Ukrainian drone operators from the “Madyar” division of the Ukrainian armed forces have successfully repelled a Russian army attack, preventing the use of armored combat vehicles, including a tank and an infantry fighting vehicle. The vehicles, equipped with anti-drone devices, were targeted by kamikaze drones, resulting in explosions that destroyed both.
The Russian soldiers inside the armored combat vehicle attempted to flee, seeking cover around their vehicle, but were struck again by Ukrainian drones and killed. This latest operation marks another success for Ukrainian forces in their efforts to disrupt Russian military activity in the region.
The Ukrainian military continues to use drones to target key military infrastructure in Russian-held territories. The primary focus of these operations is to weaken Russia’s combat capability, sabotage its logistics, and degrade resources that fuel its aggression against Ukraine. Recent drone strikes have included hits on Russian airfields, air defense systems, weapons production plants, and ammunition depots.
Ukrainian drone strikes were also reported in occupied Crimea and regions like the Rostov area in southern Russia. In the early hours of May 3rd, Ukrainian forces targeted military assets, leading to multiple explosions and significant damage in these areas. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s Zvezda space electronic reconnaissance facility also disrupted Russian intelligence operations.
While Russia continues to claim interceptions of Ukrainian missiles and drones, the effectiveness of Ukraine’s long-range drone capabilities, including strikes against critical military plants like the Creole electronics plant, has become increasingly evident.