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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 768

Russia's use of hypersonic missiles and drones in attacks on Kyiv

International diplomatic actions and condemnations related to the war in Ukraine [ more ]

www.france24.com

Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian attacks a day after drone barrage on Kyiv

Russia claims to have downed Ukrainian drones and missiles in multiple regions, including Moscow and the Azov Sea.

Ukraine also reported downing drones over its territory on the same day of the attacks by Russia.

The attacks occurred on significant anniversaries for both countries: Holodomor in Ukraine and the Maidan revolution in Russia. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790

Russia preparing for potential advance on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, as war continues. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

Iran's Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals

Iran retaliated against Israel using drones and missiles, posing risks of escalation and a real conflict.

The attack was seen as a strategic move to avoid a broader war while maintaining credibility and deterrence. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710

The International Court of Justice ruled that parts of Ukraine's case against Russia can move forward

French volunteer aid workers were killed in a Russian drone attack in Ukraine [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 707

Four people were killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine's Sumy region

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 35 attack drones targeting energy and military infrastructure [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 698

At least 25 people were killed and 20 injured in Donetsk due to shelling from the Ukrainian military.

A fire at a chemical transport terminal in Russia was reportedly caused by an attack with Ukrainian drones. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 686

Drones attacked a fuel facility in Russia, and Ukraine has been shelling border cities.

Russia allegedly launched North Korean missiles into Ukraine, violating UN law. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Ukraine updates: Putin marks Crimea takeover anniversary DW 02/27/2024

Russian President Putin praised special forces for Crimea takeover.

Ukraine's drone production now matches Russia's. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Real AI Weapons Are Drones, Not Nukes

The war between Russia and Ukraine has led to an increase in the military use of artificial intelligence.

Both countries are deploying millions of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and relying on AI to direct their actions. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 663

Russia and Ukraine have been launching drones on each other's territory for two consecutive days.

Russian troops launched drones in southern and western Ukraine, while Ukraine's air force shot down Iranian-made drones. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Deputy Russian army commander killed in Ukraine: Official

Major-General Vladimir Zavadsky of Russia's 14th Army Corps was killed in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine, referred to as the special military operation by Russia, began in February 2022

Ukrainian authorities reported downing 10 out of 17 Russian attack drones [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy vows to make all changes needed to join EU; fighting around Avdiivka intensifies

Germany will not be able to supply Ukraine with one million rounds of ammunition

Russian air defenses destroyed four Ukrainian drones in Moscow and other regions

Ukraine's President pledges to meet all European Commission recommendations for EU membership [ more ]

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WIRED

1 week ago

Tech industry

Inside Ukraine's Killer-Drone Startup Industry

Ukraine improvising drones for combat with extended capabilities like remote detonation.

Ukrainians developing advanced drone technology with AI for future military applications. [ more ]

www.dw.com

1 week ago

Russia strikes Odesa for 2nd time this week DW 05/01/2024

Increasing use of drones in Ukrainian defense against Russian attacks. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Russia takes advantage of Ukraine's depleted arsenal and the weather to advance in Donetsk

Russian military exploiting weather conditions to advance on Donetsk front. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia downs dozens of drones as Kremlin warns NATO over Ukraine

Russia-NATO relations escalated due to Ukraine conflict

Dozens of Ukrainian drones downed by Russia in border regions [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia says explosives sent from Ukraine via EU countries seized

Ukrainian drones hit deep inside Russia with an attack on an oil refinery

Cargo seized containing homemade explosives hidden in religious icons transiting through Europe. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Pro-Ukrainian armed groups launch incursion into Russia

Pro-Ukrainian militias staged cross-border attack on Russia, using drones. Moscow claims to have repelled the attacks. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 715

Republicans in the US Senate have defeated a bipartisan bill to bolster US-Mexico border security and fund Ukraine's defence.

Leaked documents reveal that Russia paid Iran $1.75bn in gold bullion for drones used to attack Ukraine. [ more ]

Nature

2 weeks ago

Lethal AI weapons are here: how can we control them?

AI-driven drones in conflicts blur the lines on warfare and decision-making autonomy. [ more ]

Acm

Technology Bolsters the Battle Against Wildfires

Technology is being used to predict and fight wildfires through various methods such as AI algorithms and satellites.

Startups like Pano AI, OroraTech, Overstory, and Rain are leveraging technology for wildfire detection and prevention. [ more ]

Acm

A Drone with Ears

Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute developed a microphone array for drones to locate disaster victims.

The array, called LUCY, uses acoustic sensors and AI to detect cries for help and filter out noise. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Design

Drone quadcopter concept grips power lines to recharge its batteries - Yanko Design

Drones face limitations due to short operating times from small batteries.

