Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine
The Unmanned Systems Forces are a separate branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces established to carry out reconnaissance and strike missions using unmanned aerial systems. The branch operates as part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and has been active in combat operations during the Russo-Ukrainian war.
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Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces report 300 Russian air defense targets hit in 2026
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said on September 19 that they had destroyed or damaged 300 Russian air defense units and systems during the first 261 days of 2026. Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi identified the 300th target as a Buk-M3E system struck near Ukrainka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.