Unmanned Systems Forces
The Unmanned Systems Forces (СБС) are a separate branch of the Ukrainian Armed Forces established in 2024 to consolidate drone operations across the army. They bring together unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime units engaged in strikes against Russian troops, positions, and vessels on occupied territory and in the Black and Azov seas. The force is commanded by Colonel Vadym Sukharevsky.
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Ukraine's unmanned forces claim 285 Russian shadow-fleet vessels struck in ten-week Black Sea operation
Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi says his unit has struck 285 ships of Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Black and Azov Seas over the ten weeks of operation 'МоЛоЧКа'. He reports that movement through the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait is effectively halted for shadow-fleet vessels, while the northern and northeastern Black Sea is significantly complicated for them.