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NATO

Eurotopics: What are Russian Drones Doing in Nato Airspace?

The defence ministries of Latvia and Romania reported on Monday that drones which apparently came from Russia had penetrated their airspace.

By Eurotopics

Sept. 10, 2024

Russia

Ukraine Launches 144-Drone Barrage on Russia, Targeting Moscow and Key Regions

Moscow regional governor Andrey Vorobyov said in a Telegram post that a 46-year-old woman had been killed and several people wounded as a result of the strikes.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 10, 2024

Drones

Ukraine Deploys Robot Dogs for Reconnaissance and Intimidation of Russian Forces

The Ukrainian military sees the robotic dogs as flexible tools, stating, “War is evolving, and those who adapt and seize new opportunities will gain an edge over the enemy.”

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Sept. 10, 2024

Drones

Kyiv Kills Key Kursk Region Bridge, Maybe Trapping Kremlin Troops on Wrong Side of Seym

Drone video published by the Ukrainian military showed at least three direct hits by heavy weapons loaded with cluster munitions. Probably it was HIMARS.

By Stefan Korshak

Sept. 9, 2024

OPINION: Bridges Too Close, Mendacious Big Shots, Counting Drops in a Bucket

Kyiv Post’s Special Military Correspondent Stefan Korshak offers a personal take on the latest developments on the front line.

By Stefan Korshak

Sept. 9, 2024

War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Drone Strike Radius Now 1,800 km – What’s on Kyiv’s Target List?

The alleged range stated by Ukraine’s intelligence chief on Saturday would theoretically allow Kyiv to reach Russia’s Ural Mountains and cover dozens of airfields used to launch jets against Ukraine.

By Leo Chiu

Sept. 9, 2024

Drones

Ukraine Develops its Own Long Range Aerial Glide Bomb

As the US and other Western allies prevaricate on authorizing Ukraine to use their long-range weapons against targets in Russia, Kyiv has taken a step towards producing another of its own.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 9, 2024

NATO

Russian Attack Drones Breach NATO Airspace in Romania and Latvia En Route to Ukraine

Russia faced renewed condemnation after its drones, targeting Ukraine, breached the airspace of Latvia and Romania, raising concerns about escalating tensions along NATO's eastern flank.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 9, 2024

Featured

Russia’s War Machine Is Burning at Home

OPINION: Fresh Rubble in Kyiv Reminds Us What Russia Is Really Up To

OPINION: July 4 Was a Turning Point. Now Let’s Arm Ukraine to the Teeth

War in Ukraine

‘We Need to Make It Happen’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 9

Russian drone crashes in Latvia; Seven killed in strikes; Sanctions cripple Russia-China trade; US candidates prep for foreign policy messaging; Hunter Biden calls Parnas a “hero” in new documentary.

By John Moretti

Sept. 9, 2024

War in Ukraine

WATCH: Russian Soldier Catches and Runs with Ukrainian FPV Drone Until It Detonates in His Hands

A Ukrainian aerial scout told Kyiv Post that the drone’s detonation mechanism might malfunction, but operators can usually trigger the explosion remotely.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 8, 2024

NATO

Romania Condemns Russian Drone Airspace Violation After Fragments Found on NATO Soil

Early Sunday, military radars detected a drone breaching Romanian airspace before it returned toward Ukraine.

By AFP

Sept. 8, 2024

Tanks

Russian Tanks Wear Rubber Against Kamikaze Drones

In the latest of an array of solutions that have been used to shield tanks against drone attacks on Ukraine’s battlefield, Russia is repurposing rubber mats.

By Kyiv Post

Sept. 8, 2024

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Trench Versus Trench, Drone Versus Drone

The progress made in advanced drone technology in the Russo-Ukrainian War is frightening if we consider the fact that Russia intends to defeat the West with any advantage gained.

By Jeffrey S. Kargel

Sept. 8, 2024