# Unmanned aerial vehicle deployment in Russia-Ukraine war

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unmanned-aerial-vehicle-deployment-in-russia-ukraine-war
> Updated: 2026-08-27T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The conflict involves the deployment of specialized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by both Russian and Ukrainian forces.

Russian company UralDronZavod has developed the ‘Upyr’ series, which includes the Upyr-18 quadcopter FPV drone capable of carrying 10 kilograms of explosives to target armored vehicles, and the Upyr-K fixed-wing drone designed to destroy bunkers and buildings using anti-tank mines. The company is currently working on autonomous guidance systems.

In the Donetsk region near Kramatorsk, Ukrainian reconnaissance units are utilizing domestically produced A1-CM Furia wing drones. These units use the drones to monitor Russian military movements, locating equipment, bunkers, and troops to relay intelligence to artillery and missile units for targeted strikes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Ukrainian drone units utilize Furia reconnaissance drones near Kramatorsk

Ukrainian drone pilots near Kramatorsk use A1-CM Furia reconnaissance drones to locate Russian military targets and relay intelligence for artillery and missile strikes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukrainian-drone-units-utilize-furia-reconnaissance-drones-near-kramatorsk

### 2026-08-26: UralDronZavod develops Upyr series of combat drones

Russian manufacturer UralDronZavod has developed the Upyr series of drones, including FPV quadcopters for targeting armor and the Upyr-K fixed-wing drone for destroying bunkers and buildings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uraldronzavod-develops-upyr-series-of-combat-drones

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