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Tanks
Despite recent promises of additional anti-missile systems from Ukraine’s allies, Kyiv still cries out for additional air defense assets that Rheinmetall may be able to partially solve.
Jun. 18
War in Ukraine
According to a Ukrainian military officer interviewed by Kyiv Post, the video most likely depicted a T-72 tank, worth between $0.5 - 4 million, depending on the age and configuration.
Jun. 18
Tanks
Dubbed “blyat-mobiles” on social media, after a common Russian vulgarity, the tanks and other vehicles fitted with drone protection have become choice targets.
Jun. 17
Drones
An Odesa based media outlet reported the unveiling of a new Ukrainian maritime drone, “Stalker 5.0,” on Sunday at the Black Sea Security Forum 2024
Jun. 17
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Post sources in Ukrainian defense intelligence (HUR) say their drones hit the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and other military facilities in Lipetsk, Belgorod, and Voronezh regions of Russia.
Jun. 17
Budanov
The airfield, in Russia’s Rostov region, is home to dozens of Su-34 fighter-bombers, a core weapon in Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Level of damage from the strike was unconfirmed.
Jun. 15
Drones
In a series of precise FPV drone strikes, Ukraine’s SSO successfully hit a Russian infantry fighting vehicle, eliminated four Russian soldiers, and injured three others.
Jun. 14
Russia
70 out of 80 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down over the Rostov region, just across the Kerch Strait from Ukraine and home to a swathe of Russian military facilities.
Jun. 14
Drones
With one of its “newest innovations” in drone technology recently entered into service, Ukrainian special-ops forces damaged a Russian relay station worth millions.
Jun. 13
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian recon-drone operator and UAV unit commander, call sign Diego Rodriguez, last year filmed his 1990s SEAT station wagon prepped for winter exclusively for Kyiv Post.
Jun. 13
Tanks
The Switchblade attack drone probably had to travel a distance of more than 30 kilometers from the front line to hit the launcher.
Jun. 13
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force successfully intercepted five out of six missiles and 24 drones during the Russian assault.
Jun. 12
Drones
There used to be areas where warships of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet could sail, that the Ukrainians couldn’t hit – but they are getting fewer.
Jun. 11
Israel
Gen. Omar Bradley’s words, “We should not fight new wars with old weapons,” have been amply demonstrated on Ukraine’s battlefields – lessons weapons designers are (belatedly) taking on board.
Jun. 11
Tanks
The ATVs and motorcycles used by Russia to speed up their infantry attacks around Kharkiv and Avdiivka were easy prey for Ukrainian FPV drones, so now they are turning them into “turtles” too.
Jun. 10
Drones
Ukraine’s defense intelligence said it managed to damage a Su-57 stealth fighter for the first time during an overnight drone strike at the Akhtubinsk air base close to 600km from the front.
Jun. 9
Despite initial developmental challenges, Ukrainian technology has prevailed in delivering an efficient and distinguished UAV with a proven capability for striking high value enemy targets.
May. 19