A striking new instalment of the Ukrainian educational project “13 Yoblyks.vvt” is now in its second season. In it viewers are treated to a gritty yet darkly comedic exposé of modern drone warfare on the frontlines. Premiered on 26 April 2025, episode 35 showcases the relentless and surgical efficiency of Ukrainian FPV drone operators as they confront Russian forces occupying Ukrainian soil.
Narrated with sharp sarcasm and grim wit by combat drone pilot “Madyar”, the invaders, referred to unapologetically as “worms” are presented with just three options when faced with an incoming drone strike: run until exhaustion claims them, hide behind trees or ruins in vain hope, or accept their fate with resigned stillness. In all cases, Ukrainian precision drones ensure that few if any make it out unscathed.
With over 250,000 views, the video pulls no punches, blending battlefield footage with raw commentary aimed squarely at demoralising the invaders and mocking their futile resistance. The programme, viewable censored on YouTube and uncensored on Telegram, has become a viral staple among Ukrainian supporters, bolstered by its harsh critique of Russian aggression and visceral look at drone warfare as the new frontline reality.
Children are strongly advised not to watch, as the show contains graphic language and battlefield aftermaths. In a media space often crowded with bland briefings, “13 Yoblyks.vvt” delivers sharp psychological blows to Russian morale and a clear message to Ukrainian citizens and allies alike: resistance is ruthless, and every drone has a target.
The Russian dictator is never named directly in the episode, but the tone leaves no doubt. The Kremlin’s forces are portrayed not just as aggressors, but as crawling, cowardly, helpless figures under constant threat from Ukrainian defenders who have turned FPV drones into symbols of national ingenuity and revenge.
“Eyes and Stinger”, as Madyar calls his unit, now symbolise fear among Russian troops, who often attempt futile evasive actions once a buzzing drone appears overhead. Their fates are captured in unfiltered detail, with footage of hiding spots discovered, drone strikes landing, and escape attempts ending in bloodied ruin.
Ukraine’s tactical innovation and storytelling have combined to form a new weapon – truth blended with tech. And while the Kremlin clings to tired propaganda, “13 Yoblyks.vvt” continues to shine a spotlight on a brutal reality the Russian invaders cannot run from.
