#Drones

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces disabled 267 energy facilities and 242 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels in a month and a half

Politics 08/22/2026, 21:01

In a month and a half of the 'Crimean Switch Off' operation, Ukraine's USF disabled 267 energy facilities, while under 'MoLoChKa' they disabled 242 Russian shadow fleet vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.

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UAF General Staff: Defense forces struck fuel tanks at the Yeysk liquid cargo complex

Politics 08/22/2026, 15:02

On August 22, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck fuel tanks at the Yeysk liquid cargo complex in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. According to the UAF General Staff, a fire broke out at the facility; the extent of the damage is being clarified.

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Evening Russian strike on Mykolaiv region: four killed, including three children aged 11–12

Incidents 08/22/2026, 07:38

In the evening of August 21, Russian forces struck the settlement of Tokarevka in the Mykolaiv region: four civilians were killed, including three children aged 11–12. August 22 was declared a day of mourning in the region.

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Drone Delivery of Drugs Under the 'Affordable Drugs' Program Begins in Ukraine

Health 08/22/2026, 03:52

In Ukraine, drugs under the 'Affordable Drugs' program have begun to be delivered to patients by drones: the pilot project has covered two regions, and the volume of supplies has exceeded 60,000 packs.

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GUR: North Korea sent a new unit of 400 drone operators to Russia, total number of military personnel reached 8.5 thousand

Politics 08/22/2026, 03:19

The GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that North Korea sent a new unit of 400 UAV operators to Russia. The total number of North Korean military personnel in Russia reached 8.5 thousand, and taking into account rotation — 25 thousand.

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Air Defense as a Subscription: Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Launches Vectus Air Defense Systems with Ukrainian Startup

Technology 08/22/2026, 02:37

Blackwater PMC founder Erik Prince launched Vectus Air Defense Systems — a subscription-based air defense service featuring EW and interceptors. The project was created with the participation of the Ukrainian startup Swarmer.

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Ukrainian General Staff: Drone launch base and six 'Geran' relays destroyed in Crimea

Politics 08/22/2026, 01:04

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported strikes on a Russian drone storage and launch base, command posts, and six ground-based relays in Crimea that provided communication with 'Geran' drones.

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Trump Rejects Zelensky's Secret Request Regarding Starlink: What Kyiv Wanted from Musk and Why the White House Refused

Politics 08/21/2026, 21:51

According to insiders, Trump rejected Zelensky's personal request to negotiate with Musk regarding the expansion of Starlink for strikes on Russian territory. Kyiv was counting on satellite communication for deep-strike drones.

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UAF Drones Strike Perm Refinery and Marinovka Airbase: Destruction of Su-34 Confirmed

Politics 08/21/2026, 20:27

Ukrainian drones struck the LUKOIL-Permnefteorgsintez refinery in Perm and the Marinovka airbase in the Volgograd region at night; the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an Su-34. Explosions occurred over Crimea.

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Reactive Drones Strike Sumy and Konotop: Fires in Residential Areas, Six Injured

Incidents 08/21/2026, 13:39

On the night of August 21, reactive drones launched a massive attack on Sumy and Konotop. A residential two-story building caught fire, six people were injured, and the threat of repeated attacks is holding back rescuers.

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The Atlantic: Zelensky allegedly offered plan to shut down Moscow airports with thousands of autonomous drones — M&M's plan put on hold

Politics 08/21/2026, 13:23

Citing anonymous sources, The Atlantic reported on an allegedly prepared plan to attack Moscow airports with thousands of autonomous drones, which is reportedly suspended as of July. The President's Office denied the existence of the plan.

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Leonardo Opens 'Leonardo Ukraine' in Kyiv: Focusing on Defense R&D, Drones, and Multi-Domain Air Defense

Technology 08/21/2026, 12:48

Italian defense conglomerate Leonardo has registered a subsidiary 'Leonardo Ukraine' in Kyiv for defense R&D. The move brings the group closer to Ukrainian drones, missile armament, and testing of the 'Michelangelo Dome' air defense system.

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On the 35th Anniversary of Independence, Klitschko Awarded 61 Kyiv Defenders with 'Honor. Glory. State' Medals

Politics 08/21/2026, 06:13

On the 35th Anniversary of Independence, Klitschko awarded 61 Kyiv defenders with 'Honor. Glory. State' medals. Since the beginning of 2026, the capital has transferred more than 52,000 UAVs to the front and directed over 1 billion UAH to assist those returned.

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Kyiv under combined attack: Air defense intercepts drones and missiles, residential buildings and fuel infrastructure damaged

Incidents 08/21/2026, 06:25

An air raid alert is active in Kyiv; standby air defense systems are repelling a drone and missile attack. Reports indicate a fire in a business center after drone debris fell, as well as damage to residential buildings and fuel infrastructure in the region.

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Brave1 Market Opens Military Orders for Fully Custom Drones: Blind Bidding and Automated Auctions

Technology 08/21/2026, 04:55

On Brave1 Market, military units have gained the ability to order fully custom drones for specific tasks: from FPV kamikazes to interceptors, with blind application evaluation and automated auctions.

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GUR reports deep strike attacks on airfields with drones, 'Nebo-U' radar systems, and an oil terminal in the Krasnodar Krai

Politics 08/21/2026, 02:59

On the night of August 20, GUR operators together with the Defense Forces hit airfields with drones in Donetsk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, two radar stations, and the 'Tamanneftegaz' marine oil terminal in the Krasnodar Krai.

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Defense Procurement Agency Tripled Armament Budget to 1.7 Trillion UAH: Zhumadilov Reveals Record Drone Deliveries Before Resignation

Politics 08/21/2026, 02:23

The head of AOZ DOT Arsen Zhumadilov stated that the armament resource grew from 633.3 billion to 1.717 trillion UAH, and international financing increased 16 times. In the first half of 2026, the army received more than 2.4 million FPV drones.

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MoD Competence Centers are Staffed Only to One-Tenth: Personnel Shortage Threatens to Disrupt Weapons Supplies

Politics 08/20/2026, 23:57

MoD competence centers, responsible for developing TTC for tenders, are staffed only to one-tenth of the authorized headcount. According to the head of the Council of Weapon Manufacturers, this threatens to disrupt weapons supplies to the front in the coming months.

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