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EU has 'convincing' evidence of reported Chinese attack drone production for Russia
The lethal aid in question reportedly refers to a Chinese firm's role in attack #drone production for Russia in its war against #Ukraine. Reuters reported on Sept. 25 citing European intelligence sources that #Russia has secretly established a development and production program in #China for attack #drones to be used in the war.
"We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are shipped to Russia," a senior EU official told Politico on Nov. 15.
https://kyivindependent.com/eu-china/
#RussianAggression #EU #ChinaExports #WarmongersEU has 'convincing' evidence of reported Chinese attack drone production for Russia, media reports
"We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are shipped to Russia," a senior EU official told Politico on Nov. 15.kyivindependent.com
"We have had reports from intelligence sources on the existence of a factory inside China producing drones which are shipped to Russia," a senior EU official told Politico on Nov. 15.kyivindependent.com
Ukraine commemorates 83rd anniversary of Babyn Yar tragedy
Zelensky saying that it is a "terrifying symbol" of what _can happen when the world _"lacks the determination to stand up against evil."__
The #BabynYar tragedy was a mass murder of nearly 34,000 #Jews by #Nazi forces over two days in September 1941, near Kyiv, as part of the #Holocaust.
Estimates put the total #death toll, which also includes #Soviet prisoners of war and the #Romani people, at over 100,000.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-commemorates-83rd-anniversary-babyn-yar-tragedy/
#UkraineUkraine commemorates 83rd anniversary of Babyn Yar tragedy
Ukraine commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy on Sept. 29, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that it is a "terrifying symbol" of what can happen when the world "lacks the determination to stand up against evil." The Babyn Yar tragedy was a mass murder of nearly 34,kyivindependent.com
Ukraine commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy on Sept. 29, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying that it is a "terrifying symbol" of what can happen when the world "lacks the determination to stand up against evil." The Babyn Yar tragedy was a mass murder of nearly 34,kyivindependent.com
Stopping support for Ukraine's self-defence will lead to more war crimes – German Foreign Minister
After inviting #Russia to the international Peace Summit, "Putin sent his response by bombing a children's hospital".
She also noted that Russia has repeatedly "been toying with the inviolability of the borders of the Baltic States and Poland"
If a permanent member of the UN Security Council is allowed to conquer and destroy its smaller neighbour, the very essence of this [UN]Charter is under attack
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/27/7477051/
#WarCrimes #StopRussianAggression #UkraineStopping support for Ukraine’s self-defence will lead to more war crimes – German Foreign Minister
The end of allied support for Ukraine’s self-defence will lead to an increase in the number of war crimes, not a decrease.www.pravda.com.ua
The end of allied support for Ukraine’s self-defence will lead to an increase in the number of war crimes, not a decrease.www.pravda.com.ua
Russia attacks #Kramatorsk city center, killing 2, injuring 19, including children
"This is another #WarCrime by the #Russians and another sad reminder that there are no safe places left in Donetsk Oblast," Filashkin wrote on his Telegram, encouraging remaining local residents to evacuate.
Kramatorsk comes under regular Russian attacks. A strike on a restaurant in the city center, popular with volunteers, journalists, and soldiers, in June 2023 killed 13 people and injured dozens of others.
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-kramatorsk-city-center-killing-2-injuring-12/
#StopRussianAggression #civilians #CiviliansTargeted #UkraineRussia attacks Kramatorsk city center, killing 2, injuring 19, including children
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin clarified later in the day that the city was attacked by two guided aerial bombs, not three, as he had previously claimed. Russian forces attacked the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on Sept.kyivindependent.com
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin clarified later in the day that the city was attacked by two guided aerial bombs, not three, as he had previously claimed. Russian forces attacked the city of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast on Sept.kyivindependent.com
Russia has destroyed all thermal power plants, nearly all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine ahead of winter
According to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report, Ukraine's electricity shortage could reach 6 gigawatts this winter as a result of the attacks, which is about one-third of the expected peak demand. This summer, the power shortage was 2.5 GW when Kyiv was already experiencing long blackouts.
"This is how Putin is preparing for winter — hoping to torment millions, millions of Ukrainians… Ordinary families — women, children… Ordinary towns, ordinary villages," Zelensky said.
