Key facts
- Ukraine holds a 1.5-to-1 advantage in FPV drone operations over Russian troops.
- Ukrainian forces struck nearly 180,000 Russian military targets in May.
- This marks a 12.7% increase in strikes compared to April.
- Ukrainian forces intercepted approximately 4,000 Russian Shahed-type drones in May.
- Nearly 10,000 positions used by Russian drone operators were struck.
- Ground robotic systems completed 12,500 missions in May.
Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces hold a 1.5-to-1 advantage in FPV drone operations over Russian troops, a gap that has widened in recent months. In May, Ukrainian drone units struck nearly 180,000 Russian military targets, representing a 12.7% increase from April. This intensified strike campaign aims to disrupt Russian logistics and supply lines.
Syrskyi also noted that Ukrainian forces intercepted approximately 4,000 Russian Shahed-type drones and struck nearly 10,000 positions used by Russian drone operators. Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian drone operators have eliminated 12,500 more Russian troops than Russia has recruited. The statement highlighted the growing role of ground robotic systems, which completed 12,500 missions in May, and the expanded use of middle strike systems, with nearly 2,000 strikes conducted in May.
In contrast, Russia has struggled with recruitment for its drone units, with only 14,500 contract soldiers joining such formations this year, falling short of recruitment targets.