Lithuania plans to build #NavalDrones with Ukraine in joint effort
Under a “1+1” model, #Lithuania would fund the production of two #drones, keeping one for its own defense and sending the other to #Ukraine. The country is particularly interested in Ukraine’s #Magura-class sea drones, which have been used with success against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Ukrainian drones hit Russian fiber optic plant in Saransk — Theater, drag shows, an&d art studios; Kharkiv’s cultural scene thrives, even in wartime — Military communications in Moscow Oblast sabotaged amid Russia’s Victory Day celebrations — [video/vlog] How Putin weaponized WW2 and Victory Day, historian explains … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/thursday-may-8-2025/
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
‘Putin doesn’t want peace, he wants Ukraine;’ Pence rebukes Trump’s stance on Russia — Russian Baltic Sea provocations increasing threat of accidental military incidents, Latvian intelligence says — Ukraine stabilizes Pokrovsk front, seizes tactical initiative in some areas — Russian soldiers executed 3 unarmed Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk Oblast … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/wednesday-may-7-2025/
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Special tribunal against Russian leadership may be launched in 2026 — France is sending Ukraine more AASM Hammer bombs & here’s what they can do — As Russia trains abducted children for war, Ukraine fights uphill battle to bring them home — Czech Republic ready to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16, L-39 aircraft, Czech PM says … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/tuesday-may-6-2025/
Monday, May 5, 2025
Ukraine reportedly attacks Russian Strela electromechanical plant in Bryansk Oblast — US to send refurbished Patriot air defense system from Israel to Ukraine — Czech initiative to deliver up to 1.8 million shells to Ukraine in 2025 — [vblog] Tortured journalist and Russia’s intensified assaults: Ukraine This Week … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/monday-may-5-2025/
Ukraine attacks Russian Strela electromechanical plant in #Bryansk Oblast
Attack sparked a fire covering an area of 250 square meters (about 2,690 square feet), damaging critical infrastructure of the plant
The #Strela plant, located in #Suzemka near the #Ukrainian border, produces #radar #equipment, transformers, chokes, and other #electronics for #Russia's #defense, #aerospace, and #electronics industries.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian fighter jet in world-first strike — Russia used thermobaric weapons in drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian prosecutors say — Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 11 people, including 2 children, damages shopping mall — France to ramp up AASM Hammer smart bomb production for Ukraine … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/sunday-may-4-2025/
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Massive drone attack reportedly targets Russian military sites in occupied Crimea — [vlog] One night with 3rd Assault Brigade medics in a new age of war — Belgium’s Euroclear to redistribute $3.4 billion from frozen Russian assets — Azerbaijani lawmaker blames Russia for February cyberattack … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/saturday-may-3-2025/
Ukraine Modifies UAV Into FPV Strike Drone ‘Aircraft Carrier’
#Video posted of drone belonging to the #Ukrainian electronic technology specialist Serhii Beskrestnov, best known under the pseudonym “Serhii Flash,” showed how the Ukrainian designed and manufactured #Dovbush T10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been modified to carry and launch up to six first-person view (FPV) kamikaze #drones.
Massive drone attack targets #Russian military sites in occupied #Crimea
Pro-Ukrainian #Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported #explosions in several key locations #Crimea, including #Sevastopol, Dzhankoy, Saky, Novofedorivka & Kacha — sites that host Russian military airfields
#Airfields are used by Russia to control airspace over #BlackSea & launch strikes on #Ukrainian territory
https://kyivindependent.com/massive-drone-attack-targets-russian-military-sites-in-occupied-crimea/
Friday, May 2, 2025
Ukraine destroys 83,000 Russian targets using drones in April, Syrskyi says, up 8% on March — Delayed cluster munitions explode in Kyiv after Russian drone attack — Trump’s peace effort ignores thousands of Ukrainians still tortured in Russian captivity — Russia, North Korea building bridge to create ‘road of friendship’ — and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/friday-may-2-2025/
Thursday, May 1
Zelensky warns Russia is preparing something in Belarus under guise of military drills — ‘There’s an information war, and we’ve disarmed ourselves’ — ex-US diplomat on effects of Trump cuts — 5 explosions; Ukrainian drones strike Russian military plant in Murom — Can Russia’s war machine survive without outside aid? … and more
Ukrainian drones strike Muron Russian military plant
#UkrainianDrones struck #Murom Instrument-Making Plant in #Russia's Vladimir Oblast overnight, damaging 2 buildings & sparking a fire
Known locally as city’s “powder factory” it produces ignition components for #ammunition used by Russia according to Russia’s National Defense magazine.
It is under Ukrainian and #EU #sanctions for its role in supporting Russia’s war effort.
Over 95% of #drones used at front line made in #Ukraine
“We have made a breakthrough in the unmanned systems sector. More than 95% of #UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) currently used at the front are #Ukrainian-made,” Churkin said.
Churkin added that in 2024, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry authorized more than 330 new models of domestically produced unmanned systems, compared to only 75 models a year earlier.
#UkrainianDrones targeted Kremniy-El plant, major facility specializing in #microelectronics for #Russia’s #military-industrial complex
#Russian Telegram channels supported this assertion, which was not confirmed by local authorities
Plant produces components for missile systems such as Topol-M, Bulava, & Iskander, as well as for radars, electronic warfare systems, drones, & onboard electronics of military aircraft, according to Russian open sources
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Zelensky slams Putin’s 3-day truce proposal as ‘manipulation,’ reiterates calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire — Russia’s military building up at Finland’s border — Drones reportedly strike Russian plant producing parts for missiles, radars — Over 95% of drones used at front line made in Ukraine … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/04/tuesday-april-29-2025/
Saturday, April 26
[vblog] Chornobyl isn’t safe anymore, again; ‘We Have a Problem’ — End policy of appeasement; European foreign affairs chairs rebuke Trump’s Russia stance — Ukraine shocked by torture of captive journalist, as at least 30 remain in Russian hands — Ukraine, allies working on security guarantees potentially similar to NATO Article 5 … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/04/saturday-april-26/
Ukrainian drones hits Russian drone factory over 1,000km from border
The facility that was hit manufactures up to 300 #Iranian-style #Shahed #drones and their #Russian-made variants, #Gerans, per day, according to the General Staff. Shahed-style drones are frequently used by Russia in attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Thursday, April 24
Potential recognition of Crimea’s invasion sets dangerous precedent that could plunge the world into numerous wars — Ukraine ready to negotiate, but not surrender — Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian drone factory over 1,000 kilometers from border — 9 killed, 42 injured after Russian drone hits bus in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/04/thursday-april-24/
Wednesday, April 23 2025
The Kyiv Independent [unofficial] Russia’s war against Ukraine A view of damage after a Russian guided aerial bomb hit a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia on April 22, 2025. The Russian strike killed a 69-year-old woman and injured 38 others, including children. (Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images) Putin offers US to freeze Ukraine war along current front line, FT reports. This could be the first formal indication from Russian […]https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/04/wednesday-april-23-2025/
