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Ukrainian Drone Destroys Russian Radar System in Daring Attack
In a stunning display of military prowess, a Ukrainian drone costing a mere $27,000 successfully destroyed a Russian Podlyot radar system valued at $7.7 million. The dramatic footage of the attack has gone viral, showcasing the effectiveness of Ukraine’s drone…
Drone Wars: How Russia and China Lead the Global Arms Race
In a world where warfare is rapidly evolving, drones have emerged as a game-changing technology. Recent data from the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) reveals a surge in drone-related patents, with Russia and China at the forefront of this new…
Silent Killers: Ukrainian FPV Drone Stalking Russian Soldiers at Night
In a chilling video shared on social media, a Ukrainian FPV (first-person view) drone equipped with night vision capabilities is seen silently tracking two seemingly unaware Russian soldiers in a wooded area at night. The footage, captured by the drone’s…
Ukrainian Yak-52 Shoots Down Russian Drones in World War II-Style Dogfight
In a scene reminiscent of World War II, a Ukrainian Yak-52 propeller-driven trainer aircraft shot down Russian reconnaissance drones over the southern city of Odesa using machine guns. The incident, which took place on April 27, 2024, highlights the ongoing…
Ukraine Transforms Sport Plane into Long-Range Strike Drone
Nynja Plane Crashes in Russia, 600 Miles from Ukraine Border Ukrainian engineers have apparently converted another sport plane into a long-range strike drone, with one crashing inside Russia, reportedly more than 600 miles from the Russia-Ukraine border. This matches the…
Russian Soldier Uses Potatoes to Take Down Ukrainian Drone
Quick-Thinking Mercenary Avoids Deadly Drone Attack In a stunning display of quick thinking and resourcefulness, a Russian mercenary identified as Private Khamatov saved his life by hurling a sack of potatoes at an attacking Ukrainian drone. The astonishing footage captures…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Drones and Commodity Shipments
The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom and Canada, has issued new sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian drones, their use by Russia in the war in Ukraine, and the shipment of Iranian commodities. The U.S. Treasury Department accused…
Canada and Allies Bolster Ukraine’s Drone Capabilities Amidst Ongoing War
As the war in Ukraine continues, Canada and its allies are stepping up their efforts to provide the country with advanced drone technology to aid in its defense against Russian aggression. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has announced that Canada will…
Ukraine Targets Russia’s Strategic Radar with Explosive Drones
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks targeting Russia’s only long-range over-the-horizon (OTH) radar, the Container, located in the Russian town of Kovylkino. The radar, situated 370 miles from the front line in Ukraine, is a crucial asset for…
Jam-Resistant American Radios: Keeping Ukraine’s Drones in the Skies
In the heart of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a crucial technological battle is being waged in the skies. As Ukrainian forces deploy long-range reconnaissance drones like the Shark drone to gather vital intelligence deep inside Russian-occupied territory, they face…
Ukraine’s Drone Deliveries Soar as Conflict Intensifies
Ukraine has significantly increased its delivery of drones to its armed forces in the first few months of 2024, tripling the amount compared to the entire year of 2023, according to Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, the commander of Ukraine’s drone forces,…
Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operations Defy US Warnings
Despite US warnings to cease drone operations inside Russia, Ukraine continues to invest in and utilize long-range drones capable of striking targets as far as Siberia. The drone program has disrupted much of Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, but the…