Putin wants to leave them in the dark and cold this winter, forcing #Ukraine to suffer and surrender. Just imagine, please, your country with 80 percent of its energy system gone
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-destroys-all-thermal-power-plants-nearly-all-hydroelectric-capacity-in-ukraine-ahead-of-winter-zelensky-says/
#WarCrimes #StopRussianAggressionRussia has destroyed all thermal power plants, nearly all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine ahead of winter, Zelensky says
Russia destroyed all thermal power plants and almost all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 25 during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Russia launched nine coordinated attacks against Ukraine's electricity infrastructure between March and August, striking facilities in 20 oblasts.kyivindependent.com
Russia destroyed all thermal power plants and almost all hydroelectric capacity in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 25 during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly in New York. Russia launched nine coordinated attacks against Ukraine's electricity infrastructure between March and August, striking facilities in 20 oblasts.kyivindependent.com
Around 60% of foreign parts in Russian weapons come via China
#China has positioned itself as neutral in the ongoing war but has deepened economic ties with Russia and became Moscow's leading source of dual-use goods during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, fueling the Kremlin's war machine.
"If you take all the usual types of weapons and count the foreign made components, about 60% would be coming from China," Vlasiuk said in comments reported by Reuters, calling Beijing "the biggest problem."
https://kyivindependent.com/china/
#StopRussianAggression #sanctions #UkraineAround 60% of foreign parts in Russian weapons come via China, Ukraine says
"If you take all the usual types of weapons and count the foreign made components – about 60% would be coming from China," Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an adviser to Ukraine's Presidential Office, said on Sept. 24.kyivindependent.com
"If you take all the usual types of weapons and count the foreign made components – about 60% would be coming from China," Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an adviser to Ukraine's Presidential Office, said on Sept. 24.kyivindependent.com
Putin must not win in Ukraine, Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
Kara-Murza was released from a Russian penal colony on Aug. 1 as part of a historic prisoner exchange between the West and Russia. He had been sentenced to 25 years in prison in April 2023 for condemning Russia's all-out war in Ukraine.
"Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to win this war in Ukraine," #Kara-Murza said at the press conference, organized jointly by #RUSI and the Global Magnitsky #Justice Campaign.
"More than that, he must not be allowed to have a face-saving exit from this war."
https://kyivindependent.com/putin-must-not-win-in-ukraine-russian-dissident-kara-murza-says/
#StopRussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #UkrainePutin must not win in Ukraine, Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
"Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to win this war in Ukraine. More than that, he must not be allowed to have a face-saving exit from this war," Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza said at a press conference in London.kyivindependent.com
"Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to win this war in Ukraine. More than that, he must not be allowed to have a face-saving exit from this war," Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza said at a press conference in London.kyivindependent.com
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Russia’s military command had anticipated Ukraine’s incursion into its Kursk region and had been making plans to prevent it for several months, according to a cache of documents that the Ukrainian army said it had seized from abandoned Russian positions in the region.
The disclosure makes the disarray among Russian forces after Ukraine’s attack in early August all the more embarrassing.
The documents, shared with the Guardian, also reveal #Russian concerns about morale in the ranks in #Kursk, which intensified after the #suicide of a soldier at the front who had reportedly been in a “prolonged state of #depression due to his service in the Russian army”.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/20/revealed-russia-anticipated-kursk-incursion-months-in-advance-seized-papers-show
#RussianArmy #soldiers #StopRussianAggression #UkraineRevealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about moralewww.theguardian.com
Exclusive: Documents contain months of warnings about possible Ukrainian advance and also reveal concerns about moralewww.theguardian.com
Russia reportedly executes #POW with sword, Kyiv appeals to UN, Red Cross
On the morning of Sept. 17, a photo of an apparently executed Ukrainian soldier with a sword in his chest and the inscription "For Kursk" appeared on social media. Remnants of gray tape are visible on the soldier's hand.
