A Marine from the 35th Brigade set a record for taking down enemy targets
A pilot from the anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi has set a record for shooting down enemy targets. The story of the soldier, named Andriy, was released by the Ukrainian Navy. The defender has been fighting since nearly the beginning of the full-scale invasion and is currently engaged in destroying Russian drones.
A pilot from the anti-aircraft missile and artillery battalion of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi has set a record for shooting down enemy targets. On June 18, the Ukrainian Navy shared the soldier’s story.
The soldier’s name is Andriy. He has been on the front lines almost since the very first days of the full-scale war. During this time, he has gone through several stages of service and changed his specialization. Initially, Andriy worked on anti-aircraft guns. Later, he mastered drone operation and transitioned to working with UAVs.
Today, the soldier, along with his comrades, is carrying out missions to defend Ukrainian airspace. The unit’s primary targets are Russian reconnaissance and strike drones. The Navy did not specify exactly how many enemy targets the soldier managed to destroy, but noted that his result set a record.
Andriy himself says that the success is a credit to the entire team, which works every day to make the Ukrainian skies safer. “Together with my comrades, we try every day to shoot down more and more enemy targets and make the skies safer and safer,” the soldier said.
The Navy notes that since the start of the full-scale war, Ukrainian defenders have been constantly honing their skills and mastering new technologies. Many servicemembers who began their service in other areas have since transitioned to working with unmanned systems.
Today, drones play one of the key roles in countering Russian attacks. They help identify targets, conduct reconnaissance, and destroy enemy drones before they can strike. Andriy’s story is yet another example of how Ukrainian military personnel are adapting to new challenges and continuing to strengthen the country’s defenses. “He is now defending Ukrainian airspace from Russian reconnaissance and strike drones,” the Navy noted.
The command emphasizes that every enemy drone destroyed means Ukrainian lives saved and another step toward a safer sky over the country. The soldier’s story was released on June 18 by the Ukrainian Navy.
Since the start of the day, Russian troops have carried out 55 attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. The most tense situation is observed in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested that hostilities in Ukraine could continue for at least another three to four months.
