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Ukraine’s Drone Commander Unleashes High-Tech War on Russian Infrastructure

Commander Robert Brovdi is systematically dismantling Russia's energy sector and frontline forces with a lethal, data-driven drone strategy.

Foreign PolicyPublished April 27, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi, wearing a cap and with a long beard, is pictured speaking to the BBC

Commander Robert Brovdi, the man leading Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, has made it clear that the war is no longer confined to the front lines.

In a rare look inside his high-tech command center, Brovdi detailed how his units are effectively taking the fight to Russian territory, targeting oil export facilities and military personnel with surgical precision.

By treating Russian energy infrastructure as a legitimate military target, Brovdi is striking at the 'blood dollars' that fund Vladimir Putin’s aggression. His forces, which account for only 2% of the Ukrainian military, are reportedly responsible for one-third of all destroyed enemy targets.

The strategy is cold and calculated: utilize cheap, long-range, locally-produced drones to bypass Russian defenses and inflict maximum damage. Brovdi has implemented a 'kill plan' designed to neutralize more Russian soldiers than the Kremlin can recruit, aiming for over 30,000 casualties per month.

With a background as a businessman, Brovdi has transitioned into a ruthless tactician who refuses to entertain pity for the invaders. He views the destruction of Russian assets not as an act of aggression, but as a necessary measure to contain Putin’s forces and dismantle the morale of a nation that initiated this conflict.

As drone strikes continue to rock Russian refineries and deep-territory facilities, the message from the Ukrainian command is unambiguous: the war has come home to Russia, and it will continue until the enemy is forced to reckon with the consequences of their invasion.

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