The photo appears to show a bloodied body lying on the road against the backdrop of damaged vehicles and a house with broken windows. The exact location is unclear.
https://kyivindependent.com/ombudsman-appeals-to-un-red-cross/
#WarCrimes #StopRussianAggression #Russian #UkraineRussia reportedly executes POW with sword, Kyiv appeals to UN, Red Cross
On the morning of Sept. 17, a photo of an allegedly executed Ukrainian soldier with a sword in his chest and the inscription "For Kursk" appeared on social media. Remnants of gray tape are visible on the soldier's hand.kyivindependent.com
On the morning of Sept. 17, a photo of an allegedly executed Ukrainian soldier with a sword in his chest and the inscription "For Kursk" appeared on social media. Remnants of gray tape are visible on the soldier's hand.kyivindependent.com
Spain blocks Hungary's attempt to buy train company over 'Ukraine concerns,' FT reports
#Spain prevented #Hungary from buying #Talgo, a Madrid-based train manufacturer, due to its potential usefulness for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 12, citing undisclosed officials.
Madrid vetoed the 619 million euro bid ($680 million) due to concerns about Budapest's warm ties to Moscow amid Russia's ongoing full-scale war against Ukraine, the FT wrote.
https://kyivindependent.com/spain-blocks-hungarys-attempt-to-buy-train-company-over-ukraine-concerns-ft-reports/
#trains #Ukraine #railwaysSpain blocks Hungary's attempt to buy train company over 'Ukraine concerns,' FT reports
Spain prevented Hungary from buying Talgo, a Madrid-based train manufacturer, due to its potential usefulness for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 12, citing undisclosed officials.kyivindependent.com
Spain prevented Hungary from buying Talgo, a Madrid-based train manufacturer, due to its potential usefulness for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 12, citing undisclosed officials.kyivindependent.com
De facto cyberwar — Poland says it uncovered 'saboteurs' working for Russia, Belarus
Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the perpetrators' goals were to "extort information, to #blackmail individuals and institutions, and to wage de facto #cyberwar."
Gawkowski highlighted a recent cyberattack against the Polish Anti-Doping Agency (POLADA), which was part of a "broader operational game" of foreign security services to gain access to other institutions.
A number of suspected spy networks, allegedly run by Minsk and Moscow, had been uncovered in #Poland over the past years. Warsaw has positioned itself as one of the staunchest supporters of #Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, leading to a sharp deterioration of ties with Russia and Belarus.
https://kyivindependent.com/poland-cyberattacks/
#StopRussianAggression #cyberattacks #Russian #Belarus'De facto cyberwar' — Poland says it uncovered 'saboteurs' working for Russia, Belarus
Speaking at a press conference, Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the perpetrators' goals were to "extort information, to blackmail individuals and institutions, and to wage de facto cyberwar."kyivindependent.com
Speaking at a press conference, Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the perpetrators' goals were to "extort information, to blackmail individuals and institutions, and to wage de facto cyberwar."kyivindependent.com
Russia has not provided a #humanitarian #corridor from Kursk
Russia has not provided a humanitarian corridor for its citizens to leave Kursk more than three weeks after Ukraine began its incursion into the region
We talk a lot with the locals. Even show them photos of destroyed Ukrainian cities, show films about the crimes committed by the Russians at the beginning of the war.
They have different opinions. But for the most part they don't understand. They say that they want peace, that it is beyond politics, that everything stops or that they are given a corridor - the opportunity to leave the combat zone, which Russia does not provide,
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-has-not-provided-a-humanitarian-corridor-from-kursk-says-ukrainian-official/
#WarCrimes #StopRussianAggression #Kursk #civilians #HumanRights #UkraineRussia has not provided a humanitarian corridor from Kursk, says Ukrainian official
Russia has not provided a humanitarian corridor for its citizens to leave Kursk more than three weeks after Ukraine began its incursion into the region, said Vadym Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military's Operational Tactical Group Siversk.kyivindependent.com
Russia has not provided a humanitarian corridor for its citizens to leave Kursk more than three weeks after Ukraine began its incursion into the region, said Vadym Mysnyk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian military's Operational Tactical Group Siversk.kyivindependent.com
Russians strike children's rehabilitation centre and orphanage in Sumy, Ukraine
Russian troops have launched a missile attack on a centre for the social and psychological rehabilitation of children and on an orphanage in Sumy. There are four injured, including two wounded children as reported by the media.
