Ukraine finds US, German, Swiss parts in Russian new stealth drone Okhotnik despite sanctions
A rare Russian drone valued at $15 million met its end in Donetsk Oblast, revealing Moscow's continued access to restricted Western technology.
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Ukraine expands demining job opportunities for veterans and disabled
Four Ukrainians who were injured by explosive devices have found employment with The HALO Trust, where they use satellite and drone data analysis to locate mined areas, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Ukraine downs over 1,100 Russian drones in October amid intensified attacks
In October 2024 alone, Russian forces deployed 2,023 attack drones against civilian and military sites in Ukraine.
Reuters: Ukraine rolls out dozens of AI systems to help its drones hit targets
As Russian jamming equipment creates an invisible shield that has rendered traditional drones increasingly ineffective, Ukraine's AI-enabled drones are learning to find gaps in the electronic defenses that human operators can no longer penetrate.
The EurAsian Times: North Korean soldiers to step into drone warfare shock in Ukraine
North Korean troops deployed to Russia's war will encounter drone warfare for the first time, specifically Ukrainian kamikaze drones. This experience will likely come as a shock because North Korean forces are unaccustomed to modern drone tactics, especially those employed by Ukraine, which have evolved through extensive combat experience against Russian forces.
Ukraine’s Security Service detains scientist who helped Russia improve Shahed drones
Ukraine's security service has apprehended a 72-year-old Kharkiv engineer accused of covertly assisting Russia in improving its fleet of Shahed suicide drones.
Japan to supply AI drones to Ukraine for humanitarian demining
Japanese drone manufacturer Prodrone plans to provide Ukraine with cutting-edge industrial drones for humanitarian demining.
Ukraine delivers million state-funded drones to frontline, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine's domestic drone production has reached new heights, with President Zelenskyy reporting the delivery of one million units to the front.
Forbes: Ukrainian drones strike moving Russian tank at night
“Our pilots demonstrated the highest level of skill,” the Ukrainian military’s drone branch boasted.
Russian forces enhance reconnaissance UAVs with electronic warfare against anti-aircraft drones
While the extent of this technology's deployment remains unclear, Ukrainian forces are already working on countermeasures, highlighting the ongoing technological cat-and-mouse race in the skies over Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 959: Ukraine destroys 400 Russian Shahed drones in Krasnodar Krai
On the diplomatic front, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Putin, not Ukraine, is accountable for the ongoing war.
Modern Russian Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik stealth drone shot down above Ukraine
The loss of this drone could provide Ukraine and its Western allies with invaluable intelligence on Russian stealth technology and autonomous combat systems.
Russian Armed Forces increasingly deploy unidentified drones alongside Shaheds
Despite the vulnerabilities of these drones to electronic warfare, Russia is attempting to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and conduct widespread reconnaissance.
Russia used 300 drones, 900 air bombs in one week
Russian forces launched nearly 900 aerial bombs, over 300 Shahed drones, and more than 40 missiles against Ukraine…
Resistance movement kills top Russian drone chief in Moscow Oblast
Ukrainian intelligence reportedly coordinated with local resistance to eliminate Colonel Kolomoytsev, head of Russia's drone program, signaling an intensification of covert operations within Russian territory.
Reuters: Russia has secret war drones project in China
The program has already developed and flight-tested a new drone model called Garpiya-3 (''Harpy'') in China with the help of local specialists.
Ukraine joins NATO’s counter-drone drills for first time
In its first active participation in NATO’s counter-drone exercises, Ukraine joined Allies and partners in the Netherlands to test over 60 counter-drone systems, marking a key step in defense collaboration.
Ukraine works to improve its drones to counter Russian threats
In response to daily drone strikes from Russia, Ukraine is ramping up production and modification of drones. Brigadier General Vadym Hladkov highlighted key upgrades aimed at improving the resilience of Ukrainian drones against Russian defenses.
17 “earthquakes” shake Russian Tver Oblast, Ukraine claims strike on huge missile depot
An ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver Oblast, Russia, reportedly stores Iskander ballistic missiles.