Ukraine has been pushing a counteroffensive in the east and south, applying greater pressure to Russian forces, but there is no indication of any mass Russian withdrawal.
Tag: Drones (Pilotless Planes)
Ukraine’s Military Says Iranian Attack Drones Have Reached the Battlefield
A Ukrainian colonel said attacks that took out howitzers and armored vehicles were carried out by Iranian-made drones that had not previously been used outside of the Middle East.
Chinese Drones: The Latest Irritant Buzzing Taiwan’s Defenses
Drones are increasingly testing Taiwan’s capacity to respond to China’s growing military pressure. Soldiers shot one down recently and are ramping up defenses.
Lawmakers Press Biden to Track U.S. Aid Tied to Civilian Harm in Yemen
Democrats and Republicans want the administration to do more to ensure that American military aid to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates does not contribute to civilian casualties.
Iran Seizes, Then Releases Two U.S. Drones, Officials Say
The Navy called a similar incident this week “flagrant” and “unwarranted.”
The First Shipment of Iranian Military Drones Arrives in Russia
Russia could deploy the drones in its war against Ukraine to conduct air-to-surface attacks, carry out electronic warfare and identify targets, according to U.S. officials.
Fighting Between U.S. and Iran-Backed Militias Escalates in Syria
Two strikes on U.S. military sites have been tied to forces aligned with Iran, raising tensions just as Washington appears close to striking a new nuclear deal with Tehran.
From the Workshop to the War: Creative Use of Drones Lifts Ukraine
While Russia lacks an effective long-range strike drone, Ukraine’s experimentation has produced an array of inexpensive, plastic aircraft, jury-rigged to drop grenades or other munitions.
How the C.I.A. Tracked Ayman al-Zawahri, the Leader of Al Qaeda
The U.S. search for Ayman al-Zawahri had spanned decades. His presence on a balcony at a safe house in Kabul presented an opportunity to strike.
Your Tuesday Briefing
The U.S. kills Al Qaeda’s leader.