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Russian Drones and Missiles Pound Ukraine Before Zelensky-Tump Meeting
Russia intensified its military aggression against Ukraine with an extensive deployment of drones and missile strikes, coinciding with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's upcoming meeting with U...
Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles and drones, kills one and injures several before Ukraine-US talks
Russian forces launched an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries prior to scheduled high-level meetings between Ukrainian officials and US ...
Belarus helps guide Russian drone attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that equipment stationed near the Ukrainian border in Belarus assists Russian forces in guiding Shahed-type drones towards targets within western Ukraine...
Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles And Drones, Wounding At Least 11 Ahead Of Ukraine-US Meeting
On Tuesday, Russia launched an attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in at least 11 people being wounded. This attack occurred just before scheduled meetings bet...
‘Kinzhals and Shaheds Are Speaking’: Zelensky Says Putin Shows No Desire to End War, Calls for Stronger Pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the extensive use of Russian tactical missiles (Kinzhal) and drones ('Shahed') against Kyiv over the past night demonstrates that Russian President V...
Russian drones strike Odesa on Christmas night, killing one and injuring two civilians (MAP)
On Christmas night, 131 Russian drones were launched against Ukraine. Of these, 22 hit targets across the country, with a number of strikes hitting critical infrastructure in Odesa, resulting in one d...
Ukrainian drones fly 50 km on fiber optic cable — no radio, no detection (VIDEO)
Ptashka Drones has released video evidence demonstrating their fiber optic cable-controlled drones capable of making precise battlefield strikes at a distance of 50 kilometers without radio communicat...
51st Army loses ammunition depot: Ukraine’s drone forces destroy Russia’s Makiivka stockpile
Ukrainian military forces launched a coordinated multi-target attack on Russian-occupied infrastructure, including the destruction of an ammunition depot in Makiivka. This operation highlights the use...
Drones attack three tankers en route to Russian oil terminal — Reuters
According to Reuters, drones attacked three oil tankers heading to a Russian oil terminal. Additionally, oil production in Kazakhstan has fallen by 35% over the first 12 days of January because of exp...
Russia unleashes its Geran-5 air defense killer on Ukraine, equipped with British Raspberry Pi microcomputer tracker
Russia has begun deploying the Geran-5 drone against Ukrainian forces, which is equipped with a British-made Raspberry Pi microcomputer for tracking purposes. There are reports that Russia may also ar...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
In an escalation of hostilities, Ukrainian drones reportedly targeted and set fire to a Russian oil depot shortly after the launch of Russian missiles. The impact of this strike could disrupt Russia's...
Ukranean Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
Russian forces launched missiles at Ukrainian targets which prompted Ukraine's counterattack using drones. These unmanned aircraft struck an oil storage facility in Russia, causing a fire. Details of ...
Drones Shutting Down Airports Show Impact of Russian Hybrid Warfare
Recent incidents involving drones disrupting airport operations highlight the growing threat posed by Russia's hybrid warfare tactics. These actions underscore the challenges in defending critical inf...
Built in the shadows, launched at night: Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine has developed domestically-produced drones capable of attacking targets far beyond their previously limited range. These advanced drones have been assembled from components sourced in various ...
The Case for Treating Drones as Ammunition
This article argues that modern warfare, exemplified by Ukraine's usage of drones, treats these unmanned aircraft similarly to ammunition due to their high consumption rate and relatively low cost. Th...
Ukrainian missiles hit Russian drone factory in Taganrog as strikes target occupied territories (VIDEO)
Overnight, the Atlant Aero enterprise in Taganrog, known for manufacturing Molniya strike-reconnaissance drones and Orion UAV components, was hit by Ukrainian missiles....
US Marines seek suppliers for 10,000 low-cost sUAS with first delivery targeted for April
The US Marine Corps has issued a call to vendors for the supply of 10,000 off-the-shelf small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS). The drones are expected to handle various payload types. Initial deliverie...
Ukraine hits Russian drone-production plant in Taganrog
On January 13th early morning, Ukrainian forces launched an overnight strike against the Atlant Aero industrial plant located in Taganrog, Rostov region, Russia. The targeted site was reportedly invol...
Drones Hit Strategic Aircraft Facilities in Russian Taganrog
Military-linked facilities in Taganrog have been hit by drone strikes, according to reports from Russian officials and OSINT sources. Additionally, an apparent UAV attack caused a fire at a thermal po...
Germany to acquire MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Germany has reached an agreement with NATO Support and Procurement Agency to purchase eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft....
Russia Nightly Strikes on Ukraine with Missiles and Drones, at Least Two Dead in Kharkiv
Russian forces conducted nighttime attacks on Ukraine using missiles and drones. The strikes resulted in a minimum of two fatalities in Kharkiv. No further details on the extent of damage or other cas...
Pentagon Attacked Narcotics Boat with Aircraft Mimicking Civilian Identity
The Pentagon has reportedly attacked a narcotics boat using an aircraft that appeared to be civilian to avoid detection or confrontation during the operation....
Turkish Drones Impressed NATO Officials: The Bayraktar TB2 Fascinated Me
The article discusses how Turkish drones, specifically the Bayraktar TB2 model, have impressed officials at a recent NATO gathering. Highlighting the drone's capabilities and impact on defense strateg...
