Fighters of the 2nd Assault Battalion of the 33rd Assault Regiment repelled a Russian assault on their position. According to the released account, a five-man Russian assault group attempted to break through, but coordinated action by infantry, reconnaissance drone crews, and FPV operators stopped the attack.
The result of the engagement was shaped by close coordination, effective command, and cooperation with adjacent units. The entire Russian assault group was eliminated, while all Ukrainian personnel survived.
According to the released account, fighters of Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Regiment counterattacked and regained positions previously held by Russian forces. Shortly afterward, their position was targeted by an FPV drone and a munition reportedly carrying an unknown toxic substance. The soldiers managed to leave the dugout in time and move to another position.
The incident was documented, and the available evidence has reportedly been handed over to the relevant authorities for inclusion in investigations into alleged Russian war crimes.
FPV operators of the “Justice Team” from the SBU Special Operations Center “A” destroyed a Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system in the Donetsk region. The strike targeted the artillery system during combat operations near the frontline.
A Ukrainian soldier’s camera captured the moment an enemy FPV drone suddenly struck a ground robotic vehicle delivering supplies to frontline positions.
Because the robotic courier had stopped in an open area, nearby troops hesitated to approach it immediately — a decision that likely saved their lives when the drone attack occurred.
Hezbollah militants are reportedly increasing the use of fiber-optic FPV drones in attacks against the Israel Defense Forces in Lebanon and northern Israel. Among the reported targets were Iron Dome launchers, Merkava tanks, and Namer infantry fighting vehicles. The growing use of fiber-optic drones highlights evolving battlefield tactics designed to resist electronic warfare interference.
Border guards of the “Forpost” Brigade carried out strikes using FPV drones and heavy bomber drones against enemy transport and shelters in the Southern Slobozhanskyi direction. The operation disrupted Russian logistics and reduced the enemy’s ability to operate in the area.
Footage shows an Israeli drone operator pursuing and striking Hezbollah fighters on motorcycles in Lebanon using an FPV drone. The engagement highlights the growing use of fast, maneuverable drones to target mobile units on the battlefield. The tactic mirrors approaches widely used in Ukraine, where FPV drones are employed to intercept and destroy moving targets with precision.
Ukrainian loitering FPV drones, often referred to as “wait-and-strike” systems, are being used to stop Russian assault groups before they reach the frontline. By remaining in position and striking at the right moment, these drones disrupt advances and reduce enemy pressure on defensive lines.
FPV drones targeted a column of seven Russian assault ATVs attempting an attack toward the village of Riasne in the Sumy region on the morning of May 3. The strike disrupted the advance and hit multiple vehicles during the movement.
Enemy troops on motorcycles attempted a rapid assault as if racing through the battlefield, but fighters of Ukraine’s 42nd Mechanized Brigade quickly stopped the attack. The advancing force was engaged before reaching its objective, turning the attempted breakthrough into a dead end for the attackers.
