Close-up footage released Saturday showed the locally made Morrigan—a 4- to 5-foot fixed-wing drone—the 412th Nemesis Brigade says is striking Russia's R-280 highway deep behind the southern front.
The brigade said the mid-range aircraft is built to operate 20 to 300 kilometers behind enemy lines, where Ukraine is increasingly targeting supply corridors to slow Russia's advance and force logistics farther from the battlefield.
The Morrigan is now conducting a "logistical hunt" from Mariupol to Crimea, and the unit said it has already flown several missions over Crimea against Russian air-defense and support targets.
Pressure on the route has intensified since mid-May: the 412th last week claimed hits on dozens of trucks and gas stations, Russian-backed officials are seeking alternative roads, and part of the highway was closed to non-essential civilian traffic on May 21.
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Morrigan Drone’s Debut: Over 125 Russian Supply Vehicles Destroyed in Ukraine’s May 2026 Logistics Lockdown
Overview
The Morrigan drone marks a major leap in Ukraine’s defense, introducing a domestically produced, fixed-wing system capable of deep strikes into enemy territory. Deployed by the 412th Nemesis Brigade, it has already proven effective in Crimea by destroying key Russian air defense and support targets. Its arrival has intensified Ukrainian attacks on critical Russian supply routes, especially the R-280 'Novorossiya' highway, disrupting logistics and pressuring Russian operations in the south. The Morrigan’s success highlights Ukraine’s growing ability to target vital infrastructure, signaling a new phase in drone warfare on the eastern front.