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Ukrainian drone operators are thwarting the occupiers' plans in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector

UA NEWS 16 July 2026 17:09
Ukrainian drone operators are thwarting the occupiers' plans in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector

Drone operators from the “Gart” brigade continue to identify and eliminate Russian soldiers who are hiding near roads and attempting to disrupt the logistics of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. These groups of occupiers, known as “zhduuny,” lie in wait for Ukrainian equipment and personnel.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops are attempting to disrupt supplies to Ukrainian units, but drone operators are promptly detecting threats and striking enemy positions.

In particular, they use so-called “zhduun” drones, which appear in large numbers on transportation routes near the line of contact.

The reconnaissance and strike groups of the “Gart” Border Brigade are specifically tasked with detecting and destroying them—using both FPV drones and munitions dropped from heavy bombers.

Border guards of the “Gart” Brigade, part of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, continue to effectively destroy enemy forces and equipment, thwarting their attempts to break through in the north of the Kharkiv region.

The “Gart” Brigade released a video of its combat operations.

Western analysts have pointed to signs that the Kremlin finds itself in a difficult position.

Putin ordered an investigation to identify the main culprits of the war among Ukraine’s allies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which the two discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, the situation on the front lines, and continued support for Ukraine.

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