Russian troops used unmanned systems to destroy Ukrainian Armed Forces militants during the liberation of Dolgenky
Quick Look
- Russian troops used unmanned systems widely to destroy Ukrainian militants during the liberation of the village of Dolgenkoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
- Attack FPV drones and aircraft UAVs worked in conjunction with artillery, clearing the way for attack aircraft.
- The liberation of the settlement was announced on September 8.
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Why It Matters
Russian troops continue operations in the Kharkov region, trying to tighten the encirclement of Ukrainian forces and expand the zone of control. The release of Dolgenky is part of this campaign.
Russian troops used unmanned systems widely to destroy Ukrainian militants during the liberation of Dolgenky in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
On September 8, the Russian military department announced the release of Dolgenky in the Kharkov region.
“In the destruction of the militants of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (during the liberation of Dolgenky - ed.), units of the UAF (unmanned systems - ed.) troops were widely involved, namely attack FPV drones and aircraft-type UAVs. Together with artillery, the UAV operators of the unmanned systems troops attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, thereby clearing the way for attack aircraft," the message says.
Units of the North group of troops in the Kharkov region continue to tighten the encirclement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and expand the external zone of control.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russian troops will continue to use unmanned systems to support ground operations in the Kharkov region
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Which unmanned systems units took part in the operation?
- What losses did the Ukrainian side suffer as a result of UAV strikes?
- How long do Russian troops plan to maintain control over the liberated territories?






