Ten months into the war, Ukraine has turned the tide in ground combat, but its cities are still facing relentless waves of missiles and exploding drones.
Tag: Drones (Pilotless Planes)
Ukraine Defeats Russian Drone Swarm, as NATO Head Says Kyiv Needs More Arms
In a war where the vital weapons and tactics have changed repeatedly, Ukraine relies more than ever on air defenses to fend off barrages aimed at its energy systems and cities.
Russian Missile Attack Overwhelms Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Cruise missiles and exploding drones from Iran swept across the skies of Ukraine, wreaking havoc and once again knocking out power.
South Koreans’ Steely Nerves Are Shaken by North Korean Drones
With tensions on the Korean Peninsula on the rise, many in the South were rattled when five drones from the North successfully crossed the border without being shot down.
U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.
Russian Air Base Is Attacked, as Ukraine Discounts Escalation Threat
Russia said falling wreckage from a Ukrainian drone had killed three servicemen at the base, some 300 miles from Ukraine, which would be the third such long-range attack this month.
North Korean Drones Breach Border, Triggering Alarms in South
South Korean war planes fired warning shots, while the authorities briefly prohibited commercial planes from taking off at two international airports near Seoul.
Ukraine Urges Russian Soldiers to Surrender to Drones
Capitalizing on reports of low Russian morale, Ukraine has begun offering enemy troops detailed instructions on how to make their way over the battlefield and lay down their arms.
Putin Visits Belarus, Stirring New Concern on Future of Ukraine War
Belarus has resisted being drawn more centrally into the war. But the visit raised worries that a new Russian ground offensive could aim again at Kyiv, near the Belarusian border.
Drone Attacks Target Kyiv and Two Other Ukrainian Regions
Ukraine said that it had shot down 20 of 35 drones that Russia had launched, though those that evaded air defenses had hit power plants, electrical systems and other civilian targets.