A 19-year-old Russian drone operator, Alexey Anatolyevich Sheremetev, born March 23, 2006, was reportedly killed on February 16, 2026. Sheremetev, a senior operator of unmanned aerial vehicles, joined the army in July 2024 and was assigned to the Far East. After three months of service, he signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The report does not specify the circumstances of Sheremetev's death, but he is described as an "occupant," suggesting his death occurred during military operations.