Defense forces have hit over 1,000 Russian boats and ships since the beginning of the year

In October 2026 alone, the Ukrainian military disabled 67 enemy vessels using UAVs.

This was reported by the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Thus, since the beginning of 2026, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have destroyed or disabled 1,039 Russian boats and boats using UAVs.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine provided statistics by month:

• January – 51;

• February – 35;

• March – 155;

• April – 92;

• May – 76;

• June – 103;

• July – 236;

• August – 118;

• September – 106;

• October 1 – 25 – 67.

“All hits were confirmed by video in the DELTA combat system and verified by the Brave1 defense innovation cluster,” the report says.

In the summer, USM reported that a new brigade of mine countermeasure ships would be formed as part of the Ukrainian Navy.