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conflictwar18 days ago

Russian Military Campaign Update - December 26, 2025

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia will not sign peace agreements in Ukraine now and is demanding that any deal address its 2021 NATO ultimatums, including security guarantees and NATO's rollback. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are making tactical gains, especially in Kupyansk, despite Russian disinformation and false reports about battlefield successes. Russia continues to focus on offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, using concentrated forces and new drone units, while Ukraine prepares for a potential referendum and continues strikes against Russian infrastructure. The situation remains complex, with ongoing negotiations, military advances, and strategic shifts.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#conflictwar#drone-warfare#kupiansk
war2 months ago

Russian Military Movements and Nuclear Signaling in Late October 2025

Russian forces are intensifying their offensive operations around Pokrovsk, Ukraine, with recent advances and Ukrainian counterattacks including a heliborne operation. The situation is complicated by urban terrain, weather, and drone infiltration tactics, while Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure in Moscow and faces reconnaissance threats from Russian aircraft and drones. Russian authorities are also cracking down on insider sources sharing information about the Kremlin.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#drone-warfare#offensive#pokrovsk
world4 months ago

NATO and Russia escalate drone and airspace conflicts in Europe

NATO faced a significant drone incursion into Polish airspace, with 19 violations detected, possibly deliberate, highlighting vulnerabilities in drone defense and the evolving nature of drone warfare involving Russia and Ukraine. NATO responded with fighter jets and missile systems, but experts warn that current defenses are not fully equipped to handle small, cheap drones, emphasizing the need for new techniques and infrastructure like a drone wall.

via AP News|
#drone-warfare#electronic-warfare#nato
militarytechnology5 months ago

Russia Expands Drone Warfare, Challenging Ukraine's Defense

Russia has deployed jet-powered Shahed-238 kamikaze drones in Ukraine, posing a significant challenge to Ukrainian air defenses due to their high speed and altitude, which make them harder to intercept and require expensive countermeasures. The drones, based on Iranian designs, are part of Russia's strategy to overwhelm Ukraine's defenses and test new tactics, while Ukraine struggles to develop effective interceptors and scale production amid ongoing attacks and supply chain issues.

via The War Zone|
#air-defense#drone-warfare#militarytechnology
world5 months ago

Russia Advances in Ukraine Amid Summer Offensive and Putin's Eastern Gains

Russian officials remain firm on their demands in Ukraine, with ongoing expansion of drone capabilities aiming for up to 2,000 drones per night by November 2025, while Ukrainian and allied forces continue to make territorial advances. Tensions persist between Russia and Azerbaijan over a 2024 plane downing incident, and both sides are engaged in intense military activities across various fronts in Ukraine, including drone strikes and ground offensives. The situation remains complex with ongoing negotiations and military developments.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#drone-warfare#military-operations#peace-negotiations
world6 months ago

Ukraine's Drone Warfare Revolution Shifts Battlefield Dynamics

Ukraine is racing to catch up with Russia's advanced fiber-optic drone technology, which offers undetectable, jam-proof communication for precise strikes, but faces challenges in production, maneuverability, and environmental limitations. Despite setbacks, Ukrainian engineers remain optimistic about developing their own versions and countermeasures to maintain their battlefield advantage.

via The Moscow Times|
#drone-warfare#fiber-optic-drones#military-technology
politics6 months ago

Pentagon Accelerates Drone Warfare and Fleet Expansion Under New Directives

The Pentagon removed and reposted a video promoting increased drone use after it was found to illegally feature Metallica's song 'Enter Sandman,' which they did not have rights to use. The video, featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was initially taken down due to copyright concerns raised by Metallica, and then reposted without music. The incident highlights ongoing issues with military use of copyrighted music and the controversy surrounding the military's use of Metallica's music in the past.

via Rolling Stone|
#copyright-issue#drone-warfare#metallica
defense-and-security6 months ago

U.S. Reassesses Drone Vulnerabilities Amid Israel and Ukraine Conflicts

The U.S. military is recognizing its vulnerabilities to drone attacks as Israel and Ukraine demonstrate advanced drone tactics, prompting investments in new counter-drone technologies like directed energy systems and layered defenses, amid concerns that adversaries could infiltrate U.S. borders with drones, signaling a shift towards a 'guerrilla war of machines'.

via The New York Times|
#defense-and-security#drone-warfare#israel