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/1/7472975/
#WarCrimes #StopRussianAggression #children #healthcare #civilians #CiviliansAttacked #CiviliansTargeted #UkraineRussians strike children’s rehabilitation centre and orphanage in Sumy, 13 injuries reported – photos, video
Russian troops have launched a missile attack on a centre for the social and psychological rehabilitation of children and on an orphanage in Sumy. Thirteen people are reported to be injured, including two children.www.pravda.com.ua
Russian troops have launched a missile attack on a centre for the social and psychological rehabilitation of children and on an orphanage in Sumy. Thirteen people are reported to be injured, including two children.www.pravda.com.ua
Silent killer: Russia boosts grinding Donbas advance with chemical warfare
Russia has increasingly deployed chemical agents in its grand offensive to occupy the last cities in the Donbas region under Ukrainian control. The suffocation tactic is to take out entrenched personnel and dampen the morale of Ukrainian soldiers who – severely outmanned and outgunned – have been withdrawing village by village in the east for nearly a year.
Gasping for air from a trench in eastern #Ukraine, an infantryman was ready for the worst when a suffocating white smoke spread into his position.
A #Russian drone had just dropped a gas grenade into the trench, an internationally banned practice in warfare used to suffocate Ukrainian soldiers hiding inside. Forced out in the open, the Ukrainians immediately became vulnerable targets for Russian drones and artillery.
https://kyivindependent.com/silent-killer-russia-boosts-grinding-donbas-advance-with-chemical-warfare/
#WarCrimes #StopRussianAggression #chemical #warfare‘Silent killer’: Russia boosts grinding Donbas advance with chemical warfare
DONETSK OBLAST – Gasping for air from a trench in eastern Ukraine, an infantryman was ready for the worst when a suffocating white smoke spread into his position. A Russian drone had just dropped a gas grenade into the trench, an internationally banned practice in warfare used to suffocate Ukrainian soldierskyivindependent.com
DONETSK OBLAST – Gasping for air from a trench in eastern Ukraine, an infantryman was ready for the worst when a suffocating white smoke spread into his position. A Russian drone had just dropped a gas grenade into the trench, an internationally banned practice in warfare used to suffocate Ukrainian soldierskyivindependent.com
Russian POWs on their capture in Kursk Oblast: Commanders just disappeared
Their experience of the first days of the Ukrainian incursion shares common themesOn Aug. 6 our outpost was hit by three rockets, which we later found out were HIMARS, said Nikolai. “Two rockets hit the command center, killing two conscripts and two officers. Another rocket landed close to our dugout, collapsing it partially, making it unsuitable for further shelter.”
- Chaotic communication
- Commanders disappearing
- Total lack of preparedness
All of the POWs interviewed by the Kyiv Independent said that they were surprised at the treatment they received in captivity, which went against Russian propaganda narratives saying they would be tortured or killed.
According to the deputy head of the facility, the POWs receive meals three times a day and tea twice, though the lack of a cigarette ration can be painful for them.
https://kyivindependent.com/commanders-just-disappeared-russian-pows-speak-of-their-capture-in-kursk-oblast/
#Kursk #POWs #Russian #conscripts #UkraineRussian POWs on their capture in Kursk Oblast: ‘Commanders just disappeared'
Halfway down a narrow corridor painted all in gray, the guard wrestles with a bulky lock to gain entry to the prison cell. Inside are around twenty young men, sitting on a criss-crossing pattern of metal bunk beds. In the corner of the room, plastic cups and books are stackedkyivindependent.com
Halfway down a narrow corridor painted all in gray, the guard wrestles with a bulky lock to gain entry to the prison cell. Inside are around twenty young men, sitting on a criss-crossing pattern of metal bunk beds. In the corner of the room, plastic cups and books are stackedkyivindependent.com
'Would you blame Hungarians for Soviet invasion?' - Von der Leyen criticizes those who 'muddy the waters' on Ukraine
"They blame the war not on the invader but on the #invaded. Not on (Vladimir) Putin's lust for power, but on Ukraine's thirst for freedom," von der Leyen said at the Globsec conference in Prague, attended by the Kyiv Independent.
"So I want to ask them: would you ever blame the Hungarians for the Soviet #invasion of 1956? Would you ever blame the Czechs for the #Soviet oppression of 1968?"
"The #Kremlin's behavior was #evil and atrocious back then, and it is evil and atrocious today," the #EU official said.
