Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are a separate branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, established in 2024. They are responsible for the combat use of unmanned aerial systems and ground robotic platforms. The branch is commanded by Colonel Vadym Sukharevsky.
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Ukrainian drones strike Kuibyshev refinery in Russia's Samara region, causing large fire
On the night of 22 September 2026, Ukrainian drones attacked the Kuibyshevsky oil refinery in Samara Oblast, Russia, igniting a large-scale fire. Ukraine's General Staff and the Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed the strike, with the Unmanned Systems Forces stating the distance to the target exceeded 1,000 km. The same night, Ukrainian forces also struck the Bashneft-UNPZ refinery in Ufa.