Russia, Ukraine and Drones

Russia is intensifying its air war in Ukraine. A secretive factory is ramping up drone production to fuel the offensive
A manufacturing plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region has significantly scaled up its production of Iranian-designed drones, using a range of Chinese components, and recruiting a low-skilled workforce of Russian teenagers and African women,
Ukraine Warns Russia of 1200-Mile Strike Range of Attack Drones
Andrii Yusov of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence said that Kyiv is increasing the range of its unmanned aerial vehicles.
Ukraine says it struck drone depot in Russia's Oryol region
Ukraine said on Saturday it had struck a storage and maintenance depot for long-range Shahed drones in Russia's Oryol region, adding that this had "significantly reduced" Russia's ability to launch mass drone attacks on Ukraine.
The secretive factory fueling Moscow’s drone war in Ukraine
Russia’s drone strikes on Ukraine have increased sixfold in four months. The offensive is being fueled by a facility in Russia’s southern Tatarstan region, which is ramping up production with the help of a low-skilled workforce of Russian students.
Ukraine Destroys Russian Kamikaze Drone Facility Deep Behind Front Line
Ukraine said it had struck the site in Oryol Oblast where Shahed attack drones were being maintained and repaired.
Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack caused injuries and destruction in Belgorod Oblast
Russia's Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has claimed that Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly conducted a drone attack on the Krasnogvardeysky district, reportedly injuring two local residents and damaging infrastructure.
Russia deploys 24-barrel buckshot-firing anti-drone buggies in Ukraine
Russian anti-drone buggies retrofitted with a 24-barrel buckshot weapon on the rugged chassis of the iconic 4×4 Lada Niva.

Ukraine risks losing battle for Russia's Kursk region

Russia's security must be guaranteed by any Ukraine peace deal, Lavrov says
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia sees no point in a weak ceasefire to freeze the war in Ukraine but Moscow wants a legally binding ...
Ukraine Slows Firing of Missiles Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office
The long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain were used to strike inside Russian territory, despite ...
Russia's 'Outrageous' Christmas Day Attack on Ukraine Triggers US Response
The U.S. will continue to pump weapons into Ukraine, President Joe Biden has confirmed, after Russia launched what ...
Ukraine-Russia Gas Transit Deal At Critical Moment of Truth
The future of gas transit through Ukraine is at a turning point. If a last-minute deal isn’t struck by Wednesday, billions of ...
Christmas blackouts in Ukraine after 'massive' Russian strike
Ukrainians faced fresh Russian drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure nationwide on Tuesday night into Christmas ...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: North Koreans suffering battlefield losses, unprotected by Russian forces
North Korean troops deployed in Russia's Kursk region are suffering heavy losses and being left unprotected by the Russian ...
Putin says Russia could again hit Ukraine with new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia could again hit Ukraine with the new Oreshnik hypersonic ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK condemns ‘reckless’ Kremlin after Putin’s apology over Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Putin apologises over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – but refuses to admit fault - The US says North Korean troops are ...
Slovakia to consider reciprocal measures if Ukraine stops Russian gas transit, Fico says
Slovakia will consider reciprocal measures against Ukraine such as halting back-up electricity supplies after Jan. 1 if Kyiv, ...