16 APR 2026
RussiaDonetsk region, Ukraine

61st Anti-Aircraft Brigade claims 1,000 UAV kills

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 00:43 UTC · 1 source

The 61st Anti‑Aircraft Missile Brigade of the 41st Combined Arms Army, part of the Russian 'Center' grouping, announced it has downed more than 1,000 hostile UAVs. Brigade crews provide air‑defence cover for supply routes, infantry and artillery positions, and maintain control of the local airspace. The unit attributes its success to intensive training and integrated radar‑guided missile systems. This high tally underscores the intensity of drone warfare in the current conflict zone.

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1,000+ enemy UAVs destroyed
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TGDIVGEN 🚩 Карта СВОview3h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 00:43 UTC · First reported: 3h ago
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