Von der Leyen also criticized Europe's pre-2022 "illusion" that greater economic integration with Russia would lead to more stability.
https://kyivindependent.com/would-you-blame-hungarians-for-1956-von-der-leyen-blasts-those-who-muddy-waters-on-ukraine/
#RussiaInvadedUkraine #WarCrimes #Imperialism #Ukraine'Would you blame Hungarians for Soviet invasion?' - Von der Leyen criticizes those who 'muddy the waters' on Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Aug. 30 criticized certain EU politicians for "muddying the waters" and shifting the blame for Russia's war on Ukraine, drawing historical comparisons to Soviet aggression in Central Europe.kyivindependent.com
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Aug. 30 criticized certain EU politicians for "muddying the waters" and shifting the blame for Russia's war on Ukraine, drawing historical comparisons to Soviet aggression in Central Europe.kyivindependent.com
Russian troops reportedly leave Burkina Faso [West Africa] due to Kursk incursion
A Russian private military company with links to Russia's Defense Ministry is#withdrawing from Burkina Faso due to Ukraine's incursion into #Kursk Oblast, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Aug. 29.
According to Le Monde, the 100-strong unit known as the Bears Brigade arrived in the West #African nation of Burkina Faso in May to support the junta of Captain Ibrahim Traore, who came to power in a coup in September 2022.
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-troops-reportedly-leave-burkina-faso/
#StopRussianAggression #KurskIncursion #UkraineRussian troops reportedly leave Burkina Faso due to Kursk incursion
A Russian private military company with links to Russia's Defense Ministry is withdrawing from Burkina Faso due to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Aug. 29.kyivindependent.com
A Russian private military company with links to Russia's Defense Ministry is withdrawing from Burkina Faso due to Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast, French newspaper Le Monde reported on Aug. 29.kyivindependent.com
Ukraine strikes Russian airfields with homemade weapons in hopes of preventing devastating attacks at home
Ukraine's Air Force spotted 11 Tu-95MS strategic bombers in Russian airspace at around 5 a.m. on Aug. 26. In less than three hours, Ukraine was under the largest aerial attack since the start of the full-scale war, with 127 missiles and 109 drones flying into Ukraine.
To attack #Ukrainian cities far from the front, the Kremlin uses strategic #bombers and fighter jets stationed deep inside Russia, along with ground launchers closer to the border.
With a U.S. ban on #missile strikes deep inside Russia still in place, to minimize Russia's capacity to launch mass attacks, Ukraine is forced to employ domestically produced #drones to target #airfields and launch sites.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-russian-airfields-with-homemade-weapons-in-hopes-of-preventing-devastating-attacks-at-home/
#StopRussianAggression #UkraineUkraine strikes Russian airfields with homemade weapons in hopes of preventing devastating attacks at home
Ukraine's Air Force spotted 11 Tu-95MS strategic bombers in Russian airspace at around 5 a.m. on Aug. 26. In less than three hours, Ukraine was under the largest aerial attack since the start of the full-scale war, with 127 missiles and 109 drones flying into Ukraine. To attack Ukrainiankyivindependent.com
Ukraine's Air Force spotted 11 Tu-95MS strategic bombers in Russian airspace at around 5 a.m. on Aug. 26. In less than three hours, Ukraine was under the largest aerial attack since the start of the full-scale war, with 127 missiles and 109 drones flying into Ukraine. To attack Ukrainiankyivindependent.com
Opinion: The Kursk incursion underlines the urgency of unrestricted support for Ukraine
Restricting Kyiv's military actions, including the #KurskIncursion, only serves to prolong the war and bolster Russia; full support for Ukraine's approach is crucial for advancing peace.
Over the past few years, Ukrainians have learned that externally-imposed restrictions, aimed at keeping the war contained within Ukraine’s borders, have only enabled Russia and, tragically, led #Ukraine into a lethal war of attrition.
https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-kursk-incursion-underlines-the-urgency-of-unrestricted-support-for-ukraine/
#StopRussianAggression #LongRange #weaponsOpinion: The Kursk incursion underlines the urgency of unrestricted support for Ukraine
Now is not the time to micro-manage Kyiv’s actions or to withhold supplies and impose strict caveats on equipment use, especially against military targets in Russian territory, out of fear of escalating the war, possibly to a nuclear level. Over the past few years, Ukrainians have learned that externally-imposedkyivindependent.com
Now is not the time to micro-manage Kyiv’s actions or to withhold supplies and impose strict caveats on equipment use, especially against military targets in Russian territory, out of fear of escalating the war, possibly to a nuclear level. Over the past few years, Ukrainians have learned that externally-imposedkyivindependent.com
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Rostov Oblast, source confirms
Ukrainian drones operated by military intelligence (HUR) and the Special Operation Forces hit an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Aug. 28, setting it on fire, a HUR source confirmed for the Kyiv Independent.
