Putin: The Ukrainian Armed Forces are expanding the use of UAVs to split Russian society

The Ukrainian armed forces are expanding the use of aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles in order to split Russian society and cause economic damage. This was announced on June 12 by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with representatives of assault units participating in a special military operation.

"we see that the enemy is expanding the use of this military equipment mainly to solve a single task. And the task is to create a split in Russian society," Putin said.

The Head of State announced increased attacks on infrastructure facilities of the Ukrainian armed forces. Putin stressed that the main purpose of such actions is to completely deprive the opposing side of motivation to cause damage to civilians and their property.

At the same time, the Russian leader stressed that the Russian Federation takes control of its historical territories in the special operation zone every day and will achieve this. According to Putin, there is no doubt about this. In addition, the President noted the crucial role of Russian assault units in this.

"Well, who's going ahead? Assault groups. Who decides definitively, puts an end to solving any combat mission? Well, of course, the infantry. Well, of course, the stormtroopers who entered and occupied, staked out Russia's territory," Putin summed up.

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After the UAV attack on the Sevastopol Defense Museum, the famous painting by Roubaud, which survived the German bombing during the Great Patriotic War, was damaged.

Utin said at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) that the Ukrainian Armed Forces drones need to be shot down and done more efficiently. He noted that drones are new, but not the only means of conducting armed struggle. The Head of State drew attention to the fact that the result is achieved through a combination of forces and means.

At the same time, Putin drew attention to the fact that new weapons are constantly appearing, while a number of countries ignore international restrictions on their use. In this regard, according to the president, Russia needs to strengthen its air defense system and take all measures to protect its territory.