduces reliance on China for drone parts, report says

Ukrainian manufacturers have made major strides in making drones with minimal reliance on Chinese-made components, The New York Times reported on March 11.

11 March, 11:55 PM

Ukraine strikes Russian Shahed drone site near Donetsk airport with ATACMS and SCALP

Ukrainian defense forces struck a site used to store, prepare and launch Russian Shahed drones near Donetsk airport overnight, using ATACMS and SCALP missiles, Ukraine’s General Staff said on March 7.

7 March, 03:36 PM

Ukraine drones destroy four Russian air defense systems

Units of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck four Russian air defense systems overnight in Russian-occupied areas of Zaporizhzhya and Kherson oblasts, the commander of the unit, Robert Brovdi, said on March 6.

6 March, 02:38 PM

Ukrainian drones strike Hvardiyiske oil depot in occupied Crimea

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Hvardiiske oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea on Feb. 21

21 February, 10:27 PM

Commander: Three Russian Tor systems hit in single-night operation

Units of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed three Russian Tor surface-to-air missile systems in a single night on temporarily occupied territory in part of Zaporizhzhya Oblast, the commander of the force said on Feb. 20.

21 February, 12:03 PM

Top 6 longest-range Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian long-range drones struck Russia's Ukhta oil refinery in the Komi Republic on Aug. 10, 2025 — 1,800 km from Ukraine — marking the farthest recorded attack. NV ranks the top six longest-range hits on Russian refineries in the second half of 2025.

14 January, 11:38 AM

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