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Drone strikes near Poland border hit Kyiv–Warsaw rail line, drawing EU/NATO warning
world1 day ago

Drone strikes near Poland border hit Kyiv–Warsaw rail line, drawing EU/NATO warning

A Russian drone hit a Kyiv–Warsaw passenger train about two kilometres from the Polish border, with no casualties on board, as Russia’s overnight campaign against Ukraine involved more than 450 drones and missiles that killed at least six people and injured over 40. Ukraine intercepted 405 drones and four missiles; western Ukraine suffered heavy strikes, and air-raid warnings extended to Poland, where a lorry near the Dorohusk–Yahodyn crossing was also hit. Ukraine’s foreign minister called the strikes Putin’s terror aimed at EU/NATO, highlighting the broader cross-border escalation.

via theguardian.com|
#drone#nato#poland
Evidence grows linking Leipzig drone attempt to Russian intelligence
world1 day ago

Evidence grows linking Leipzig drone attempt to Russian intelligence

Investigators say new files tie the August 4 Leipzig/Halle drone incident to Russian intelligence, with GRU-linked Oleg Le. handling logistics and Belarusian Andrei Ka. accused of launching the attack. The drone carried about 1.8 kg of Semtex; detonator failed; two other drones tied to the plan were found as debris, and a separate drone and a fire site were later discovered in Kabelsketal. A DNA trace from a glove fragment matched data from Finland and Lithuania, drawing attention to possible cross-border sabotage links. Diplomatically, Germany has imposed measures against Russia and Moscow has responded with countermeasures; authorities aim to substantiate the case and identify masterminds, which could influence Germany's Russia policy.

via Euronews.com|
#drone#germany#investigation
Arctic gas plants hit as Kyiv claims deep-range drone strike amid Russian onslaught
world4 days ago

Arctic gas plants hit as Kyiv claims deep-range drone strike amid Russian onslaught

Russian strikes killed at least 11 people across Ukraine (Mykolaiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Odesa and Donetsk) with dozens wounded, even as Kyiv said its forces carried out a deep-range drone attack that hit two Russian gas plants in the Arctic. Separate Russian strikes damaged civilian infrastructure, including a shopping centre in Sumy and facilities in Donetsk, while two Azerbaijani crewmembers were killed near Odesa; Ukraine’s claim of the Arctic attack marked a notable escalation.

via Al Jazeera|
#arctic#drone#gas
Jet-Powered Drone Narrowly Missed Zelenskyy’s Moldova Flight, NATO Scrambles
world4 days ago

Jet-Powered Drone Narrowly Missed Zelenskyy’s Moldova Flight, NATO Scrambles

Zelenskyy’s Chișinău departure for Oslo was delayed after Moldova detected a drone in its airspace; the drone crossed into Romanian airspace and was monitored by NATO jets, then crashed near Mihăilenii Vechi after Moldova lifted restrictions around 5:20 pm, with Zelenskyy taking off about 5:57 pm. Ukrainian open-source sources identified the drone as a Geran-4, part of Russia’s jet-powered drone fleet, illustrating the growing use of fast drones that are harder to intercept and increasing pressure on Ukrainian air defenses.

via Euronews.com|
#drone#geran-4#moldova
Drone Nearly Hits Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo Flight Ahead of Norway’s King Harald V Funeral
world5 days ago

Drone Nearly Hits Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo Flight Ahead of Norway’s King Harald V Funeral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo trip for King Harald V’s funeral was reportedly nearly hit by a drone, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Zelenskyy told Store the night had been difficult, with updates on missile strikes, as Oslo discussed potential Norwegian air-defense and civilian aid for Ukraine; he then headed to Canada. Norway and Ukraine are exploring air-defense options and possible industrial partnerships to bolster Kyiv’s defenses.

via Euronews.com|
#air-defence#drone#king-harald-v
Drone nearly hits Zelenskyy’s flight en route to Oslo funeral
world5 days ago

Drone nearly hits Zelenskyy’s flight en route to Oslo funeral

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Zelenskyy’s plane taking off from Moldova for Oslo was almost hit by a drone as he traveled to attend King Harald V’s funeral; in Oslo, the Ukrainian president and Store discussed the FREYJA European anti-ballistic system with defense industry leaders, while Ukraine reported ongoing Russian strikes that killed civilians.

via Al Jazeera|
#drone#freyja#moldova
Drone Mapping Off Saint-Tropez Reveals France’s Deepest 16th-Century Shipwreck
science5 days ago

Drone Mapping Off Saint-Tropez Reveals France’s Deepest 16th-Century Shipwreck

During routine deep-seabed mapping off Saint-Tropez, a French Navy drone detected a large object at 2,567 meters depth. A camera and remotely operated vehicle later confirmed a ~30-meter-long 16th‑century merchant ship, dubbed Camarat 4, as the deepest wreck found in French waters and largely intact. Researchers plan a two-year effort to create a 3D reconstruction and sample only a few items, illustrating how routine seabed surveys can uncover submerged history.

via Space Daily|
#drone#mediterranean#science
Drone strike hits Kyiv's Security Service HQ, signaling escalation in Ukraine war
world10 days ago

Drone strike hits Kyiv's Security Service HQ, signaling escalation in Ukraine war

Russia launched a daytime drone strike on Kyiv’s Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters, injuring 12 people and hitting the office of SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad, who was said to be safe. The attack marks the first time the SBU building has been struck in this four-and-a-half-year war and comes amid days of heavy assaults on Kyiv, underscoring Ukraine’s shortages of interceptor missiles and air defenses. Kyiv has endured eight days of attacks with dozens killed and many injured nationwide—53 killed and 134 injured in Kyiv city and the wider region since last month—while the drone swarm, flying up to about 500 km/h (310 mph), remains difficult to counter with limited defenses.

via CNN|
#drone#kyiv#russia
Zelensky: Russia’s skies turning unsafe for civilian aviation
world12 days ago

Zelensky: Russia’s skies turning unsafe for civilian aviation

President Zelenskyy warned that Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe for civilian aviation due to drones in Russia’s skies, urging airlines and insurers to factor the danger into decisions. Kyiv said it will provide international organizations with full information on the risks and stressed it does not threaten civilian flights. Ukraine paused strikes on Moscow and St. Petersburg at a U.S. request, but Russia continued attacks; Kyiv said future pauses to clear skies of drones along certain routes are being considered with Moscow.

via Українська правда|
#airspace#aviation-safety#drone
Germany points to Russia in Leipzig drone bid amid wider sabotage claims
world13 days ago

Germany points to Russia in Leipzig drone bid amid wider sabotage claims

Germany publicly attributed an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport to Russia, framing it as part of a broader pattern of sabotage and malign activity Western officials say Moscow has waged against Europe since its invasion of Ukraine; the Associated Press cites about 200 such incidents across Europe, with EU sanctions and NATO leaders voicing solidarity with Germany.

via AP News|
#drone#germany#leipzig