Robert Brovda
Robert Brovda, known by his call sign 'Madyar', is a Ukrainian military officer and founder of the drone unit 'Ptykhy Madyara'. Born on August 9, 1975, in Uzhhorod, he transitioned from a successful business career in grain trading to military service amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Under his leadership, his unit evolved from a company in 2022 to a brigade by 2024, demonstrating remarkable growth and effectiveness in utilizing unmanned aerial systems. His contributions to Ukraine's defense were recognized when President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded him the title of Hero of Ukraine, along with the Golden Star order, in recognition of his exemplary service.
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Recent news mentions
Commander Brovda commented on threats from Belarus, stating that military forces have identified 500 targets in Belarusian territory.
Лукашенко відреагував на слова "Мадяра" про 500 цілей у Білорусі: "У нас є одна ціль"
Ukraine· 2026-05-31
Robert 'Magyar' Brovda, the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, was banned from entering Hungary in protest of the attacks.
Atac asupra conductei Drujba: Ungaria și Slovacia, afectate de blocajul petrolier rusesc
Romania· 2025-12-03
Robert Brovda is the commander of the Ukrainian drone forces who was wished success by Radoslaw Sikorski.
Очільник МЗС Польщі побажав "Мадяру" добити нафтопровід "Дружба"Ukraine· 2025-10-22
Robert Brovda, known by his call sign 'Madyar', was appointed as the new commander of the UAV Forces.
Призначення Мадяра, переміщення Драпатого та хаос із корпусами – про що свідчать останні зміни всередині арміїUkraine· 2025-07-28
Robert Brovda, known by the call sign 'Madyar', was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine by President Zelenskyy.
Зеленський дав ''Мадяру'' зірку Героя УкраїниUkraine· 2025-05-08