Étiquette : Drones
Russia strikes Kyiv as UK’s Starmer arrives to sign 100-year treaty with Zelenskyy
Russian drones targeted central Kyiv, where British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At least 1 drone was shot down, with debris destroying a car not far from the Mariinsky Palace, the President’s official residence where the leaders were meeting at the time. Witnesses said they heard the explosion from outside the building.
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Russia launches over 70 missiles and over 100 drones in latest attack on Ukraine
Every massive Russian strike requires time for preparation. It is never a spontaneous decision. It is a deliberate choice – not only of targets but also of timing and date. Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane? Over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than a hundred attack drones. The targets are our energy infrastructure. They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine” – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first time
The British Army successfully trialed a demonstrator version of the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapons (RFDEW). The weapon uses high-frequency waves to disrupt or damage critical electronic components inside devices such as drones, causing them to be immobilised or fall out of the sky. It can also be used against threats on land and at sea.
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Ukraine collects vast war data trove to train AI models
Ukraine has collected millions of hours of battlefield video from drones since 2022. The war data will provide vital data for AI to learn from.
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September was the first month with daily attacks by “shaheeds”
Ukraine suffered daily drone attacks throughout September. Russian forces launched 1,339 Shahed-type UAVs on Ukraine, 1,107 of which were shot down. Electronic warfare devices jammed others.
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EU concerned by report of Russia producing attack drones in China
A report that Russia is developing a China-backed attack drone program for the war in Ukraine is “deeply concerning,” a European Union spokesperson, Nabila Massrali, said. “If these reports are accurate, this would mean that Chinese companies are providing Russia with lethal assistance,” she added.
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La défense aérienne ukrainienne abat un missile et des drones russes
Les forces de défense aérienne ukrainiennes ont intercepté un missile russe et 42 drones kamikazes dans la nuit du 19 septembre. Les attaques ont visé plusieurs régions, dont Kharkiv, Kiev et Dnipropetrovsk, la défense aérienne ukrainienne ayant réussi à neutraliser les 46 menaces aériennes en une seule nuit.
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Des images satellite révèlent l'impact d'une attaque de drone sur un dépôt de munitions russe
Des images satellites publiées par Radio Liberty montrent les dégâts considérables causés par les frappes de drones ukrainiens sur un dépôt de munitions russe dans la région de Tver. Le dépôt, touché le 18 septembre, stockait des missiles et des bombes. L'attaque a entraîné des évacuations dans quatre régions russes.
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Putin announces plans to increase Russian drone production in 2024 by almost 10 times – photos
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was increasing drone production by around 10 times to nearly 1.4 million this year in a bid to ensure the Russian armed forces win in Ukraine.
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Le drone russe Shahed frappe Konotop dans l'oblast de Sumy
Le 16 septembre, les forces russes ont lancé une attaque de drone Shahed sur Konotop, dans l'Oblast de Sumy. Cette attaque s'inscrit dans le cadre d'agressions continues contre des zones civiles. Les services d'urgence sont sur place pour évaluer les dégâts. Cette attaque souligne la menace persistante qui pèse sur les civils dans la région.
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La start-up ukrainienne Swarmer obtient $2,7 millions d'euros pour son essaim de drones
La startup ukrainienne Swarmer a obtenu un financement d'amorçage de $2,7 millions d'euros pour faire progresser sa technologie d'essaim de drones coordonnés. Dirigé par R-G.AI et soutenu par Radius Capital, Green Flag Ventures et D3, ce financement permettra d'améliorer les systèmes de Swarmer déjà utilisés par les forces ukrainiennes.
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Russia attacks Ukraine with over 100 missiles, around 100 drones, Zelensky says
This morning, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on 15 Ukrainian regions, primarily targeting critical civilian infrastructure and our energy system. Our partners can help us end Russian terror sooner by allowing Ukraine’s long-range strikes on all legitimate military targets on Russian territory, using their air defence capabilities to down missiles and drones close to their airspace – Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba.
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