Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Hit Over 1,500 Russian Targets and 15 Vessels in 24 Hours

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) struck or destroyed 1,559 unique Russian targets over the past 24 hours, including 15 Russian vessels, Commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on July 14.

In a daily operational update published on Telegram, Brovdi said Ukrainian drone operators also killed or wounded 311 Russian troops during the reporting period.

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According to the commander, the Unmanned Systems Forces have killed or wounded 4,492 Russian service members since the beginning of July and struck a total of 21,319 Russian targets during the same period.

The operational report stated that 15 Russian vessels were hit over the past day, though no further details about the operation were disclosed.

Beyond the maritime targets, Ukrainian drone units also struck 39 Russian drone launch sites, nine artillery pieces and howitzers, 337 shelters, 130 dugouts, 46 quadcopter drones, eight ground robotic systems, 18 electronic warfare systems, three radar stations, and 98 communications antennas used by Russian forces.

The announcement follows a recent week-long naval drone campaign in the Sea of Azov. Earlier, Brovdi reported that Ukrainian forces struck 90 Russian vessels between July 6 and July 12, including 10 tankers and four ferries hit during the final overnight operation, averaging one tanker, tugboat, ferry, or cargo ship struck every 112 minutes.

The sustained drone campaign forms part of Ukraine's broader Deep Strike strategy targeting Russia's military and logistical infrastructure. According to Ukraine's military command, the Defense Forces struck 697 targets inside Russia during the first half of 2026, inflicting more than $6.1 billion in estimated direct and indirect economic losses.

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