Russia accuses Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces chief of terrorism over strikes on oil refineries
Photo: Robert Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces (Birds of the Magyar, 414th Separate Regiment)
Russia has labeled the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS), Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, as a "terrorist" due to large-scale attacks on oil refineries. In response, he promised that the attacks would increase even further, according to the Russian Investigative Committee and a Telegram post by "Madyar."
Due to Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s fuel and energy infrastructure, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi and the commander of the 14th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment, Dmytro Bondarovych, have been accused of "terrorism."
It is noted that the aggressor country is currently carrying out a range of measures aimed at assessing the damage inflicted on Russian energy facilities by long-range Ukrainian drones.
In response to Russia’s accusations, the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces stated that strikes on the aggressor country’s energy infrastructure will continue.
"September 2025: 39 fuel and energy facilities and 'critically important civil infrastructure' were targeted by the Ptakhy Forces of the SBS. Another 57 facilities were struck deep within the 'swamp kingdom' (Russia - ed.) from October 1–17, 2025. There’s more to come, it’s all black and white,” he wrote in his post.
Ukraine is increasing production of long-range drones and missiles and is responding with strikes on Russian energy infrastructure almost daily. Attacks on refineries and power plants have already caused fuel shortages and supply disruptions.
Strikes on refineries and energy infrastructure have triggered a fuel crisis within the aggressor country and impacted military logistics. The Russian leader commented on the attacks as an attempt by Kyiv to show "some success" to its Western patrons, but promised that it would not help Ukraine.
Ukraine is demonstrating its ability to strike targets at long distances — from ports to oil refineries far from the front line.
This shifts the cost balance and poses new strategic dilemmas for the Kremlin in conducting the war.
