Guardian's 2024 defining images feature a photograph from a memorial service for Ukrainian combat medic Iryna Tsybukh, who left a posthumous letter shared by her brother. Read it below.
The Ukrainian Navy introduces unmanned surface vehicles carrying FPV drones, advancing their ability to target Russian ships and coastal infrastructure in the Black Sea.
The "Wild Hornets" group in Ukraine has launched the Sting interceptor drone, a groundbreaking solution against the persistent threat of Shahed drones. Capable of reaching speeds over 160 km/h and operating at altitudes of 3 km, Sting offers an economical option to conserve vital surface-to-air missiles during combat operations.
A Russian drone strike killed a married couple in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast, which borders Russia's Kursk Oblast, where Ukraine launched a surprise incursion earlier this month.
A coalition led by Britain and Latvia, as well as nine other states, is sourcing suppliers which can deliver high-tech, affordable FPV drones at scale, offering a global opportunity to support Ukraine's defense needs.