UkraineZaporizhzhia region, Ukraine
Russian airborne troops target Ukrainian logistics
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:15 UTC · 1 source
Units from Russia's Ulyanovsk Guards Airborne Assault Division are conducting drone strikes against Ukrainian Armed Forces logistics in the Zaporizhzhia region's Orekhov direction. Using FPV drones, they have identified and targeted supply routes for ammunition, food, and communications equipment near the front line. Recent strikes reportedly destroyed an armored vehicle, a pickup truck, and ground robotic complexes used for resupply. Reconnaissance also led to strikes on hidden Ukrainian drone launch sites, taking out relay antennas and personnel.
Key Details
Unit: Ulyanovsk Guards Airborne Assault Division
Targets: Supply routes for ammo, food, comms
Reported destroyed: Armored vehicle, pickup truck, ground robotic complexes
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:15 UTC · First reported: 8h ago