Russia urgently deploys 4 new regiments to stop Ukrainian drone strikes

Syrskyi heard a report from military intelligence regarding the development of Russia's unmanned systems forces.

For 2026, Russia plans to produce 7.3 million FPV drones and 7.8 million warheads for drones of various types.

The enemy is also increasing the supply of strike drones with turbojet engines to troops. The Ukrainian command is analyzing this and taking it into account in its own planning.

"At the same time, the enemy is urgently, outside approved plans, deploying 4 more regiments, 24 divisions, and 162 batteries to counter our strike drones. It is strengthening layered air defense coverage of Moscow and the Krasnodar region," Commander-in-Chief reported.

According to him, Russians are effectively scaling up their unmanned forces by copying Ukrainian technical, tactical, and organizational solutions. The same applies to the use of electronic warfare systems in border regions.

"Despite all challenges, we continue to maintain initiative and set the pace. Our advantage in FPV drones is growing. Starting from December, for the fifth consecutive month, unmanned systems units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine alone have neutralized more occupiers than Russia manages to mobilize into its army," Syrskyi said.

In April alone, Ukrainian unmanned systems:

• Carried out nearly 357,000 combat missions;

• Hit more than 160,700 verified targets — 2% more than in March;

• Suppressed more than 7,700 positions of enemy drone operators;

• Hit 424 enemy targets at distances of 20–250 km using Middle Strike systems.

In addition, the Commander-in-Chief noted that modern warfare is rapidly increasing the role of ground robotic systems.

"Today, robots not only fight, but also evacuate wounded, install mine barriers, and already provide more than 60% of logistical transportation in the interests of troops. That is why it is critically important to ensure a timely and consistent supply of such platforms according to the needs of units," he added.

During the monthly meeting on the development of unmanned systems forces, participants separately discussed problematic issues, ways to solve them, and exchanged experiences of effective combat operations. In particular, regarding the use of interceptor drones to cover infantry groups.

Among key tasks are increasing the effectiveness of electronic warfare, expanding the use of ground robotic electronic warfare platforms, and reviewing the effectiveness of individual electronic warfare systems.