Russia pulls elite drone unit from northern Donetsk Oblast after losses from Operation Vivaldi, Ukraine's military says
"Most specialized drone units in the area suffered significant losses among qualified personnel and material and technical resources," the 3rd Army Corps said.
The Russian elite unmanned systems formation Rubicon has been withdrawn from the front line in northern Donetsk Oblast following heavy losses during Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi, according to Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps. The 3rd Corps reported that they disabled Rubicon's command system by destroying logistics, ammunition depots, drone launch sites, newly formed units, and experienced UAV operators.
This loss of resources and personnel made it difficult for the Russians to quickly replenish their forces. Rubicon is a major Russian drone unit focused on cutting off logistics, hunting Ukrainian drone teams, and intercepting high-value reconnaissance and strike drones. Their deployment often created a deeper and more deadly kill zone for Ukrainian brigades.
As part of Operation Vivaldi, the 3rd Corps cleared 75 square kilometers of Russian infiltrators and liberated an additional 10 square kilometers.
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