Drones account for nearly three quarters of recent casualties in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
82% confidence
DefenceUkraine
Omissions
The Latvian SAB report and other sources indicate 70-80% range, with some sources citing up to 80% rather than precisely 75%.
The casualties figure applies to both Russian and Ukrainian sides combined, not just one side.
The claim does not specify which 'recent' period is being referenced; the data appears to reflect the 2024-2025 period of the conflict.
The specific attribution to the Latvian report or other official military assessments is omitted.
Sources
SecondaryPolitico EuropeDrones are responsible for between 70 and 80 percent of those injured or killed on both sides of the war in Ukraine, according to a Latvian Constitution Protection Agency (SAB) report
SecondaryArmy TechnologyDrones now account for 80% of casualties in Ukraine-Russia war
SecondaryThe WeekUp to 80% of all Russian and Ukrainian casualties are now caused by drone strikes