Ukraine drones

Ukraine marks first Unmanned Systems Forces Day

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated service members on the first-ever Unmanned Systems Forces Day, celebrated on June 11 following the introduction of the new military holiday by presidential decree.

11 June, 10:12 AM

Ukraine unveils TFL-1 AI system that boosts FPV drone accuracy against Russian EW

Ukrainian forces have deployed a new terminal guidance system, the TFL-1, significantly boosting the accuracy of strike FPV drones and enabling precise hits even when operators lose control, Le Monde reported on Nov. 14.

16 November 2025, 12:40 PM

Ukrainian drones strike Ryazan oil refinery and fuel depot in occupied Luhansk

Ukraine’s drone forces struck fuel infrastructure targets in Russia and occupied Luhansk overnight on Sept. 5, hitting the Ryazan oil refinery and an oil depot in Luhansk, commander of Ukraine’s Drone Forces Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on Telegram.

5 September 2025, 12:16 PM

Ukraine offers U.S. $50 billion drone deal, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine has prepared and proposed a $50 billion drone deal with the United States covering a five-year term and annual production of 10 million drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in remarks to reporters, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Aug. 21.

21 August 2025, 12:57 PM

Ukraine partners with U.S. firms to co-produce drones, Zelenskyy announces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new co-production agreements with several U.S. drone manufacturers during a visit to Denmark on July 3, according to European Pravda.

3 July 2025, 04:30 PM

Umerov: Ukraine adapting to Russia’s evolving drone tactics

Ukraine has been systematically working for three years to develop effective defenses against Russian kamikaze drones, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on June 27, according to public broadcaster Suspilne.

27 June 2025, 06:05 PM

Ukraine downs Russian Shaheds with Sting interceptor drones

Ukrainian troops have successfully downed Russian Shahed drones using Sting interceptor drones developed by the Ukrainian Wild Hornets unit, according to a video released on May 26.

27 May 2025, 11:45 AM

Ukraine’s Frontline partners with Germany’s Quantum Systems on defense tech

Ukrainian defense tech firm Frontline has signed a memorandum of understanding with German drone maker Quantum Systems to collaborate on joint defense technology projects, Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin announced on April 14.

15 April 2025, 10:01 AM

Three Russian Buk missile systems destroyed by Ukraine in 12-hour operation

Ukrainian drone operators have destroyed three Russian Buk surface-to-air missile systems in a 12-hour operation in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s Drone Systems Forces reported on Monday, April 7.

7 April 2025, 12:25 PM

Estonian general: Russia is beatable if Ukraine gets the right support

Ukraine can still emerge victorious in its war against Russia, despite the challenges on the battlefield, according to Estonian Chief of Defense, Maj. Gen. Vahur Karus. Speaking to ERR on Feb. 25, he outlined the key factors shaping the ongoing conflict.

25 February 2025, 03:40 PM

Shmyhal announces additional $200M for drone procurement

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional 7.9 billion hryvnias ($200 million) for drone procurement, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 21 during a government meeting.

21 February 2025, 02:21 PM

Ukraine launches 3,500 drones in deep strikes on Russia

kraine’s Armed Forces have conducted more than 220 deep-strike drone operations inside Russian territory over the past six months, deploying more than 3,500 drones, according to Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. In an interview with Radio Liberty published on Feb. 3, Sukharevskyi detailed the increasing role of Ukraine’s drone operations in the war.

3 February 2025, 05:41 PM

Ukrainian drones wreak havoc on Russian oil and ammo depots

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Defense Forces launched coordinated strikes on chemical plants, oil refineries, and ammunition depots at the Engels airbase in Russia’s Saratov Oblast, sources told NV on Jan. 14.

14 January 2025, 02:18 PM

Modified Aeroprakt A-22 used in Chechnya attack

A long-range drone, possibly based on Ukraine's Aeroprakt A-22 sports aircraft, was likely used in the Dec. 15 strike on a Chechen OMON base in Grozny, according to a report by Forbes on Dec. 15.

16 December 2024, 12:10 PM

Ukraine’s drones now capable of striking Russian military sites 1,800 km from launch points

Drones developed in Ukraine, with contributions from the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), can now hit Russian military targets as far as 1,800 kilometers away, said Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, on Sept. 7.

7 September 2024, 02:50 PM

Ukraine drones