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Drones strike sanctioned Russian explosives plant in central Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

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Military tech

Ukraine’s drone campaign forces Russia to rethink war production strategy – analysts

Strategic attacks on Russian military infrastructure are proving more cost-effective than conventional warfare, according to University of Oslo researcher Fabian Hoffmann

byOrysia Hrudka

4 minute read

Military tech

Ukraine’s largest FPV drone makes history with first-ever assault rifle combat use

The Queen of Hornets now wields an AK-47 in a war that is increasingly defined by the use of drones

byAlya Shandra

Cotton Fields in Ukraine? Yes, to Tackle Global Gunpowder Shortage

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Military tech

Cotton fields in Ukraine? Yes, to tackle global gunpowder shortage

Ukraine is turning to an unlikely solution - cotton cultivation - to combat a global gunpowder shortage. With Western allies struggling to meet artillery needs, experimental fields in Odesa Oblast aim to produce nitrocellulose, a key gunpowder component. Russia, meanwhile, faces no such ammunition constraints.

byEkonomichna PravdaandbyVira Kravchuk

An FPV drone operator during the Victory Drones training

7 minute read

Military tech

How two women revolutionized drone training in Ukraine

Ukraine can only win if it has a technological edge, Maria Berlinska realized in 2015. Now, the Dignitas Fund trains thousands in drone warfare, making flying robots, not foot soldiers, the new face of combat.

byBohdan Ben

Ukrainian turbojet rocket drone Palyanytsia

11 minute read

Military tech

Airfield assassin: Ukraine’s Palianytsia drone threatens Russian rear

Its precise features remain classified, but experts allow giving an educated guess about Ukraine's newest mysterious weapon

byAlya Shandra

10 minute read

Military tech

500km game-changer: Ukraine’s ballistic missile breakthrough can alter war dynamics

As Western fear of Russian escalation continues limiting missile strikes into Russia, Ukraine ramps up its domestic arms production to counter Russia's Iskanders

byAlya Shandra

Russian missile attack on Kyiv's hospital on 8 July.

6 minute read

Military tech

Western tech in Russia’s missiles: 15 companies whose parts fuel Kh-101 missile that hit Kyiv Children’s Hospital

The Russian Kh-101 cruise missile that struck Kyiv's children's hospital, killing several, contained 28 components from 15 Western firms, Six of these companies still operate in Russia

byAlya Shandra

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer. Image: RFE/RL

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Military tech

Rheinmetall’s Ukrainian expansion is building a defense industry powerhouse

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is investing heavily in Ukraine, setting up joint production facilities for armored vehicles, ammunition, and air defense systems. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and position Rheinmetall as the "number one option for the Ukrainian army."

byBohdan MiroshnichenkoandbyOlena Mukhina

It army of ukraine Ukrainian hackers Russian military targets

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Ukraine’s IT Army now aids drone strikes on Russian oil refineries

Once focused on disrupting Russian banks and businesses, Ukraine's volunteer hacker group is now shifting to Russian military targets, from Starlinks to CCTV cameras during long-range drone raids

byDavid Kirichenko

5 minute read

Military tech

Drone dogfights: Ukraine’s novel strategy to counter Russian reconnaissance UAVs

With Russian reconnaissance drones enabling devastating missile strikes deep in Ukrainian territory, Ukraine's military is turning to a novel solution: deploying agile, low-cost "kamikaze" drones to take out their high-priced Russian counterparts in midair dogfights.

byAlya Shandra

The EW backpack revolution: How Ukrainian portable tech jams Russian drones

7 minute read

Military tech

The EW backpack revolution: How Ukrainian portable tech jams Russian drones

As Russian drones evolve, Ukrainian forces are embracing cutting-edge, portable electronic warfare systems to stay ahead. One standout innovation is a soldier-worn backpack that detects and jams drones from hundreds of meters away.

byEkonomichna PravdaandbyYevheniia Martyniuk

4 minute read

Ukraine now has drones rescuing fallen drones from hazardous battlefields

In a remarkable display of ingenuity, a Ukrainian unit is now using drones equipped with ropes and grappling hooks to retrieve fallen drones from minefields and enemy-controlled areas, reducing the risk to soldiers' lives.

byDavid Kirichenko

14 minute read

Inside Ukraine’s secret FPV drone labs racing to stay ahead of Russia

DIY warriors operating from garages with soldering irons are outmaneuvering Russia's state giants in the technology arms race -- so far.

byAlya Shandra

12 minute read

Inside Ukraine’s campaign to crush Russia with combat dronesdrones

Kyiv has gone into overdrive domestically producing reconnaissance, combat, and kamikaze drones to counter Russia's assaults and gain aerial superiority, but with the invader's overwhelming resources, competition remains tough

byBohdan Ben