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AI begins ushering in an age of killer robots
The latest iterations of technology enabling drones and other machines to operate autonomously owe their advancements to deep learning, an AI method utilising extensive data for pattern recognition and decision making. Although these systems aren't costly military-grade equivalents from the US, China, and Russia, their affordability, priced at just thousands of pounds or less, and widespread accessibility mark a significant development.
Hathras stampede: Drone footage captures the 'satsang' site that claimed 121 lives
The death toll in the stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras has risen to 121, a senior official said on Wednesday. According to the Office of the Relief Commissioner, the number of people injured in Tuesday's incident stands at 28.Hathras sta...
Ukraine brings AI weapons to front lines
Ukrainian tech firms are pioneering autonomous drone technology, leading to the development of deadly tools that can interpret real-time video footage. The region's innovation race is fueled by advancements in deep learning and artificial intelligence, turning drones into lethal weapons capable of autonomous attacks.
IDF drone footage shows troops uncovering booby-trapped tunnel shaft inside Rafah | Israel-Hamas War
The military publishes footage showing the discovery of a booby-trapped tunnel shaft in a home in southern Gaza’s Rafah. The tunnel was located by the Nahal Brigade. The IDF says Nahal troops located numerous weapons and military equipment during rec...
Hezbollah drone falls in northern Israeli city, no injuries: Israel's military
Air raid sirens had sent the city's roughly 75,000 residents running for shelter, after a day of continuous rocket fire from Lebanon at northern Israel. Israel's military said throughout the day it had responded by striking Hezbollah targets.
Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel as war in Gaza drags on
Hezbollah has regularly fired missiles across the border with Israel over the past seven months, but the one on Thursday appears to have been the first successful missile airstrike it has launched from within Israeli airspace. The group has stepped up its attacks on Israel in recent weeks, particularly since the Israeli incursion into the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. It has struck deeper inside Israel and introduced new and more advanced weaponry.
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Hezbollah introduces new tactics against Israel, attacks with missiles launched from drones
Hezbollah launched a drone attack on an Israeli military post this week, injuring three soldiers. The group has increased missile strikes on Israel, using advanced weaponry and drones. Hezbollah's actions are seen as a message to Israel amid escalating tensions in the region. The group's use of drones and advanced missiles has raised alarms within the Israeli military.
Drone footage shows devastation in Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russians near
Russian artillery has devastated the strategic city of Chasiv Yar in eastern Ukraine, leaving barely a building intact and the town deserted. Drone footage shows the apocalyptic aftermath, with homes and offices destroyed. The city, once bustling with 12,000 residents, now lies deserted amid the green fields. The destruction mirrors other cities in Ukraine, like Bakhmut and Avdiivka, which suffered similar fates after months of bombardment. Ukrainian troops, outnumbered and short on ammunition, await international aid as Russia's assault intensifies, raising fears of a broader offensive.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone in Yemen. Attacks coincide with Red Sea attacks. Conflict continues as US-led campaign targets rebels. Speculations arise on rebels' weapon supply as attacks persist.
Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Israeli drone attack near Isfahan activated Iranian air defenses. No direct Iranian acknowledgment. U.S. received last-minute info from Israel. Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi confirms shooting at suspicious object.
US fighter jets strike storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
U.S. fighter jets from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier conducted airstrikes on three underground storage facilities in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The strikes were carried out in the Red Sea, targeting facilities used by the Houthi rebels. Witnesses and videos showed strikes and explosions in Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital. In response, the Houthis reportedly fired four anti-ship ballistic missiles toward the Red Sea. The U.S. Central Command also reported destroying four unmanned aerial vehicles in Yemen.
Breakaway Moldova region blames military site blast on drone from Ukraine
An explosion in Transnistria, suspected to be from a drone attack by Ukraine, prompts a criminal investigation. The incident raises concerns over the region's security and political dynamics with Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian iron ore plant
Two Ukrainian drones struck fuel facilities at a major Russian iron ore plant, with no injuries reported. The plant, owned by Metalloinvest, continued operations despite damage. Kursk governor Roman Starovoit confirmed the attacks and urged calm. Unverified footage showed smoke and damage. Ukraine's GUR military intelligence claimed responsibility. Metalloinvest stated the plant was functioning normally after the incidents. The attacks in the Kursk region's Zheleznogorsky district are part of ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Zelensky urges Western air defence as Russian attacks kill 11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the West to provide more air-defence systems urgently as Russian attacks using missiles, drones, and artillery have resulted in at least 11 deaths. The attacks included a drone strike in Odesa that killed eight people, including a child and a baby, and shelling in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia that killed three. Zelensky emphasized the need for stronger air defences to protect civilians from Russian attacks. Russia's recent advances have put Ukraine in a difficult position, exacerbated by delays in Western aid delivery.
West Bank drone strike killed militant planning attack: Israel army
Israel's army reported a drone strike in Jenin, West Bank, killing Yasser Hanun, a Palestinian militant linked to Islamic Jihad, on his way to carry out a shooting attack. Hanun, previously detained for militant activities, was targeted as he was preparing another attack. Witnesses described the car exploding after being hit. This incident follows a surge in violence in the West Bank, with Palestinian gunmen recently killing an Israeli man and injuring eight others. Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been involved in the Gaza conflict, resulting in hundreds of casualties.
Russia's military drone production ramping up, says defence minister Sergei Shoigu
Russia has made extensive use of drones in the course of the almost two year-long military campaign in Ukraine, but has often had to rely on cheap Iranian-made Shahed drones. "The production capacities that have been created allow us to complete most of the tasks that we are faced with today," Shoigu said during a tour of drone production facilities in the Volga river region of Udmurtia.
Ukrainian drone video provides a grim look at casualties as Russian troops advance toward Avdiivka
Aerial footage near Avdiivka reveals staggering losses—around 150 soldiers, mostly in Russian uniforms, amid rubble and scorched fields. The Ukrainian drone unit captured the aftermath, displaying the apocalyptic scene of destruction. Bodies lay scattered, some possibly Ukrainian, amid burnt trees and ruined farmland. The footage, obtained by Ukraine's BUAR unit and verified by the AP, depicts the grim reality of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion.
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