7th Separate Reconnaissance-strike Regiment of Unmanned systems
| 7th Separate Reconnaissance-strike Regiment of Unmanned systems | |
|---|---|
| 7-й отдельный разведывательно-ударный полк беспилотных систем | |
Regimental sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 2025-present |
| Country | Russia |
| Branch | Unmanned Systems Forces |
| Role | Drone warfare |
| Size | 1,342 personnel |
| Part of | Unmanned Systems Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Poroshino, Sverdlovsk Oblast |
| Equipment | See infra |
The 7th Separate Reconnaissance-strike Regiment of Unmanned Systems Forces (Russian: 7-й отдельный разведывательно-ударный полк беспилотных систем) is a drone warfare unit of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Russian Armed Forces.
History
According the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War, the establishment of the 7th Separate Regiment as a UAV regiment were first reported in April 2024 by Ukraine-based Victory Drones.[1]
The Regiment was paraded for the first time on 2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade.[2]
Organisation
The 7th Separate Regiment has beed established within the Central Military District and it is based in Sverdlovsk Oblast. The target strength is of 1,342 personnel.[2]
The 7th Regiment includes one four Battalions: 1 UAV strike battalion and 3 UAV Reconnaissance-and-strike battalions. Command units, as well as logistics support units such as signal, medical, and repair elements, also exist.[1]
According to the Ukraine-based outlet Militarnyi, the Regimental structure includes 102 UAV crews, with the ratio of strike crews being at 40% (41 crews) and the recon crews being the 60% (61 crews).[2]
Equipment
According to the available information, the 7th Separate Regiment is equipped with:[2]
- ZALA Lancet attack UAV (33 crews);
- SuperCam photography/commercial UAV (33 crews);
- STC Orlan-10 reconnaissance UAV (16 crews);
- ENICS Eleron-3 reconnaissance UAV (8 crews);
- ZALA Kub-BLA attack UAV (6 crews);
- Kalashnikov Quazimachta reconnaissance UAV (4 crews);
- Geran-2 attack UAV (2 crews).
See also
References
- ^ a b Cafarella, Jennifer (29 January 2025). "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 28, 2025". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d Shumlianskyi, Dmytro (11 May 2025). "Russians Completes Formation of First UAV regiment, Presents it at May 9 Parade". Militarnyi. Retrieved 12 November 2025.