March 25, 2026
The Luftwaffe 422nd Regiment has targeted russian logistics and drone operators, destroying the Buk surface-to-air missile system and two supply locomotives
Ukrainian drone units are intensifying efforts to disrupt russian logistics and suppress enemy drone operators on the Zaporizhzhia axis, underscoring the growing role of unmanned systems in shaping the battlefield.
According to Mykola Kolesnyk, commander of the Luftwaffe 422nd Regiment, the unit is actively targeting supply chains and supporting broader operations of Ukraine’s forces in the sector.
Among the most notable reported successes is the destruction of russian Buk surface-to-air missile system, along with multiple depots containing fuel and weapons. Such targets are considered high-value, as they not only provide immediate tactical gains but also complicate longer-term resupply efforts.
In a particularly significant strike, drones from the regiment reportedly intercepted and destroyed two locomotives that were transporting fuel, ammunition, and other supplies. Targeting rail logistics represents a deeper level of operational reach, potentially affecting supply flows well beyond the immediate combat zone.
Mykola Kolesnyk said the regiment is directly involved in counter-battery warfare and systematic disruption of russian logistics. By striking key nodes such as ammunition depots, fuel storage sites, and transport assets, the unit aims to degrade the enemy’s ability to sustain operations along the front line.
Despite these successes, Mykola Kolesnyk emphasized that the regiment’s primary mission remains countering russian drone operators. The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems on both sides has made control of the airspace at the tactical level a decisive factor in modern combat.
He noted that without achieving at least a relative balance in the air, ground operations become increasingly difficult. Unchecked enemy drone activity can disrupt troop movements, expose positions, and render offensive actions ineffective, highlighting the necessity of constant pressure on opposing drone units.
As a result, Ukrainian forces are focusing not only on destroying physical assets but also on maintaining continuous engagement with enemy drone operators. This approach reflects a broader shift in warfare, where dominance in the drone domain is becoming as critical as traditional air superiority.
[I’d say “delightful” rather than “disturbing”… – Larry]
Disturbing new trend among Russian soldiers: Finish off wounded comrades, then yourself
A troubling claim from Ukraine’s military suggests a grim shift in conduct on the front lines. Officials say new practices may be spreading among Russian forces under mounting pressure.
Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces said on March 22 that an unofficial “instruction manual” appears to be circulating among Russian troops.
According to the statement, released on Telegram, soldiers are allegedly being driven to kill wounded comrades and then themselves.
“A real conveyor belt of self-destruction — this is the occupiers’ new ‘manual,’” the Air Assault Forces said. “It is brutally simple and terrifying at the same time: finish off your wounded comrade and then put a bullet in your own head.”
The military added that the video it published contains graphic material and reflects what it described as a worsening situation for Russian units.
Important note: The footage in the post on Telegram contains graphic imagery of suicide and self-harm, which is why we have not embedded it.
Pressure on troops
According to the Ukrainian military, intensified use of fiber-optic drones, guided bomb strikes, and artillery has made evacuation from the battlefield increasingly difficult for Russian forces.
“While Ukraine’s Armed Forces fight for every life and pull their own soldiers out of the hottest positions, the enemy is simply erasing itself — platoon by platoon,” the statement said.
Kyiv has repeatedly highlighted drone warfare as a decisive factor shaping conditions at the front.
Rising losses
Ukraine’s leadership has pointed to growing Russian casualties. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in February that, for the first time in 2025, Russia’s losses exceeded the number of newly mobilized troops.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 17 that nearly 100,000 Russian soldiers had been lost over three months, adding that drones accounted for 90% of battlefield losses.
Earlier, Zelenskyy said intelligence indicated that 62% of Russian losses were killed and 38% wounded.
Strategic goals
Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said one objective set by Zelenskyy is to eliminate 50,000 Russian troops monthly.
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Russia lost about 970 troops on the previous day as of March 23, bringing total estimated losses since February 2022 to 1,288,850 personnel.
Sources: Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, statements by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Mykhailo Fedorov, The New Voice of Ukraine, Ukraine’s General Staff
[From Dagens.com US, via MSN]
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/disturbing-new-trend-among-russian-soldiers-finish-off-wounded-comrades-then-yourself/ar-AA1ZebOW
“Important note: The footage in the post on Telegram contains graphic imagery of suicide and self-harm, which is why we have not embedded it.”
The post can be found here; viewer discretion is advised.
https://t.me/ua_dshv/8334
[This appears to be a Telegram link; I’m unable to access it. -Larry]
I see such stuff all the time on the Telegram channel “Dead Russian”.