Nearly 100 pieces of Ukrainian military equipment were showcased in Kyiv at the country's first-ever parade of air, land, and sea drones to mark Ukraine's Independence Day, specifically: 30 land-based robotic systems (LRS), nine unmanned boats, 18 air target interceptors, 27 bomber drones, eight reconnaissance drones, and seven drones designed for long-range strikes, according to the President's Office of Ukraine.
"Kyiv hosted the country's first-ever parade of air, ground, and maritime drones to mark Ukraine's Independence Day, featuring nearly 100 units of Ukrainian weaponry. And this is only a fraction of what our country can already be proud of," the office said on its website on Monday.
Earlier reports indicated that several dozen wheeled and tracked vehicles took part in the parade, which was not announced in advance and took place on the capital's main street at dawn on Independence Day without spectators.
As noted in the statement from the President's Office, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked everyone who helped Ukraine at the start of Russia's full-scale aggression, as well as those who continue to help now. He emphasized that the time has come for our country to help others with what makes this war unique and enables us to protect people's lives and our independence – unmanned technologies.
"This is what will allow Ukraine, after this war, to be a true provider of security for its partners – first and foremost for its friends, for our Europe, and for all those who have helped us. Ukraine knows how to be grateful. Ukraine knows how to be strong. But we have something to show. We have much to be grateful for to the Ukrainians who manufacture and deploy our weapons," the president said.
A video clip showed 30 ground-based robotic systems – designed to save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers – driving down Khreshchatyk Street: TerMIT, Lynx, Simba, Ardal, Zmiy, and Ratel.
The GRCs conduct reconnaissance, lay and clear mines, deliver ammunition, provisions, and equipment, and evacuate the wounded. They also provide fire support and assist in storming enemy positions. Ground robotic systems are capable of carrying loads weighing up to 600 kilograms and traveling dozens of kilometers. This year alone, GRCs have carried out more than 66,000 missions. In 2026, the Defense Forces contracted for more than 22,000 domestically produced ground-based robotic systems.
A fleet of nine Ukrainian unmanned boats, developed during the war and tested in combat conditions, sailed down the Dnipro River. "It was these vessels that deprived the enemy of its dominance in the Black Sea and forced a significant portion of the Russian fleet to leave the temporarily occupied Crimea," the statement reads.
The multi-purpose combat platforms Sea Baby, Mahura, and Sarhan carry out missions involving reconnaissance, patrolling, strikes against maritime targets, and the launch of our drones. They have repeatedly and successfully attacked Russian ships and military infrastructure. The Ukrainian Mahura was the first in the world to destroy an aerial target from a maritime unmanned platform, striking Russian Su-30 fighter jets. Sea Baby successfully fired on the occupiers on the Kinburn Spit.
Eighteen Ukrainian P1-Sun, Litavr, and Sting air-to-air interceptors – designed to combat enemy "suicide drones" and other types of drones – flew over the capital. They represent a new tier of Ukrainian air defense – mass-produced, technologically advanced, and cost-effective.
The air fleet also included 27 bomber drones: Vampire, Lazar, and Heavy Shot. They target enemy equipment, artillery, and personnel; destroy fortifications and bunkers; and remotely lay mines on roads and positions. And where ground logistics are impossible, they deliver ammunition, water, and equipment. Ukrainian bombers are capable of carrying tens of kilograms of payload and operating at ranges of tens of kilometers.
In addition, eight Ukrainian SHARK and LF-400 reconnaissance drones took part in the drone parade. They locate enemy vehicles, artillery, command posts, and troop movements tens of kilometers from the front lines and determine the coordinates of targets, thereby helping Ukrainian forces strike with precision. The SHARK can remain airborne for up to seven hours and cover a distance of up to 420 kilometers. The LF-400 not only conducts surveillance but also carries strike drones, delivering them closer to the combat mission area.
It is reported that the drone air parade was concluded by seven Ukrainian "Morok" and "Sichen" drones, designed for long-range strikes. It is these drones that carry out Ukraine's precision strikes, traveling hundreds and thousands of kilometers from the front lines to strike the very things that fuel the Russian war machine: military factories, ammunition and fuel depots, logistics hubs, airfields, and other military facilities. Last year alone, these drones carried out nearly 2,000 strikes and hit over 1,000 confirmed targets on enemy territory.
