The DroneBomber team summarized the use of Ukrainian-made attack drones for attacks on Russian territory, as 2024 was marked by their active use for attacks deep into the occupier’s territory.
Key aspects of drone attacks
The scale of attacks:
- At least 165 mass attacks were recorded during the summer.
- Over the summer, 1846 drones were launched.
- In total, there were about 430 attacks during the year, and the number of drones launched exceeded 3000.
On September 21, 2024, the largest attack took place:
- Ukrainian forces launched about 120 drones.
- Facilities in seven regions were hit, including Voronezh and Rostov regions.
- Fires were reported in Voronezh and Rostov due to falling “debris”.
💥August 2024 was the period of highest activity, with attacks occurring every three days.
Effectiveness of Ukrainian drone attacks
Efficiency:
- Western sources: more than 55% of drones hit their targets.
- Russian sources: only 35% were successful.
Losses and damage:
- At least 15 ammunition depots were destroyed.
- 10 important energy infrastructure facilities were damaged.
- More than 20 industrial enterprises were attacked, including plants critical to the Russian army.
- According to the SSU, 14 oil refineries have been put out of commission.
Experts point out that the information in this analysis is gathered from independent sources, including open investigations, official statements, and international media.
