Ukraine to assemble German Vector drones and produce spare parts for them
Ukrainian forces operate hundreds of Vector drones, which get improvements based on the combat use experience.
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Ukrainian air defenses down 18/19 Russian suicide drones launched from occupied Crimea
Russian forces again used occupied Crimea to launch overnight drone attack across Ukraine, employing 19 drones targeting multiple regions; Ukraine's air defenders downed 18 of the UAVs, as per Ukraine's Air Force.
Defense Ministry: Ukraine ramping up production of kamikaze drones due to shell shortages
Ukraine responds to artillery shell shortages by intensifying kamikaze drone production, focusing on defense industry collaboration with Western companies, as per Deputy Defense Minister.
Ukrainian Cobra fixed-wing suicide drone achieves rapid production
Ukrainian engineers have developed and launched the Cobra fixed-wing "kamikaze" drone manufacturing, with a 300 km operational range and 15 kg payload capacity, using riveted steel construction for rapid and affordable production.
Ukraine starts mass production of 750 km range “kamikaze” drones
Ukraine's military receives its first AQ 400 Scythe drones with a remarkable 750 km range; the manufacturer says it produces 100 Scythes monthly and targets 500 units a month, emphasizing local production.
Ukraine dismantles hi-tech contraband ring that used drones for smuggling cigarettes and monitoring border patrols
Ukrainian border guards successfully apprehended a smuggling group from Volyn that employed drones for contraband smuggling and border patrol surveillance.
Project “Black Box”: How Ukrainians unknowingly crowdfunded deadly new drone fleet
Unaware of their role, ordinary Ukrainian citizens contributed to the classified Black Box initiative, leading to the covert development and production of the Beaver suicide drone with an impressive 800 km range
Russia reports a mass drone attack in Moscow region (being updated)
Russian authorities, including Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin and the Ministry of Defense, assert the successful interception of 21 UAVs en route to Moscow, neutralizing them in various regions with no reported casualties or damage.
Minister: Ukraine makes tens of thousands of drones per month
Ukrainian Deputy PM Mykhailo Fedorov reports thousands of drones produced monthly in Ukraine, intending to outdo Russian UAV advances.
Ukraine hits Russian drone operator training facility in occupied Donetsk
Multiple reports indicate that Russia's combat drone operator training center in Donetsk, occupied by Russian forces since 2014, was hit by an alleged Ukrainian HIMARS strike. Russia's TASS disclosed the facility earlier this year.
Ukroboronprom: Ukraine’s “kamikaze” drones with 1,000 km combat radius in mass production
The Ukroboronprom CEO confirms mass productions of Ukrainian "kamikaze" drones with a combat range of up to 1,000 km. Additionally, the company supports the production of FPV drones from private firms, further enhancing Ukraine's drone capabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 618: Russian mil HQ hit in Kherson Oblast; Ukraine “drone army” UAVs responsible for 35% of Russia tank losses
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy appoints Colonel Serhii Lupanchuk as Special Operations Forces chief. "Army of Drones" UAVs destroy Russian tanks. Netherlands provides $530 million military aid. Russo-Ukrainian war remains stalemated. Moldova excludes pro-Russian party from local elections.
“Army of Drones” UAVs responsible for over 35% of Russian tank losses in October
From 2-30 October, the Ukrainian military, utilizing UAVs provided by the "Army of Drones" project, destroyed 175 Russian tanks, comprising a significant portion of the 473 total tanks destroyed during this period.
Ukraine to boost domestic drone output to tens of thousands a month, minister says
Ukraine seeks to ramp up drone production to tens of thousands per month by year's end to strengthen defense capabilities, Ukraine's Strategic Industries Minister says.
Reuters: Ukraine’s Antonov turns to drones in response to Russian invasion
Antonov, Ukraine's aircraft firm, is branching into drones following Russia's invasion, aiming to both diversify from cargo planes and position Ukraine as a top drone tech hub, Reuters says.
Ukrainian drones attack Russian military aircraft in Russia’s Kursk – media
Ukrainian "kamikaze" drones attacked a Russian military airfield in Kursk Oblast bordering Ukraine, according to sources in Ukraine's security service.
WP: Russia aims for thousands of drones by 2025
Russia is working to increase its domestic production of Iranian Shahed-136 and Shahed-131 drones. This indicates Russia aims to carry out larger drone strikes in Ukraine over the long term.
Ukraine initiates sanctions against Russia’s Lantset and Orlan UAV manufacturer
Ukraine calls on partners to impose sanctions against the owner and designer of the Zala Aero company, producing the Lantset and Orlan military drones.
British intel: Russia making progress in developing one-way attack drones
The British Defense Ministry's intelligence update reveals Russia's utilization of domestically developed one-way attack drones based on Iranian designs.
President Zelenskyy wants to expand domestic production and imports of drones
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says upscaling the domestic production and imports of drones is one of the most important tasks, says the UAVs are consumables in the war zone.