Ukraine downs most Russian explosive drones, but other attacks kill at least 3 civilians
Russian FPV drone strikes on civilian cars in Kherson and Kupiansk injured two men, part of at least 21 reported injuries.
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Ukraine expands drone production as demand on front lines surges
Newly developed drones adapted for modern warfare are replacing imported Mavics.
Biden condemns latest Russian strike which led to massive blackouts across Ukraine
US President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s recent air attacks and pledged ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defense.
“This was my apartment”: Odesa residents shocked by destruction and losses after Russian attack
The latest assault by Russian forces on Odesa has killed one woman and injured ten civilians, and caused significant destruction to homes, a heating pipeline, and local institutions, plunging over 40,000 residents into cold as winter approaches.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 991: Russia launches record 145-drone assault on Ukraine
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces report producing their first 100 domestic missiles as part of an expanding defense industry involving 800 companies.
Russia shifts to drone attacks amid missile production challenges, says Ukrainian military expert
Facing production limits, Russia increasingly relies on drones over costly cruise missiles, targeting Ukrainian cities with more destructive payloads, according to a Ukrainian electronic warfare expert.
Russia launches record 145 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine: Odesa hit, Kyiv downs 15
Civilian infrastructure bore the brunt in Odesa as five-hour air raid alerts gripped Kyiv.
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.
Russia launches 40% more Shaheds in October than in September – Foreign Ministry
Ukraine's foreign minister called for permission to strike Russian drone facilities after attacks intensified to an average of 62 per day in October.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 970: Drones strike Russian explosives plant in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Meanwhile, NATO's highest-ranking general in Europe warns that the Russian military is actively learning and improving from its experiences in Ukraine despite losses
Ukrainian Army destroys 400 Shahed drones in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai
The Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Security Service of Ukraine, successfully struck a Shahed UAV storage facility in Russia on 9 October.
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 Shahed drones against Ukraine every day in September
In an unprecedented escalation, Russian forces launched Shahed drones daily over Ukraine throughout September, with 1,107 drones intercepted by air defense systems.
Russian drone debris lands by Ukrainian parliament
Kyiv city officials believe the building might have been a target in the attack.
None of Russia’s 67 Shahed drones managed to hit during overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian air defense shot down 58 drones. The rest were lost due to electronic warfare systems or left Ukrainian-controlled airspace.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 921: Massive drone strike hits Russian energy objects in 16 regions
The incident occurs as Ukraine continues to face intense Russian offensive operations, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector of Donetsk Oblast.
Sweden’s ASC 890 aircraft to boost Ukraine’s defense against Russian targets
Sweden's new military aid package, valued at 13.3 billion kronor, includes the ASC 890 aircraft to help Ukraine detect enemy missiles and aircraft.
Ukrainian forces down 12 out of 13 Russian Shahed drones overnight
Despite Ukraine's effective interception of drones, the attack damaged power infrastructure. In many Ukrainian regions missiles, shelling, guided bombs led to casualties among civilians.