Contents tagged with drone attack
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Ukraine thwarts major drone attack: 53 out of 56 Russian drones shot down
Russian troops once again targeted Ukraine using Shahed-131/136 drones. In the early hours of Monday, September 16, 56 attack drones were launched from Kursk and Yeysk in the Krasnodar region into Ukraine. Of these, 53 were reportedly shot down by Ukraine's Air Force.
The primary target was the Kyiv region, with drones intercepted across nine regions, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Poltava, Sumy, Zaporizhia, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy.
"Three more enemy drones have lost …
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Ukraine thwarts massive overnight drone attack, shoots down 72 out of 76 Shaheds launched by Russia
Russian forces launched 76 Shahed drones at Ukraine overnight on September 14, 2024, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Out of the total, 72 were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses.
"On the night of September 14, 2024, the enemy attacked with Shahed-type UAVs. Radiotechnical troops of the Air Forces detected and tracked 76 Shaheds coming from Kursk, Yeisk—Russia, and Chauda—Crimea," the report stated.
The attack was met by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic …
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Ukrainian drones pummel Russia: widespread attacks in nine regions and annexed Crimea
In the early hours of September 10, nine regions across Russia experienced a relentless drone assault, as reported by Russian media.
In the early hours of Tuesday, September 10, nine regions of Russia, along with annexed Crimea, were subjected to a massive drone attack. Explosions were reported in Belgorod, Kursk, Oryol, Voronezh, Tula, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Moscow regions, and Krasnodar Krai.
Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov shared in a Telegram post, that at least 14 drones were shot down …
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Explosions in Voronezh: Ukrainian drone attack sparks ammunition warehouse blaze, emergency declared
A warehouse stocked with ammunition detonated following a drone attack in Russia’s Voronezh region, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency and evacuate residents near the fire's epicenter. The announcement was made by Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev via his Telegram channel. The news outlet published footage from the scene of the blaze.
"Air defense and electronic warfare forces detected and neutralized a drone in the Ostrogozhsky District. Preliminary reports indicate …
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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 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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Ukrainian Forces strike major Russian ammunition depot in Voronezh region
On Saturday, August 24, Ukrainian intelligence forces carried out a successful attack on a large Russian ammunition depot located near the city of Ostrogozhsk in the Voronezh region. The news was confirmed by the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR) on Telegram.
The depot served the Western military grouping of the Russian army and stored over five thousand tons of various munitions: including small arms ammunition, tank and artillery shells, and surface-to-air rockets.
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Ukrainian drones strike fuel depots in Russia: fires and explosions reported in Rostov and Belgorod
Ukrainian intelligence agencies successfully struck fuel depots in Russia's Rostov and Belgorod regions, as reported on Saturday, August 3.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, an operation conducted by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) targetd a fuel and lubricants warehouse at the Atlas plant in Rostov Oblast with drones. The depot is located near Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and supplies fuel to military units stationed in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
"Several fuel tanks …
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Ukrainian Forces deliver major blow to Russian military with strike on strategic bomber
In a significant development, Ukrainian intelligence officials reported hitting a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Olenya airfield this weekend. Rear Admiral Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, described the strike as an "Olympic-level achievement" for Ukraine's security forces, special forces, and intelligence community.
"Our defenders successfully targeted the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber stationed at the Olenya airfield," …
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Overnight drone strikes damage power stations in Russia's Oryol and Belgorod regions
During the night of July 29, a local power station was damaged in the Glazunovsky district of Russia’s Oryol Region following a drone attack, reported the region’s governor, Andrey Klychkov.
He also mentioned that two drones were shot down over the Glazunovsky district that night: "There were no casualties, but the local power station sustained some damage". Emergency services are working to address the aftermath of the aerial attack, and law enforcement is at the scene.
Russian media outlet, …