Ukrainian Drones Account for 80% of Russian Battlefield Hits, Zelenskyy Says

February 8, 2026 Priya Shah – Business Editor Business

Here’s a summary of the key points from the text:

* Drone Importance: Ukraine is increasingly relying on drones in ⁣the war against russia, with everything becoming⁣ “extremely dependent” on their adaptation and advancement.
* Points System: Ukrainian units are awarded points for ⁢battlefield performance, which they can use to purchase equipment.
*⁤ December Results:

* Zelenskyy stated Ukrainian units “neutralized”⁤ 35,000 Russian occupiers in December.
⁤ ‍* Maj.Robert “Madyar” Brovdi reported his drone units accounted ⁢for a third of Ukraine’s battlefield hits, averaging 388 Russian casualties daily (roughly 11,640 for‍ the month).
⁢ ⁤* combined estimates suggest around 34,900 Russian casualties in⁣ December due to drone strikes.
* Drone Kill ‍Ratio: ⁤In August, Ukraine estimated drones were responsible for up ⁣to 90% of battlefield kills.
* Drone Production: Ukraine aimed to manufacture 2.5 million FPV (first-person-view) drones last year, with some estimates suggesting a potential capacity of up to 4.5 million.