At the main command post of the 414th Separate Unmanned Strike Aviation System Brigade “Magyar's Birds,” responsible for the frontline sector near Pokrovsk, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a report from the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert Brovdi, and spoke with unit commanders.
The Commander briefed the Head of State on the structure, missions, results, and development strategy of the Unmanned Systems Forces. Today, they make up 2% of Ukraine’s Armed Forces and are responsible for 35% of the destruction and damage to enemy personnel and other targets.
Robert Brovdi informed the President about the increase in personnel, the training of new crews, and boosting motivation for service.
During discussions with unmanned systems unit commanders, absence without official leave and ways to return servicemembers to duty were also covered. Particular attention was given to domestic drone production and proposals for the further development of the Unmanned Systems Forces. The President will later meet with the USF commander to discuss specific decisions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the warriors for defending Ukraine and for the large-scale destruction of the enemy.
“I am proud of what you do every day. The Unmanned Systems Forces – you as commanders and your personnel – are certainly one of the key branches of Ukraine’s future army. And, without a doubt, a vital element of our modern troops,” the Head of State emphasized.
The President presented the defenders with state awards. Those present honored the memory of all fallen defenders of Ukraine with a moment of silence.
