(RIVNOPILLIA, ZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST) – Ukrainian strike drones have successfully engaged positions held by Russian drone operators in the village of Rivnopillia, situated within the Zaporizhzhia region. The operation was carried out by the 475th Separate Assault Regiment, known as Code 9.2, according to reports from the CyberBoroshno military community. The targeted structures in the occupied settlement were being utilised by the Rubikon unit, an elite formation of Russian FPV drone operators frequently deployed by the Russian dictator to high priority sectors.
Prior to the kinetic engagement, a Ukrainian Shark reconnaissance drone conducted extensive aerial surveillance to identify specific high value targets. To ensure precision, a Vampire hexacopter was subsequently deployed to provide real time corrections for the incoming strikes. Under the cover of darkness, Ukrainian forces launched FP-2 kamikaze drones, which successfully struck the buildings housing the occupying personnel.
The FP-2 drone is a significant technological development by the Ukrainian firm Fire Point, which formally introduced the platform in 2025. This model is a tactical evolution of the FP-1, which was designed for deep strikes within the Russian rear. The FP-2 features a reduced operational range of 200 kilometres compared to the 1,400 kilometres of its predecessor, but it carries a substantially larger warhead weighing 105 kilograms.
Each unit costs approximately US$55,000 to produce, which is approximately £43,450 at current exchange rates. A representative for Fire Point stated that the FP-2, designated Front Strike, is specifically intended to engage concentrations of personnel, logistics hubs, and fortified positions that are beyond the reach of conventional artillery. The drone is manufactured in two primary configurations: an autonomous version for static targets and a manually controlled variant for mobile threats.
In a boost to domestic industrial capacity, Fire Point announced in January that it has successfully established in house production for more than 97 per cent of the engine components for the FP-1 and FP-2 series. This development reduces reliance on external supply chains as the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to scale up drone operations against the Russian dictator’s military infrastructure.
