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Over 100,000 Russian Troops Eliminated by Ukrainian Drones in 358 Days

Більше 100 тисяч російських військових знищено українськими безпілотниками за 358 днів бойових дій. Photo: Главком

Enemy Loss Statistics

Since the establishment of its command, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have released data on enemy casualties spanning 358 days. As of June 4, 2026, Ukrainian drones have neutralized more than 100,000 enemy personnel and inflicted severe damage on military equipment. For context, Russia committed approximately 35,000 troops to its initial assault on Kyiv in February 2022—a number now dwarfed by these drone-led operations.

According to the figures, drone operators confirmed 100,082 enemy casualties, including 53,477 killed and 46,605 wounded. Over the course of a year, Ukrainian drones carried out 1.65 million combat missions, with roughly 5,000 sorties per day, highlighting the scale of these operations.

Destroyed Enemy Targets

In addition, Ukrainian drones destroyed or struck 350,000 enemy targets, including:

  • 248 air defense systems
  • 817 tanks
  • 1,379 armored vehicles
  • 5,232 artillery pieces
  • 281 multiple rocket launchers
  • 26,430 logistics vehicles
  • 37,536 enemy drones
  • 13 aircraft
  • 10,848 enemy pilot launch positions

The plan for the coming year aims to eliminate 200,000 occupiers and destroy 650,000 technical targets. Notable recent losses for the enemy include an attack on the airfield in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, where they lost an operational-tactical missile system and two long-range aircraft. Additionally, operators from the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Russian corvette Boyky in Kronstadt, near St. Petersburg.

“Gentlemen, greetings and thank you for the powerful result. Every third enemy soldier and every third enemy target have been handled by the forces of the SBS. The days of Kyiv being taken in three days will never happen again,” said Robert Brovdi.

Among the units involved in these operations are 'Madar's Birds' (414th OBrBpS), 'Achilles', 'Phoenix', 'Nemesis', 'Rarog', and the K-2 battalion. These units are actively shaping the course of combat, demonstrating the effectiveness of unmanned systems in modern warfare.

The released statistics underscore the significant contribution of drone systems to the efforts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the context of combat operations. The high efficiency of drones, realized through a large number of combat missions and the destruction of a substantial portion of enemy equipment, highlights the importance and success of these technologies in modern warfare. Such data can also positively impact the morale of military personnel and society as a whole, confirming Ukraine's ability to resist aggression.

As the Ukrainian drone forces continue to achieve significant victories, a recent strike on a Russian training ground and military camp further demonstrates their effectiveness. This operation, which occurred overnight, adds to the impressive tally of enemy losses and showcases the ongoing impact of drone warfare on the battlefield. For a detailed account of this latest mission and its implications, visit the recent drone strike at a military camp.