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Russia Launched 1300 Drones and 1200 Guided Aerial Bombs at Ukraine Over Past Week: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia has launched a significant number of military attacks on Ukraine over the past week, including approximately 1300 drones and 1200 guided ae...
Russia deliberately waited for temperature to drop to -15°C to maximize suffering of Ukrainians. And send message to Europe
Russia has reportedly launched nearly 1,100 drones and Oskhrenik missiles against Ukraine over a single week. The title suggests that Russia is exploiting cold weather conditions to exacerbate the suf...
Russian Federation Presents Physical Evidence To The United States Confirming Drone Strike On Putin's Residence By Ukraine
Russia has provided physical evidence to the United States confirming that Ukrainian drones carried out an attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence in Sochi. While this move appears aimed at rei...
Over 200 Russian Drones Target Ukraine on New Year’s Eve, Leaving 100,000 Without Power
On New Year's Eve, over 200 Russian drones targeted Ukraine, causing power outages for approximately 100,000 residents. In response to ongoing attacks during the holiday season, Ukrainian President Vo...
Day Before Zelensky and Trump Meet, Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles and Drones
The day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City, Russian forces conducted an attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, using missiles a...
Frontline report: Ukraine’s drones are sinking Russia’s shadow fleet in four seas
Ukrainian drone strikes have been reported across multiple seas from the Caspian to the Mediterranean, highlighting the global scope of Russian efforts to evade sanctions through covert naval operatio...
Russian Claims of Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Moscow Amid Reports of Potential Peace Talks
Russia claims Ukrainian drones have struck Moscow as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicates his willingness for peace talks with Kyiv ready for a deal....
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
A recent conflict incident saw Ukrainian drones attack and ignite fires at a Russian oil depot shortly after Russia launched missiles into Ukraine. This strategic move by Ukraine aims to disrupt Russi...
UK Condemns Russia's Orlan-10 Drone
The United Kingdom condemned Russia's use of Orlan-10 drones at the UN Security Council, emphasizing concerns over violations of international law and the impact on global peace and security....
Downed drone = safe? Not anymore. Russia booby-traps Starlink terminals for its drones with backup explosives
Russia has reportedly begun using fraudulent documentation and parallel imports to supply Starlink terminals for its drones, creating a risk of attaching backup explosive devices. This strategy aims t...
Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Oil Depot After Missile Launch
According to reports, Ukrainian forces launched drones that set fire to an oil depot located within Russian territory following a suspected missile attack by Russia on Ukraine....
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
A recent incident involved Ukrainian drones attacking and setting fire to an oil depot in Russia following a missile launch by Russian forces. Details about the exact timing, extent of damage, or casu...
Missile Fragments Add To Evidence MQ-9 Reaper Drone Carried Out Venezuela Strike
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in Venezuela are indicated by missile fragments to have been conducted by an MQ-9 Reaper drone, suggesting the expansion of kinetic operations involving aerial asset...
Russia Claims Downing of 4,300 Ukrainian Drones in December
Russian forces claim to have shot down over 4,300 Ukrainian drones in the month of December, setting a new record according to Moscow's official statements....
Russian Report: Drone Strike by Ukrainians Kills 24 in Russian-Controlled Territory of Ukraine Amid Peace Talks
Russia claims that Ukrainian drones inflicted casualties amounting to 24 deaths in territories controlled by Russia within Ukraine, as tensions increase during ongoing peace negotiations. The drone at...
Russian Statement: Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills 24 in Occupied Territory Amid Peace Negotiations
Russia has reported that a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in areas under Russian control within Ukraine. This incident occurs at a critical time when peace negotiations are ongoing, adding to...
US Hits Iran-Venezuela Drone Network With Sweeping Sanctions
The United States has implemented broad sanctions targeting Iran's exports of drones and Venezuela's military enhancement efforts, demonstrating increased attention to security issues in the Western H...
Army’s new acquisition structure, a new tank prototype and more drones: 2026 preview
This article discusses potential changes within the US Army for the year 2026, including a new acquisition structure, introduction of a new tank prototype, and an expansion in drone technology. The em...
