[7][8] On 10 February, it was announced that Colonel Vadym Sukharevsky had become deputy of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and would be responsible for the implementation of unmanned systems.

There are more than enough theories; everything must work in practice for the sake of Ukrainian goals and the maximum preservation of the lives of our soldiers.On 7 May, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine supported a draft decree developed by the Ministry of Defense and General Staff to formally establish the Unmanned Systems Forces.

[17] On 14 January 2025, Ukraine attacked Russian chemical factories and energy infrastructure in the Bryansk, Saratov, and Tula regions and the Republic of Tatarstan with missiles.

The USF claimed that "drones successfully distracted Russian air defences, paving the way for missiles that hit the main targets.

[19] According to Defense Express, these drones carry a FAB-250 M-54 high-explosive bomb on their underbellies and feature an optical sighting system for precision strikes.

The IISS also stated that the USF operates Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, as well several different kinds of loitering munitions weighing less than 20 kg (44 lb).