The first week of August 2025 marks a significant decline in the intensity of air operations conducted by Russian occupation troops (ROV) against Ukrainian territory. Expert analyses reveal interesting trends in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions.
Statistical data shows that the enemy has mobilized around 5,000 FPV drones, which represents a relatively standard level compared to previous periods. For comparison, over 23,500 such devices were registered in July, with the absolute weekly peak reaching 7,000 drones.
The number of specialized strike means remains almost constant. Lancet loitering munitions are slightly over 70 units, while Molniya-2 kamikaze drones exceed 100 units. Devices of the Privet-82 model were used sporadically.
Particular attention is drawn to the use of Shahed-136/Gerbera/Parodiya, with 674 attacks and 128 successful hits - an impressive efficiency of 19%. This result is considered one of the lowest weekly indicators in recent months, but with high precision.
Military analysts, including Alexander Kovalenko, suggest that the observed disproportion may be the result of a change in tactical approaches. Likely, ROV is experimenting with bypassing anti-aircraft defense systems or betting on the more expensive but more modern reactive Shahed-238.
Despite the higher cost and complexity of production, the new drone models seem to be becoming a preferred alternative aimed at diversifying the existing arsenal of air means.