#Drones

Air Terror: Will There Be a Breakthrough in Downing Jet-Powered Shaheds and What Might Hinder It

Technology 10/02/2026, 07:03

Kyiv and its region face massive attacks by jet-powered Geran drones reaching speeds up to 450 km/h. Ukraine is developing its own interceptors, but mass production remains the main challenge.

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AFU Destroy Drone Storage Facilities of Russian "Rubicon" Unit

Incidents 10/01/2026, 14:36

The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed drone storage facilities of the Russian "Rubicon" unit near Volnovakha and struck other Russian military targets.

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Range up to 600 km and AI Guidance: SkyFall Unveils New Thor Hammer Strike Drone

Technology 10/01/2026, 14:31

SkyFall unveiled the Thor Hammer strike drone featuring a 600 km range, a 50 kg payload, and AI guidance for frontline deployment.

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Russia May Have Accumulated Around 10,000 Conventional Shahed Drones, Defense Source Says

Politics 10/01/2026, 09:15

According to the Defense Forces, Russia has accumulated around 10,000 conventional Shaheds and produces 2,000 drones monthly by phasing out other projects.

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High-rise and Warehouse Ablaze in Kyiv Following Overnight Russian Drone Attack, Casualties Reported

Incidents 10/01/2026, 07:56

On the night of October 1, 2026, Kyiv suffered a massive Russian drone attack, causing fires in a residential building and warehouses across several districts, with reported casualties.

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Budanov Offers Ukraine's Partners Cooperation in Jet Drone Interception

Politics 09/30/2026, 19:05

Kyrylo Budanov announced that Ukraine is ready to share advanced jet drone interception technologies with partners, aiming to scale production before winter.

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Ukraine to Purchase Tens of Thousands of F-16 Shells to Counter Jet Drones — Bloomberg

Politics 09/30/2026, 13:22

Ukraine is negotiating with Europe to buy tens of thousands of F-16 shells to shoot down jet drones and save scarce Patriot missiles.

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Net Against FPV: Ukrainian Manufacturer Unveils New "Mangal" Interceptor

Technology 09/30/2026, 09:23

Ukrainian company Phantom Defence unveiled the "Mangal" system in Lviv to destroy FPV drones using a six-round net launcher.

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Massive Nighttime Attack on Ukraine: Russia Uses Missiles and Drones, Air Defense Repels Strike

Incidents 09/30/2026, 08:34

On the night of September 30, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones. Ukrainian air defense repelled the massive strike, destroying numerous targets, though impacts were recorded at dozens of locations.

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Russia Significantly Increases Use of Jet Drones Against Ukraine in September

Politics 09/30/2026, 00:29

As of September 29, 2026, Russia has deployed 3,177 jet drones against Ukraine, surpassing August's total. This was reported by Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat.

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Air Defense Destroys Nearly 100 Drones During Daytime, Attack Ongoing

Incidents 09/29/2026, 21:48

On September 29 daytime, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 112 strike drones, including jet ones. Air defense shot down and suppressed 95 UAVs, the attack continues.

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Denmark Buys Nine Dropla Ground Robots from Ukrainian-Founded Company to Train Army

Technology 09/29/2026, 09:28

The Danish Armed Forces have purchased nine Dropla 4×4 ground robots from a Ukrainian-founded startup to train drone operators at the defense center.

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Russian Strike Hits 6-Story Residential Building in Kyiv, Leaving One Injured

Incidents 09/29/2026, 09:17

Russian forces launched a morning attack on Kyiv, damaging a 6-story building in the Holosiivskyi district and private homes in Solomianskyi. One person was injured and residents were evacuated.

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"The Pilots Hold the Line": Chornovol Explains Why Trench Infantry is Becoming a Thing of the Past

Politics 09/28/2026, 15:09

Platoon commander Tetiana Chornovol stated that traditional trench infantry is becoming a thing of the past, making way for high-tech drone units that hold the line and destroy the enemy.

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Two Drone Battalions Formed in Every Territorial Defense Brigade, Says General Plakhuta

Politics 09/28/2026, 14:39

TDF Commander Ihor Plakhuta announced the formation of two drone battalions in each brigade to strengthen reconnaissance, strikes, and logistics using UAVs and robotic systems.

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Ukraine Develops Unique Technology for Air-Dropping UGV from Drones

Technology 09/28/2026, 13:40

Fighters of the 93rd Brigade created a unique drone drop system for UGVs. The Desantnyk robot has already destroyed enemy hideouts.

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Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Pantsir-S2 Air Defense System and UAV Launch Sites

Politics 09/28/2026, 12:24

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a Russian Pantsir-S2 system, UAV control centers, and ammunition depots during a major military operation.

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Technologies, People, and Arms Exports: Results of the 'Defense 2027' Forum in Kyiv

Politics 09/28/2026, 12:05

Kyiv hosted the 'Defense 2027' forum, discussing the army's technological transformation, personnel issues, the development of unmanned systems, and arms export prospects for attracting Western investment.

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