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Ukraine’s Low-Cost, Long-Range Drone Strike Shocks Russia
In an unprecedented attack, Ukraine has successfully struck a strategic industrial site deep within Russian territory using a modified Ukrainian-made light aircraft. The drone, likely based on the Aeroprakt A-22, traveled over 800 miles from the Ukrainian border to hit…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory 800 miles Away
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted facilities in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border. The attacks, carried out by drones on April 2, aimed at disrupting the production of Shahed-type attack drones and Russia’s third-largest…
Ukraine Deploys Thermobaric Drones to Counter Russian Artillery Advantage
In a bid to offset Russia’s artillery supremacy, Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade has reportedly employed thermobaric munitions on kamikaze drones to strike Russian-held positions. The move reportedly comes as Ukraine faces a severe shortage of artillery shells compared to Russian…
Tatarstan Official Warns Residents to Rely on Themselves Amid Drone Strikes
In the wake of recent drone strikes hitting industrial areas in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, a top official has cautioned residents not to rely solely on air defenses for protection. The strikes, which Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility for, targeted…
Norway Establishes Arctic Drone Base to Bolster Maritime Surveillance
In a move to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, Norway has announced the establishment of a new long-range drone base at Andøya, located 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, reports The Barents Observer. The base will house advanced drones…
Ukraine Seeks Developers for Drone Interceptor Project
Ukraine has announced a new initiative to develop a drone interceptor capable of taking down Russian reconnaissance drones, according to military drone expert Sam Bendett. The project, spearheaded by Mykhailo Fedorov, aims to provide a solution for shooting down enemy…
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russia Continue Despite US Dissent
Zelenskiy Defends Attacks as Retaliation, Urges More US Aid In an interview with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to continue targeting Russian oil refineries with domestically-made drones, despite the United States’ disapproval of the campaign.…
Ukrainian Drones Strike at the Heart of Russia’s War Machine
Targeting Russian Oil Refineries to Cripple Kremlin’s Military Capabilities Ukrainian forces have been employing drones to launch successful attacks on Russian oil refineries, destroying 12 percent of the country’s refinery production capacity. These strategic strikes, including one on the St.…
Kansas Lawmakers Target Foreign Adversaries in Security Bills
The Kansas House of Representatives has taken steps to address potential national security threats from countries deemed “of concern,” including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Three bills were given initial approval, targeting foreign-made drones, investments, and property…
The Future of Drone Warfare: Insights from Ukrainian Wild Hornets Co-Founder
In a recent interview with Forbes, Dmytro Prodanyuk, co-founder of Ukrainian drone maker Wild Hornets, shared his thoughts on the future of drone warfare and the challenges faced by the industry. With President Zelensky setting an ambitious target of building…
China’s WZ-7 Drone Conducts First Known Flight Over Sea of Japan
In an unprecedented move, one of China’s high-flying WZ-7 Soaring Dragon reconnaissance drones recently flew a mission over the Sea of Japan, marking the first known instance of this unique joined-wing aircraft operating in the area. The drone’s flight path…
Mystery Russian Suicide Drone Captured by Ukrainian Forces
In a significant development, Ukrainian forces have reportedly captured a partially intact Russian-made suicide drone, providing valuable insights into the adversary’s cutting-edge technology. The drone, reportedly developed by the Russian Regional Industrial Company (RPK), is a first-person view (FPV) unmanned…