Research explores using power lines as a constant power source for drones. [ more ]

News 12 - Default

Education

Charter school introducing drones into their curriculum

Charter school introduces drones in curriculum to enhance learning.

Program teaches students about operating drones and their real-world applications. [ more ]

Acm

2 months ago

Digital life

Drones Help Conserve Coastal Ecosystems

UA student researchers deploy drones for coastal conservation

Drones gather data on evaporation rate of water in sand for ecosystem monitoring [ more ]

Acm

Digital life

Drones with Defibrillators Are Saving Lives

Drones equipped with AEDs can arrive at the scene of a cardiac arrest before an ambulance in a majority of cases.

Delivering AEDs with drones can save valuable minutes in emergency situations. [ more ]

New York Post

2 months ago

New York City

NYPD's new tech-savvy crime-busting squad catches carjacker redhanded - as Post witnesses dramatic chase

The NYPD's Community Response Team (CRT) successfully apprehended an accused serial carjacker using their high-tech tools and street smarts.

The CRT is equipped with heat-seeking drones and other gadgets to aid in their investigations and responses. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine carries out missile strike on targets in Crimea

Ukraine reports injuries in Russian missile attack on medical facility

Russian forces launch four drones at Ukraine, Ukrainian air defense downs two [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian drones target Sevastopol and Russian regions

Twenty-one Ukrainian drones reached Crimea and Russian regions, according to Russian media.

The European parliament is investigating claims that one of its members spied for Russia's FSB since at least 2004. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 699

Russia vows to defend citizens and infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks

Kyiv claims to have shot down eight Russian attack drones [ more ]

www.npr.org

Many killed in Russian-occupied Donetsk, as fire breaks out at Russian port

At least 25 people were killed in a shelling on a market in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

A fire broke out at a chemical transport terminal in Russia's Ust-Luga port following two explosions, reportedly caused by Ukrainian drones. [ more ]

Theregister

Privacy professionals

US Gov warn drones can be tools for Chinese espionage

Chinese-made drones could pose a risk to critical infrastructure by potentially gathering sensitive information for the Chinese government.

The Chinese government has enacted laws that give them expanded legal grounds to access and control data held by firms in China, creating the potential for exploitation. [ more ]

CyberScoop

Privacy professionals

CISA, FBI warns of Chinese-manufactured drones

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI warn about potential threats from Chinese-made drones on critical infrastructure.

The guidance advises critical infrastructure owners and operators to reduce risk by purchasing drones from U.S. companies. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

March Ballot Measure Proposes Giving SF Cops Drones, More Surveillance Tools

Mayor London Breed is pushing for a measure that would give San Francisco police expanded use of drones and surveillance cameras.

The measure also proposes to reduce recordkeeping and reporting requirements for police officers and allow them to engage in more car chases.

Tech industry figures, including Ron Conway and Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, have donated $350,000 in support of the measure. [ more ]

www.france24.com

UK pledges thousands of military drones for Ukraine in 'historic' security deal

UK announces 2.5 billion in military aid for Ukraine

Funding package includes largest ever commitment of drones [ more ]

BBC News

Britain to increase Ukraine support to 2.5bn, Rishi Sunak announces

The UK will provide Ukraine with £2.5bn in military support, the largest annual commitment since Russia's invasion.

The package includes long-range missiles, air defense, artillery shells, and drones, and signals a closer partnership between Ukraine and the UK. [ more ]

time.com

U.K. Prime Minister Visits Kyiv to Announce More Support for Ukraine in War With Russia

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a 2.5 billion pound military funding package for Ukraine to support its war with Russia.

The funding will cover items such as long-range missiles, drones, air defense, and artillery ammunition.

Sunak's visit to Ukraine comes after the British and US militaries bombed Yemen, diverting attention from Ukraine's struggle. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia doubles down on fast, cheap, unguided bombs to attack Ukraine

Russia is producing more ballistic missiles, glide bombs, and drones.

Ukraine is struggling to intercept these weapons. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war live: Vladimir Putin to hold first major news conference since invasion

Ukraine's air defense systems downed dozens of Iranian-designed drones launched by Russian forces targeting Odesa.

Russia's air defense systems downed nine Ukrainian drones headed towards the capital, Moscow. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

French frigate downs drones over Red Sea in 'legitimate defence'

A French frigate shot down two drones in the Red Sea in self-defense after being attacked by the unmanned aerial vehicles.

The incident occurred amid increasing attacks and acts of piracy by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, posing a threat to the freedom of navigation in the region. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

How the U.S. Is Racing to Build a Drone Fleet to Compete With China

The U.S. is developing next-generation drones to counter China's advancements

There are concerns about a potential conflict over Taiwan in the South China Sea [ more ]

www.nytimes.com