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Russia adds remote control to Shahed drones, accelerating jet-powered upgrades - Ukrainian bomb disposal specialists and law enforcement inspect debris from a Shahed drone after an attack in Kharkiv on June 4, 2025. © Sergey Bobok, AFP
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Russia Unleashes Record 479-Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Escalating Aerial Warfare

On June 8, 2025, Russia launched an unprecedented 479-drone assault on Ukraine, marking the largest single-night drone attack in the three-year conflict, according to Kyiv’s air force. This massive barrage, coupled with 20 missiles, underscores Moscow’s intensified aerial strategy as peace talks falter, raising critical questions about drone warfare’s role in modern conflicts and the…

Ukrainian Drone Strike Cripples Russian Air Force in Unprecedented Attack
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Cripples Russian Air Force in Unprecedented Attack

On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a stunning drone offensive, codenamed Operation Spider’s Web, obliterating over 40 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers critical to Moscow’s war machine. Executed with smuggled first-person view (FPV) drones launched from modified trucks, this audacious attack targeted five airbases deep in Russian territory, some as far as 2,500 miles…

Ukraine’s Largest Drone Strike Targets Russian Airbases in Siberia, Hits Over 40 Warplanes
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Ukraine’s Largest Drone Strike Targets Russian Airbases in Siberia, Hits Over 40 Warplanes

On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed a massive drone assault on Russian military airbases deep within Siberia, targeting over 40 warplanes, including strategic bombers, in what could be the most significant drone operation of the ongoing conflict. A Ukrainian security official, speaking anonymously to Reuters, confirmed the strikes, which hit four airbases, including the Belaya…

Russia’s Drone Attacks Escalate in Kherson: A Grim Reality for Civilians and Drone Defense
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Russia’s Drone Attacks Escalate in Kherson: A Grim Reality for Civilians and Drone Defense

In Kherson, Ukraine, Russian forces have intensified drone attacks on civilians, targeting the city with what local officials call a “safari” of terror. According to a recent report by The Hill, these attacks have killed at least 150 civilians and injured hundreds more, drawing global condemnation as a United Nations commission labels them crimes against…

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