SHAHED DRONES
US allies allege China is developing attack drones for Russia
Chinese and Russian companies are collaborating to develop an attack drone similar to Iran’s Shahed model, which has been used extensively by Russia in Ukraine, according to European officials. The companies began developing and testing this drone in 2023, preparing it for shipment to Russia. This move signifies a potential shift towards providing lethal aid, which Western officials have warned against. Despite Beijing's portrayal of neutrality, U.S. officials have expressed concerns about China’s indirect support for Russia through components and dual-use technologies. China's embassy in the U.S. denied providing weapons, urging dialogue and peace instead.
Ukrainian drones and missiles kill 6 in Russia and Crimea, fresh bombing of Kharkiv leaves 1 dead
Russian authorities reported four deaths and over 100 injuries in Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Sunday, while the second day of Russia's aerial bombing of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine killed at least one person. Five people were killed by falling debris when five Ukrainian missiles were shot down in Sevastopol, a port city in Russia-annexed Crimea.
Russia fires more missiles and drones at Ukraine ahead of diplomatic efforts to stop the war
Russian forces launched a nighttime missile and drone attack on Kyiv and five other Ukrainian regions, injuring several people. Ukraine's air force intercepted 29 of 30 air targets. President Zelenskyy praised the defense efforts and urged for more Western air defense systems, with the US agreeing to send another Patriot missile system. Upcoming international meetings, including a G7 summit, will focus on supporting Ukraine. Despite Russian advances, Ukrainian forces continue to resist, seeking more Western military aid and preparing for a future counteroffensive.
Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack
Iran's attack on Israel sparked condemnation from the UN, France, and Britain. The Israeli military intercepted drones and missiles, with some striking within Israel. President Biden reiterated support for Israel's security amid escalating tensions in the region.
Ukraine says it destroys 20 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed 20 attack drones launched by Russia overnight, targeting seven Ukrainian regions. The drones were aimed at critical infrastructure and power facilities, with wreckage causing damage in Lviv and Odesa regions. Russian forces also launched missiles from S-300 surface-to-air missile systems, although the outcome of these missiles is not yet known. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine's power sector have raised concerns about ongoing infrastructure damage and civilian safety.
Iran’s better, stealthier drones are remaking global warfare
Iran's drone technology is reshaping global conflicts, with drones based on Iranian designs being used in various countries, including Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. These drones, like the Zagel-3 based on Iran's Ababil model, are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are used by militias and militaries worldwide. Iran's drone industry, fueled by sanctions and innovative methods to circumvent them, is a key element of its military strategy, allowing it to project power and influence far beyond its borders.
Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian warplanes in one of its biggest drone attacks of the war
Ukrainian officials claimed to have used drones to destroy six military aircraft and damage eight others at a Russian airfield in the Rostov region. However, Russian defense officials stated they intercepted 44 Ukrainian drones, with only a power substation damaged. The attack, one of Kyiv's largest air assaults in the war, targeted a military airfield near Morozovsk. The incident underscores the escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure, including power plants, as both sides struggle to make significant advances on the ground.
Ukrainian drone hits Russia's third biggest refinery, damage not critical
A Ukrainian drone struck Russia's third largest oil refinery, Tatneft's Taneco refinery, causing damage to the primary refining unit, CDU-7. The refinery processes about 155,000 barrels of crude per day and accounts for about 6.2% of Russia's refining capacity. Russian officials claim that their jamming devices locked onto the drone near Tatneft's Taneco refinery.
Russian drone attack on Ukraine hits infrastructure, injures 7
Russia conducted a drone attack on Ukrainian regions, damaging power infrastructure, residential, and commercial buildings, and injuring at least seven people. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 38 of 42 Russian drones over eight regions, one of the largest attacks in recent weeks. Shahed kamikaze drones were downed across the country, with air alerts lasting up to four hours. The attacks targeted power facilities in Kmelnytskyi and Dnipropetrovsk regions, leaving thousands without electricity.
Ukrainian air defence downs 38 of 42 Russian drones
Ukrainian air defense intercepted 38 of 42 Russian drones launched overnight targeting eight regions. This marks one of the largest Russian drone attacks in recent weeks. The Shahed kamikaze drones were downed over multiple areas, with air alerts lasting over two hours in some regions. Sumy reported several drone hits, and Kharkiv saw damage to a school building. The Dnipropetrovsk region's power line was also hit, but details on damage or casualties are awaited.
Russia launches drone attacks on Kyiv, southern Ukraine: Ukraine's military
Ukraine's Air Force said on the Telegram messaging app that its air defence systems destroyed 40 out of 45 Russia-launched Shahed attack drones overnight.
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.
Russia attacks targets across Ukraine with missiles and drones as EU's top diplomat visits Kyiv
Russia launches devastating missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, killing civilians and disrupting diplomatic talks. Ukraine faces critical shortages in ammunition and personnel. Despite intercepting many incoming threats, casualties rise, with buildings ablaze and power outages. The assault underscores the ongoing conflict's brutality as it nears its two-year mark.
Shot down 32 Ukrainian drones, says Russia
Drones were seen in the skies over Russia's Moscow, Bryansk, Oryol, and Kursk regions, the country's defense ministry said in a statement. It said that all of the drones had been destroyed by air defenses.
Russia has fired 7,400 missiles, 3,700 Shahed drones in war so far, Kyiv says
Russia says it only fires on military targets though Moscow has also admitted to targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Russia says it does not target civilians, despite thousands of documented civilian deaths throughout the war. Russia began launching the drones at infrastructure facilities in September 2022. They initially confused Ukraine's air defences, as they were harder for standard air defence radars to detect than missiles, which forced Kyiv to adapt.
Russian drone attack hits Ukraine infrastructure, causes power outage
This year Ukraine had an unusually warm autumn. But as temperatures start to fall, officials have urged residents and businesses to prepare for renewed Russian attacks. "We do not have a right to relax," Volodymyr Kudrytskiy, head of the power grid operator Ukrenergo, told Ukrainian TV. "Certainly, all of us, energy workers and defence forces, are preparing to repel possible Russian attacks on the energy infrastructure this winter."
Ukraine intercepts 27 of 30 Russian Shahed drones, sparking inferno at Lviv warehouse and killing 1
Russia conducted a drone attack in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, causing a fire at a warehouse facility and resulting in one death. Ukrainian authorities intercepted most of the drones, but some managed to penetrate the air defense systems. Another artillery strike in Kherson killed a police sergeant and set a warehouse on fire. These incidents occurred while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the US seeking support and funding for new weapons. The US has promised to deliver tanks to Ukraine, and Norway will donate tracked cargo carriers to help transport supplies.
Russian drone attack hits Danube port infrastructure: Ukraine
The Danube has become Ukraine's main route for exporting grain since July, when Russia quit a U.N. and Turkey-brokered deal that had given safe passage to Kyiv's exports of grains, oilseeds and vegetables oils via the Black Sea.
The rise of Shahed drones: Russia deploys Iran's cost-effective weapon in Ukraine conflict; here's all about the drone
Shahed drone's advanced features and capabilities have made it a notable addition to the arsenal of modern warfare.
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