Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Russian air defense forces down own Shahed drones entering Belarus
In a dramatic overnight incident, at least eight "Shahed" drones entered Belarus, with Russian forces targeting them, states Belaruski Gayun. The offensive likely involved the 1530th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces, stationed at the "Zyabrovka" airbase in Gomel.
According to the report, during an air attack on Ukraine on September 5, a minimum of eight "Shaheds" veered into Belarus' airspace. The drones made their entrance around 1:08 AM, heading towards Gomel. By …
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Ukraine to procure 10,000 AI-powered drones in major defense upgrade
The course of the war in Ukraine might see a significant shift. A tender has been launched for the purchase of 10,000 AI-powered FPV drones for the army's needs through the Prozorro platform.
Ukraine is taking a new step in defense development. As part of the Prozorro platform, a tender has been opened for the procurement of the first 10,000 AI-powered drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This decision is expected not only to boost combat capabilities but also to drive down costs due …
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Russia alarmed as Ukraine continues importing DJI drones despite China's export restrictions
Tensions are soaring in Russia as Ukraine persistently acquires DJI drones, even though China officially opposes their use in the conflict.
Russian authorities have discovered how the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) managed to equip their troops with Chinese-made Mavic drones. Despite Beijing's official stance against the usage of domestically produced drones in the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine has found ways to procure these drones to bolster their UAF, reports RIA Novosti.
The Russian news …
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Top Ukrainian UAV Systems Commander suspended amid security probe
In a significant development, Roman Gladky, head of the UAV Systems Command for Ukraine's Armed Forces, has been suspended from his post pending a thorough investigation by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The announcement came from Ukraine's General Staff Headquarters.
In response to a recent meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on National Security, Intelligence, and Defense, Ukraine's General Staff opted for an additional review of Captain First Rank Roman Gladky by the SBU. This …
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Romanian Parliament approves donation of Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
In a significant move, Romania's lower house of parliament on Tuesday, September 3, approved a bill to donate a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine. The document awaits the signature of President Klaus Iohannis, after which the government will issue an order for the donation, according to the announcement.
The Romanian government's decision to transfer a Patriot system to Ukraine had already received the cabinet's approval and was forwarded to the parliament for final consent. In June, …
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Ukrainian soldier warns of renewed Russian push in Vuhledar: potential encirclement looms
Russians have intensified their efforts in the Vuhledar direction over the past few weeks. Natural bodies of water in the area are the main obstacles preventing a breakthrough to capture the city, said Stanislav Buniatov, a soldier of the 24th Mechanized Brigade with the call sign "Osman," shared on his Telegram channel "Sniper Speaks."
"The enemy's movements in the Vuhledar direction are quite concerning for us. The only thing currently holding them back from making a dash northwest of …
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Ukrainian Special Forces member sentenced to 20 years by Russian court on terrorism charges
Oleksandr Liubas, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by the Southern District Military Court, facing charges that include terrorism and illegal border crossing.
According to investigators, Liubas served in the special forces of the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR). On October 4, 2023, Liubas allegedly aimed to disembark in the Chernomorsky district of Crimea with a group, intending to plant a Ukrainian flag and record a video. The group, traveling by boat and …
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Ukraine unveils advanced drone systems
The Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the imminent arrival of new types of drones, signaling a significant advancement in their defensive capabilities.
Colonel Vadim Sukharevsky, Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, revealed the development of multi-functional, unmanned marine systems designed to secure maritime borders. In an interview with ArmyInform, Colonel Sukharevsky shared insights into the ongoing innovation in Ukraine’s military technologies.
Currently, Ukraine is deeply …
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Estonian Defense Minister calls for clear goals in Western support for Ukraine
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has voiced concerns that the lack of a clear political objective regarding Western support for Ukraine is a fundamental issue. Pevkur made these comments during the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, as reported by Evropeyska Pravda.
Addressing debates on Western "strategic ambiguity" towards aiding Ukraine, Pevkur noted that while Western partners pledge to give Ukraine "the help it needs" for "as long as necessary," they intentionally avoid specifying their …
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Zelensky urges Western allies to allow strikes on Russian territory using supplied weapons
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany to grant Kyiv the permission to carry out strikes into Russian territory using Western weapons and long-range missiles.
“I am appealing to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany: we need the capabilities to truly and fully protect Ukraine and Ukrainians. We need permission for long-range capabilities and access to your long-range shells and missiles. Delaying vital …