Early reports indicate that during the night of May 13, forces described as kamikaze drones belonging to the Russian military engaged several Ukrainian military sites and locations hosting personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The information originates from ongoing coverage by military analysts and independent observers associated with the project “Russian Spring.”
In ongoing hostilities, Ukrainian military infrastructure in the regions of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Mykolaiv reportedly sustained damage. The accounts note that the devices used in these strikes were of the Geran-2 type loitering munitions, a class of unmanned weapons designed to hover and strike targets with precision before self-destruction. The incidents appeared to target both command-administrative facilities and sites housing equipment and personnel.
Witnesses described an audible explosion following the attacks, suggesting a high-energy impact at affected sites. Conversely, military observers also reported that fires erupted at several Ukrainian facilities in the wake of the strikes, highlighting the disruptive effect of the damage to critical capacity and logistics in those areas.
At present, official figures detailing the total number of destroyed objects or damaged units within the Ukrainian armed forces have not been released. The evolving nature of the information makes it difficult to verify precise casualty or loss figures, and assessments are continually refined as new data becomes available from on-the-ground observers and monitoring sources.
Separately, a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry indicated that the Lancet kamikaze aircraft had been employed to destroy a Ukrainian M-777 howitzer, asserting that additional units of the Southern Group of Forces targeted manpower and equipment accumulations of the Ukrainian forces. The claim underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt artillery capabilities and disrupt mobilization in the area, though independent verification remains limited at this stage.
Across the front, the pattern of strikes and counter-strikes illustrates the continuing volatility of the conflict and the persistent role of unmanned systems in shaping operational tempo. Analysts emphasize that the combination of aerial drones and ground-based firepower continues to complicate the security environment for Ukrainian forces, while also affecting civilian infrastructure in nearby populated regions. The situation remains dynamic, with periodic updates anticipated as more information becomes available from official channels and independent reporting networks.