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Another Massive Oil Depot Fire, Russian-Occupied Luhansk Region Hit

In Ukraine’s relentless campaign to bomb Russia’s oil and military infrastructure, a fuel and lubricants depot was struck in the town of Rovenky yet again.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 12, 2024

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Ukraine’s Drone Revolution Continues to Accelerate

Ukraine’s defense forces approved more than 170 domestically designed and manufactured unmanned aerial and ground vehicles in 2024, many of which are already making themselves felt on the battlefield.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 12, 2024

Ukraine

Record Civilian Casualties for 2024 Due to Glide Bombs and ‘Human Safaris,’ Says UN

September saw a record number of civilian casualties in Ukraine for 2024 – 208 dead and 1,220 injured. The casualties are due primarily to glide bomb and drone attacks.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 12, 2024

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Russia Uses Hezbollah’s Tactics to Store Weapons in Residential Areas

The 400 Russian Shahed kamikaze drones that were destroyed by a Ukrainian special forces attack on Oct. 9 were stored “offsite” away from their military launch site.

By Steve Brown

Oct. 11, 2024

Russia

African and Asian Women Misled into Assembling Drones for Russia’s War in Ukraine

Promised work-study hospitality programs, these women instead face harsh working conditions and long hours in munitions factories, often under constant surveillance and exposed to harmful chemicals.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 11, 2024

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HUR and SBU Drone Strike Targets Airfield in Southern Russia, Reportedly Destroys Multiple Aircraft

Khanskaya airfield in the southern Russian region of Adygea is home to the 272nd training aviation base of the Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 10, 2024

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Ukraine Considers Wartime Drone Exports to Boost Revenues and Manufacturing

A Ukrainian lawmaker said surplus drone exports could bring Ukraine up to $20B in revenue, which the country could theoretically reinvest into domestic arms manufacturing.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 10, 2024

Russia

Ukraine Bombards Russia Some More: Big Ammunition Dump Hit by Drones

Moscow says all the drones were shot down. Locals report secondary explosions and big fires. The previous Ukrainian target – an oil refinery in Crimea – is still burning three days after it was hit.

By Stefan Korshak

Oct. 9, 2024

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Ukrainian Drone Strike Reportedly Hits Bryansk Ammo Depot Storing N. Korean Weapons

According to Ukrainian officials, the attack targeted the 67th GRAU arsenal, located near the town of Karachev, about 114 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 9, 2024

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Russia’s S-70 Hunter Drone – Another Not-So-Wonderful Russian Wunderwaffen

On Oct. 5, a Russian S-70 “Okhotnik” heavy combat drone was shot down by its Su-57 escort over the Donetsk region. It now appears that the wreckage was recovered and examined by Ukrainian forces.

By Steve Brown

Oct. 9, 2024

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ANALYSIS: Sadistic ‘Human Safari’: Russia’s Drone Warfare in Kherson

Residents and first responders are increasingly at risk, as drones strike civilian vehicles, including private cars, taxis, minibuses, public transport, volunteer trucks, and ambulances.

By Zarina Zabrisky

Oct. 8, 2024

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Crimea, Oil Refinery in Feodosia Ablaze, Saki and Belbek Air Bases Also Hit

Ukrainian strike planners appear to have attacked Russian air defenses to open a path for drones to hit the refinery. Russian officials said all aircraft were shot down but “a fire broke out.”

By Stefan Korshak

Oct. 7, 2024

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Ukrainian Forces Hit Largest Petroleum Transhipment Hub in Crimea

The targeted oil depot is identified as the Marine Oil Terminal, Crimea’s largest petroleum transhipment hub, which Ukrainian drones have attacked in previous incidents.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 7, 2024