The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported a 7% increase in the effectiveness of drones compared to December. The largest share of hits (49%) comes from FPV drones, with the leading units being the 46th, 3rd, and 80th brigades. In January, 66% of Russian equipment was disabled as a result of the work of various types of strike drones. Overall, drones hit or destroyed 7% more targets than in December.
This was reported by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi
Syrskyi held a meeting on the development of unmanned systems and electronic warfare based on the outcomes of the first month of 2025.
"This is one of our constant priorities, without which victory in modern technological warfare is impossible. It is a dynamically developing direction. The front line is defined by infantry positions. But the increase and skilled use of drones allow us to keep the enemy at a distance from our trenches and destroy them remotely, which means preserving the lives and health of infantry soldiers," wrote Syrskyi.
He emphasized the need to improve the interaction between drone units and general military forces.
Syrskyi also heard reports on the results of the work of drone brigades and battalions. In January, 66% of Russian equipment was disabled as a result of the work of strike drones of various types. Overall, in the reporting month, our drones hit or destroyed 7% more targets than in December.
The Commander-in-Chief pointed out that the largest share of hits (49%) comes from FPV drones. The leaders in this direction are the drone units of the 46th Airborne, 3rd Assault, and 80th Airborne Assault brigades.
Additionally, Syrskyi heard reports on the state of affairs regarding the acquisition of capabilities for the unmanned systems forces, including the reorganization of regiments into brigades, the increase of the unmanned component within mechanized brigades, as well as the latest models of electronic warfare systems and their compatibility with drones.
"The development of the concept for the use of a separate unmanned systems brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is in the final stages, along with other organizational steps for the development of unmanned systems forces," the Commander-in-Chief reported.