Ukrainian forces eliminated 200 Russian drone operators known as 'podarna pilots,' who had been targeting positions in Myrnohrad, in a sudden strike on January 14, 2026, over the past hour, according to the Бахмутський Демон Telegram channel. The channel stated the attack caught the Russian operators completely by surprise, with the 'podarna' still attempting to determine what occurred, following prolonged harassment of Ukrainian troops in the area. This development occurred during the reporting window from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM UTC, highlighting ongoing military activity near Myrnohrad in Donetsk Oblast.