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence; Kyiv says Moscow is lying
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleged that Ukraine attempted to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence with 91 long-range drones in the Novgorod region overnight, all of which were repor...
Russia launches missile and drone strike on Kyiv, causing casualties before Ukraine-US consultations
Russian forces conducted an attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. This event took place prior to scheduled talks between Ukrainian officials and th...
Ukraine’s drone troops hit Russian Nebo radar and boat in Crimea, bases in Donetsk Oblast (VIDEO, MAP)
Ukrainian drone forces have targeted and inflicted damage on several Russian military installations, including a Nebo radar system and naval vessel in the Crimean peninsula. Additionally, strikes were...
Second Day of Russian Strikes Hits Ukraine’s Gas Sector
Ukraine's state-owned gas company Naftogaz announced on Wednesday that almost 100 Russian drones have been attacking oil and gas infrastructure in the country over two consecutive days....
AI-Equipped Rare Russian ZALA Drone Falls to Ukrainian FPV Interceptor
Ukrainian forces have successfully engaged and neutralized a rare Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance drone using an FPV interceptor named General Cherry AIR as part of their efforts to enhance air defen...
Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Launch Via Rockets Or Runways
The U.S. Marine Corps' XQ-58 Valkyrie drones are expected to have the capability of launching via rockets as well as runways, but they will still be required to land on runways after their missions, w...
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
F-35 pilots from the Navy are undergoing training to control autonomous unmanned systems equipped with AI technology. These drones can function as 'loyal wingmen' for the aviators, enhancing coordinat...
Trump dismisses Russian claim of Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence
President Donald Trump dismissed a statement from the Kremlin claiming that a Ukrainian drone strike hit Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Sochi, describing the incident as 'not even clo...
Russian Report of Drone Strike Causing Casualties
According to Russian reports, a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in parts of Ukraine currently under occupation by Russia. This incident is noted as tensions increase around ongoing peace negot...
Pentagon task force to deploy AI-powered UAS systems to capture drones
The Pentagon has established a task force that will deploy DroneHunter 4700 systems equipped with artificial intelligence and radar technology. These systems are designed to identify, track, and captu...
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
Navy F-35 pilots are undergoing training to use autonomous unmanned systems with artificial intelligence as 'loyal wingmen'. These drone systems can be controlled via touchscreen tablets....
U.S. intelligence says Ukraine did not target Putin in alleged drone operation
According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Ukraine's recent use of drones was not aimed at targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin. This contradicts some claim...
Pentagon task force to deploy AI-powered UAS systems to capture drones
The Pentagon has initiated a project involving the DroneHunter 4700 system for countering unmanned aircraft threats. The DroneHunter 4700, which weighs less than fifteen pounds, utilizes artificial in...
Ukrainian Drones Set Fire to Russian Oil Depot After Russian Missile Launch
A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly caused a fire at a Russian oil depot following an attack by Russian missiles. No further details about casualties or damage were provided....
Zelenskyy praises hit rate of Neptune missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commended the high success rate of Ukraine's Neptune anti-ship missiles in recent engagements. No further details on specific strikes or targets were provid...
Lithuanian startup rushes strike drones to Ukraine – in fluffy padding
A Lithuanian startup, Granta Autonomy, is sending strike drones to Ukraine with careful attention to transportation details such as packaging. The co-founder, Laurynas Litvinas, noted the importance o...
New Russian reconnaissance drone uses British Raspberry Pi microcomputer and licensed Windows 11
A new Russian reconnaissance drone has been developed with British technology such as Raspberry Pi microcomputers and licensed versions of Microsoft Windows 11. The drone is intended for intelligence ...
Putin Says State Will Support Hobbyist Developers of Drones
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the state will support individuals and hobbyists who develop drones. This statement comes as part of efforts to boost technological innovation in Ru...
Weekly newsletter - 18 January
The newsletter centers around the Arctic Living channel and discusses the challenges faced by drones used under harsh Arctic conditions. The Andøya Space Center has ambitions to become a national dron...