The Defence Forces of Ukraine have hit more than 800,000 enemy targets with drones since the beginning of the year
Since the beginning of 2026, the unmanned systems units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine have recorded more than 800,000 verified strikes against enemy targets.
This included approximately 167,000 russian service members who were killed or seriously wounded.
The Defence Forces are systematically degrading the enemy’s military capabilities by disrupting logistics and striking critical targets deep in the enemy’s rear. Today, drones account for more than 90% of enemy targets hit.
For each confirmed strike, defenders receive ePoints, which they can redeem through the Brave1 Market platform for drones, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), electronic warfare (EW) systems, and components.
The ePoints system also helps identify the most effective technologies and units, making it possible to rapidly scale successful solutions across the military.
Record russian losses in May: More than 181,000 enemy targets neutralized
May has so far been the most effective month for Ukrainian UAV operators. During the month, they engaged more than 181,000 targets, including:
- enemy personnel;
- air defense systems;
- artillery systems and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS);
- UAVs and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs);
- vehicles and motorcycles;
- headquarters and depots;
- electronic warfare (EW) systems; and more.
For comparison, approximately 105,800 verified strikes were recorded in January, 105,300 in February, 157,200 in March, and more than 160,700 in April. During the first half of June, the figure reached 93,000.
Stopping the enemy on the ground: russia is losing more troops than it can mobilize
One of the objectives of Ukraine’s defense strategy is to stop the enemy on the ground by inflicting significant losses. russia is already losing more troops than it can mobilize.
I thank every service member for these results. You are shaping a new doctrine of warfare in real time.
In May alone, the Defence Forces of Ukraine killed or seriously wounded 31,530 russian service members.
According to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian drone operators have neutralized 12,500 more russian occupiers than the russian federation has recruited into its armed forces over the same period.