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A modified Aeroprakt A-22 sport plane, converted into a long-range drone and carrying explosives, struck Russian naval vessels at a Caspian Fleet base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan – approximately 700 miles from Ukraine’s frontlines, according to a report from Anton Gerashchenko, former advisor to Ukraine’s interior ministry. Significant Naval Damage The drone strike reportedly damaged three…
The Ukrainian Army has introduced a novel drone warfare tactic, using large drones to drop thermite over Russian positions in tree lines, according to reports from Visegrád 24 on X (formerly Twitter). Heavy-Lifting Drones as Aerial Incendiary Weapons These new drones, capable of carrying substantial payloads, are essentially functioning as aerial flamethrowers. The thermite, a…
Ukraine has deployed a new locally-made drone-missile weapon system against Russia for the first time, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The weapon, named “Palyanytsia,” represents a significant advancement in Ukraine’s domestic arms production capabilities. A New Class of Weapon The Ukrainian-made Palyanytsia is described as a “rocket drone” by Oleksandr Kamyshin, Ukraine’s Minister for
The US Navy has taken a significant step towards integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into its carrier operations by installing its first dedicated drone command center on the USS George HW Bush. This development marks a shift in naval aviation strategy, potentially reducing the need for human pilots in dangerous missions. Unmanned Air Warfare Centre:…
A recent drone strike near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has escalated safety concerns, according to a warning from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The incident, which occurred approximately 100 meters (328 feet) from a crucial power line reports Politico, has heightened tensions surrounding Europe’s largest nuclear facility. Drone Attack Details The drone targeted…
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has commended his forces for a series of precision strikes on military targets deep inside Russian territory, a move that marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, reports The Guardian. These drone strikes targeted key infrastructure, including an airfield and an oil depot, in what Zelenskiy described as a retaliation…
A small Ukrainian drone has reportedly destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter worth approximately $15 million deep inside occupied territory, marking a potentially historic achievement in drone warfare. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday near the Russian-held city of Donetsk, was reported by both Ukrainian and Russian sources. Unprecedented Attack The attack took place about 30…
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck a Russian airfield deep in the Arctic, marking a significant expansion of Ukraine’s drone operations. According to Politico, the attack targeted the Olenya airbase on the Kola Peninsula, over 1,900 kilometers north of Ukraine. The Drone Strike Ukrainian intelligence sources claim that drones hit a Tupolev Tu-22M3 supersonic long-range missile…
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