For two days, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a series of high-precision strikes on russian air defense systems in the temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhia and Donetsk regions. As a result, the enemy lost several valuable anti-aircraft missile systems and radar stations at once.
This was reported by the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi, call sign "Magyar". According to him, units of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit six units of the enemy's air defense systems and radar stations within 48 hours - from January 12 to 14, 2026.
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To carry out the operation, middle strike weapons were used, operating in the operational depth of the enemy's defense in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Zaporizhia. These are distances from 46 to 160 kilometers from the line of combat contact. According to the information provided, the following samples of russian weapons and air defense equipment were hit by Ukrainian unmanned systems:
- TOR SAM system - Mariupol district of Donetsk region;
- Vityaz 50N6E radar station - also in Mariupol district;
- BUK SAM system - Polohiv district of Zaporizhia region;
- BUK-M1 SAM system - Volnovakha district of Donetsk region;
- Strela-10 SAM system - Polohiv district;
- Tor-M2 SAM system - Polohiv district of Zaporizhia region.
All of these targets were destroyed or disabled during two days of active actions by Ukrainian drone operators.
It was separately reported that the Strela-10 air defense system (Pologov district, Zaporizhia region, TOT) was also hit by fighters of the 413th regiment of the SBS "Reid".
Operational depth of damage: from 46 to 160 km from the line of combat contact.
"The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine systematically works to eliminate enemy air defense assets and inflict multi-million losses, weakening its military potential," press-office of Unmanned Systems Forces underlines.
Major Robert “Madyar” Brovdi is the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (appointed in June 2025) and a Hero of Ukraine. He founded the “Madyar’s Birds” unit, which later became the basis for the 414th Strike Unmanned Systems Brigade, known for being the top-performing unit in terms of verified combat points. A combat veteran, he has operational experience in the Kyiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Major Brovdi is a prominent figure in tactical innovation and the advanced use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the battlefield.
Magyar on the line.Enough running from the army – it’s time to fly!I’m announcing recruitment to the ranks of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF).15,000+ vacancies, half of which are roles from civilian life.‼️ You will serve where you choose and as who you personally choose… pic.twitter.com/Ezd69dGs9z— Unmanned Systems Forces (@usf_army) October 30, 2025
As Defense Express reported, earlier Unmanned Systems Forces Hit Oil Depot, Radar, and Troop Bases in Multi-Region Operation. We also wrote, that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces Destroy Several Key russian Targets in Crimea, Including Advanced Valdai Radar.
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