Zelensky signs decree introducing Day of Unmanned Systems Forces

Zelensky signs decree introducing Day of Unmanned Systems Forces

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree establishing a new commemorative date – the Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces – to be marked annually on June 11.

According to Ukrinform, this is stated in Presidential Decree No. 485/2026 dated June 10, 2026, published on the official website of the head of state.

The document says the Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces is introduced in recognition of the role of the Unmanned Systems Forces in Ukraine's struggle for freedom, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as to establish new military traditions.

The decree comes into force on the day of its publication.

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Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi (callsign "Magyar"), said that over the past 14 days, Russian military cargo traffic along the land corridor to Crimea has decreased by 71% due to Ukrainian drone fire control.

Photo: 22nd Mechanized Brigade

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