Hellfire missiles rain death from above — in Ukraine, they defend skies from Shaheds
The article discusses the use of Hellfire missiles by Ukrainian forces, likely deployed on off-the-shelf vehicles capable of shooting and retreating quickly to avoid counterattack. The context suggest...
New Russian Shahed Drone Can Target Air and Ground at Once, Ukraine Intel Says
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that Russia has developed an updated Geran-2 drone variant equipped with Verba MANPADS for air defense along with a thermobaric warhead to target ground forces....
President calls for European missile deliveries as Russia launches over 2,000 strikes in one week
Ukraine will convene a meeting focusing on air defense requirements following Russia’s deployment of nearly 1,100 attack drones and over 890 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine this week....
Jeong Dong-hyeok, North Korea's Drone Response Is Absurd ... Worrying About Kim Jong-un Rather Than Citizens
This article discusses South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Dong-hyok's criticism of the North Korean government's response to recent drone incidents. The minister suggests that Pyongyang seems more co...
Why North Korea’s ‘gang of hooligans’ rebuke signals freeze in ties with South
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, has issued a stern warning against the new liberal government in South Korea following reported drone flights from South to North ear...
Ukrainian Drone Attack in Russia Kills 1 Following Intense Bombardment by Russian Forces
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russian territory has resulted in one fatality. This occurred after significant bombardments by Russian forces against Ukraine, escalating the conflict further....
Kim Yo-jung Warns South Korea of Breather with Drones Before Party Congress
North Korea's Vice Chairman of the Workers' Party, Kim Yo-jung, has issued a warning to South Korea regarding potential drone activity ahead of an upcoming party congress. This action is aimed at bols...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
In an escalation of military actions between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked a Russian oil depot following the launch of Russian missiles. The attack resulted in fire at the d...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Depot, Drone Bases, and Command Posts
According to Ukraine's General Staff, Ukrainian forces have conducted attacks on an oil depot in Russia’s Volgograd region as well as various other military targets within occupied parts of Ukraine....
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Oil Depot Following Missile Launch
A Ukrainian drone attacked and set fire to a Russian oil depot near Kursk city following a reported missile launch by Russia....
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
A Ukrainian drone attack resulted in a fire at a strategic oil depot within Russia following an unspecified missile strike on Ukraine by Russian forces....
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Oil Depot After Missile Launch
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked and set fire to a Russian oil depot following a missile launch by Russia....
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
Russian state media reported that Ukrainian drones attacked and set fire to an oil depot following a Russian missile launch. The details of the incident are limited, but it indicates ongoing military ...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
Ukrainian drones attacked and set fire to a significant oil depot in Russia shortly after a missile strike by the Russian military was reported. The incident highlights ongoing hostilities between Ukr...
Russia’s Oreshnik Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Used In Large-Scale Attack On Ukraine
Russia launched its second attack using the Oreshek intermediate-range ballistic missile as part of an extensive missile and drone assault on Ukraine. However, the practical impact of this specific us...
Russian Drone Strikes Cause Major Blackouts in Two Regions of Ukraine
Russian drones have targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine, resulting in significant power outages across two regions of the country....
Russian Drone Strikes Cause Major Blackouts in Two Regions of Ukraine
Russian military forces have conducted drone attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine leading to widespread power outages affecting two distinct regions within the country....
Ukraine’s robot army will be crucial in 2026 but drones can’t replace infantry
In an article predicting Ukraine's defense strategy for 2026, David Kirichenko argues that while land-based robots and drones will significantly enhance Ukrainian military capabilities, they cannot su...
Ukrainian drones catch Russian quad bike assault in heavy snowfall near Yampil (VIDEO)
According to Ukrainian Ground Forces, a recent attack by Russian forces using quad bikes was halted and the vehicles were destroyed near the town of Yampil under heavy snow conditions. The incident wa...
Ukraine’s drone forces claim 168,000 targets hit, $20 billion in damage in seven months
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have reported conducting over 832,000 combat sorties since June. They assert that these operations have targeted more than 168,000 enemy positions and assets, cau...
Russia’s Shahed drones hit homes in Chernihiv as Ukraine downs most of 61 launched
Russian Shahed drones carried out an overnight attack on civilian homes in the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv. Out of a total of 61 launched, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept and neutralize most of ...
Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Carrying MANPADS Missiles
Russia has updated its Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to carry shoulder-fired heat-seeking missiles (MANPADS), enhancing the drone's combat capabilities....
China’s drone carriers hide in plain sight among merchant ships
Reports suggest that China may be developing a method to covertly deploy drone carriers disguised as civilian cargo ships on global trade routes for rapid conversion into drone-launch platforms....
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Two in Russian Border Regions
A Ukrainian drone attack reportedly killed two individuals in border regions of Russia. Details of the locations and exact circumstances are not provided....
Trump Rejects Kremlin Claims: No Ukraine Drone Attack on Putin Residence
US President Trump has denied Russian claims that there was an attack by Ukrainian drones on Russian President Putin's residence. According to the Russian foreign ministry statements, they allege that...
Biden: Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in drone attack
According to an unnamed source referred to as 'Tramp,' President Joe Biden stated that the recent drone attacks on Russia were not aimed at targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, indi...
Trump states Ukraine did not target Putin's residence with a drone attack as claimed by Kremlin
Former US President Donald Trump has stated that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official residence in a recent drone attack, contradicting information provided by the Kremli...
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