On June 11, 2025, five Drone Line units and seven Unmanned Systems Forces units were merged into the new Unmanned Systems Forces Grouping (USFG). Within the first 100 days, the combined unit introduced a series of organizational and technical innovations that improved the effectiveness of drone operations. Commander of the USFG, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, reported on the results of this initial period.
On July 1, 2025, the USFG implemented a unified reporting system and an electronic combat log. At the same time, a public online dashboard called “PIDRAHUYKA” was launched to display the performance of all units within the grouping. All results are now accessible transparently, with the exception of sensitive strategic infrastructure details.
Over the 100-day period, the USFG verified 76,859 enemy targets destroyed or neutralized, marking an increase of 804.7% compared to the previous 100 days of 2025. During the same period, 18,501 enemy personnel were reported hit, a 423.5% increase from the prior timeframe. Crews carried out 402,832 combat sorties, including 197,710 strike missions and 205,122 reconnaissance flights. The number of combat groups and crews assigned to USFG operations grew by 49% over these 100 days.
Over the 100-day period, the USFG’s contribution to the overall results of the Ukrainian Defense Forces increased. The share of verified targets neutralized was as follows:
- 31.6% in June (19,653 out of 62,247)
- 36.3% in July (23,433 out of 64,624)
- 35.4% in August (21,266 out of 60,032)
- The effectiveness of the USBG increased by 71% compared to May.
Thanks to volunteer, community, and other non-governmental resources, over 1,600 types of equipment totaling 1,039,870 units have been supplied. This includes ATVs, pickups, logistical and cargo vehicles, motorcycles, mobile electronic warfare systems, individual respirator and evacuation kits, machinery, radio equipment, Starlink satellite terminals, and more. Notably, no new fundraising has been conducted for these needs since March. Government drone deliveries continue at the required scale, while additional units and customizations are provided by the unit itself through the earned bonus system (e-points).
Mass production of locally developed ammunition has also been launched, with over 50,000 units produced across 51 types. Production is planned to increase to 120,000 units per month in the coming periods.
According to Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, the Unmanned Systems Forces Grouping represents about 2.2% of the total strength of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, yet it operates across 12 layers of impact along the front line. An automated system for planning drone requirements has been implemented. Six USFG units rank among the top 13 out of 500 unmanned systems units. The report highlights the operational impact of USFG missions on strategic targets, noting that daily strikes on key objectives are causing significant disruptions to enemy plans and logistics.
A number of tasks remain unimplemented. Robert “Madyar” Brovdi noted that the recruitment campaign has not yet started; once completed, the USFG’s share of the Armed Forces is expected to rise to 5%. Additionally, the USFG does not oversee all Ukrainian military drones – it neither procures nor distributes drones across the entire armed forces. The USFG’s activities are focused on building the capabilities of this specific branch, which has already become a force directly influencing the front line.
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