According to the source, fires are ongoing at the oil tanks of the FDKU Atlas oil facility, located near the Kamensk-Shakhtinsky town.
The town lies roughly 15 kilometers east of the border with Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast and around 170 kilometers (over 100 miles) from the front line.
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-hit-russian-oil-depot-in-rostov-oblast-source-confirms/
#StopRussianAggression #UkrainianDrones #drones #UkraineUkrainian drones hit Russian oil depot in Rostov Oblast, source confirms
Ukrainian drones operated by military intelligence (HUR) and the Special Operation Forces hit an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Aug. 28, setting it on fire, a HUR source confirmed for the Kyiv Independent.kyivindependent.com
Ukrainian drones operated by military intelligence (HUR) and the Special Operation Forces hit an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Aug. 28, setting it on fire, a HUR source confirmed for the Kyiv Independent.kyivindependent.com
Opinion: AI complacency is compromising Western defense
While #Russian, #Chinese, and #Iranian drones are easy to destroy using existing Western systems, the costs are prohibitive – ranging from $100,000 to $3 million per target. This unsustainable ratio is the result of decades of complacency and bureaucratic inefficiency.
No legacy Western contractor produces a cost-competitive anti-drone system – though several U.S. and Ukrainian startups are developing them now.
https://kyivindependent.com/opinion-ai-complacency-is-compromising-western-defense/
#Defense #drones #AirDefense #Anti-Drone #UkraineOpinion: AI complacency is compromising Western defense
Just as the West has been forced into confrontation with Russia and China, military conflicts have revealed major systemic weaknesses in the U.S. and European militaries and their defense-industrial bases. These problems stem from fundamental technology trends. In Ukraine, expensive manned systems such as tanks, combat aircraft, and warshipskyivindependent.com
Just as the West has been forced into confrontation with Russia and China, military conflicts have revealed major systemic weaknesses in the U.S. and European militaries and their defense-industrial bases. These problems stem from fundamental technology trends. In Ukraine, expensive manned systems such as tanks, combat aircraft, and warshipskyivindependent.com
Suspected Russian drone disappears after violating Polish airspace
A possible Russian Shahed-type drone flew over #PolishAirspace for 33 minutes on Aug. 26 before "disappearing," RMF 24 reported.
A search is underway to find debris in #Tyszowce, Poland. This is the last known recorded location of the drone.
At the moment, it is unclear whether the drone crashed on Polish territory or flew back into Ukrainian airspace.
The Polish military was ready to shoot down the object but was unable to identify it with certainty
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-polish-airspace/
#StopRussianAggression #drones #airspace #Poland #UkraineSuspected Russian drone disappears after violating Polish airspace, media reports
The Polish military was ready to shoot down the object but was unable to identify it with certainty, RMF 24 wrote.kyivindependent.com
The Polish military was ready to shoot down the object but was unable to identify it with certainty, RMF 24 wrote.kyivindependent.com
Russia attacks Ukraine with over 100 missiles, about 100 drones
"There have been civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to energy facilities. Russia continues to wage a cowardly war against civilians, which constitutes war crimes."
In #Lutsk, northwestern #Ukraine, an apartment building was damaged. One person had been killed.
In #Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a 69-year-old man had been killed as a result of the attack.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a man had been killed when a private #residence was struck.
"The world must stop the terrorist country,"
https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-in-kyiv-russia-launches-massive-missile-and-drone-attack-on-cities-across-ukraine/
#StopRussianAggression #WarCrimes #civiliansRussia attacks Ukraine with over 100 missiles, about 100 drones, Zelensky says
Kyiv Independent reporters heard explosions in the city shortly before 8:30 a.m, with several more a few minutes later.kyivindependent.com
Kyiv Independent reporters heard explosions in the city shortly before 8:30 a.m, with several more a few minutes later.kyivindependent.com
