Ukraine’s Drone Force Hits $40 Billion in Russian Targets

Four years ago, three Ukrainians changed modern warfare with a simple message: “Fourth house. Blue doors.” That code helped direct the first combat drone strike, a secret operation that has since grown into a full military branch. Today, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) has struck nearly $40 billion worth of Russian targets. The SBS, a dedicated drone unit, now carries out precision attacks on enemy equipment, fuel depots, and command posts. This shift from a single improvised mission to a massive, organized campaign marks a new era in conflict, where unmanned aircraft reshape battlefields.