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Russia’s Shcheglovsky Val defense enterprise manufactured Pantsir-S missile systems, developed guided weapons for its ground forces, air defense systems, quick-firing cannons and small arms.
Jan. 21
Russia
Sources in Kyiv’s security services told Kyiv Post that Ukrainian Intelligence was behind the drone attacks, causing an oil depot fire in Bryansk with four tanks ablaze.
Jan. 19
Russia
The Bryansk regional governor, Alexander Bogomaz, said a Ukrainian drone had been destroyed, but managed to “drop ammunition” that struck the Klintsy oil depot.
Jan. 19
Kyiv
Following up on last year’s $182 million given to the military, the Mayor of Kyiv announced more money in the coming year for defense – drones in particular.
Jan. 19
Drones
Photos and videos of a new Ukrainian drone have surfaced on the internet, and the existence of an air intake suggested that the drone was powered by a jet engine.
Jan. 18
Russia
Kyiv Post sources did not disclose the type of drone used or its payload but did say it may have been “carrying treats.” St Petersburg lies some 1000km from Ukraine.
Jan. 18
War in Ukraine
Kyiv said air defence systems had downed 22 of the drones and that Russian forces had also fired two S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles from the Belgorod border region.
Jan. 18
Drones
In what is the first claimed success of a Ukrainian hybrid air defense system, a Shahed attack UAV was successfully downed from a distance of 9 kilometers.
Jan. 17
Drones
Ninety days into the daring, some said foolhardy amphibious operation across one of Europe’s major waterways, Ukrainian Marines are still there.
Jan. 17
War in Ukraine
On-line retailers investigating the use of UAVs to deliver purchases have prompted manufacturers to produce drones to meet the demand while remaining coy about their utility as weapons.
Jan. 17
Drones
Ukraine’s State employment centers will post vacancies published on job search platforms by military units and then offer the unemployed to join the Ukrainian military.
Jan. 16
Drones
A crew of Ukrainian drone operators found a Russian anti-aircraft missile system, despite poor visibility, and successfully called in a HIMARS strike on its coordinates.
Jan. 16
Russia
Russia’s defense ministry said five Ukrainian drones had been destroyed and three others intercepted overnight in the Voronezh region, which borders Ukraine.
Jan. 16
War in Ukraine
Partisans continue wins in and around Crimea; Russian air strikes target civilians along Dnipro; SBU practices nuclear-plant maneuvers; AFU drone activity on the rise
Jan. 16
Drones
The deputy chief of Ukraine’s defense intelligence said Russia has ramped up production of missiles and drones, but is sending nearly all of them straight to Ukraine due to shortages.
Jan. 15
War in Ukraine
The Russian attack employing drones equipped with night vision targeted Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region and resulted in damage to two private houses and a power line.
Jan. 10