The Independent highlights the significance of accessible quality journalism amid critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, urging support for on-the-ground reporters. Recent developments included a Ukrainian strike on a Russian airfield linked to drone operations and France's delivery of Mirage fighter jets to bolster Ukraine's defense. These actions reflect Ukraine's growing capacity in drone technology and its push for arms independence as the conflict with Russia approaches three years, signaling ongoing tensions and international support for Ukraine in its defense efforts.
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Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in southern Russia that was being used to launch Iran-designed Shahed drones, Ukraine's General Staff claimed Thursday.
Ukraine has developed its own long-range drones as part of its effort to grow its domestic arms industry and become less dependent on Western help.
French authorities said they had delivered the first fighter jets promised to Ukraine by President Emmanuel Macron.
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