UAV event in Ukraine on Mon 23rd March 2026

On 23 March 2026, Russian Forces carried out air strikes at unspecified targets near Orikhiv, Zaporizhia. Civilian casualties unknown. Russian forces (units of the 'Dniepr' group likely by shelling and drone strikes as the most common means) struck the Ukrainian personnel and equipment of a mechanized brigade and a territorial defense brigade (coded to Preobrazhenka) near Orikhiv. According to Russian sources, Ukrainian military lost: an armored combat vehicle, five vehicles, three electronic warfare stations, a supply depot and up to 50 Ukrainian servicemen were killed near Preobrazhenka, Orikhiv, Zaporozhets and Komyshuvakha [Russian MoD reported 50 fatalities. Coded as 10 fatalities split across 4 events. 2 fatalities coded to this event].