Tag: #Fpv Drones

In Kramatorsk, FPV drones struck civilian cars three times: three killed

Incidents 09/12/2026, 18:10

In Kramatorsk, Russian FPV drones struck civilian cars three times in the city center over the course of a day. According to the city council, three people were killed and three more wounded; authorities call the strikes a war crime.

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SBU and Defense Forces strike FPV drone factory and UAV warehouses near Taganrog

Politics 09/12/2026, 16:24

The SBU and the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck an FPV drone production plant and UAV warehouses near Taganrog. The operation was a response to massive drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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To the supermarket in an armored vehicle: how Kramatorsk volunteers live under the threat of FPV drones

Politics 09/09/2026, 17:09

A volunteer from Universal Aid Ukraine described how, in Kramatorsk, even a trip to the supermarket now requires an armored vehicle and a "Chuyka" detector because of FPV drones. In 2025, the team evacuated 1,200 civilians.

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Drone Finds and Destroys Its Target on Its Own: Ukraine Conducts Large-Scale Tests of AI Terminal Guidance for Multirotor UAVs

Technology 09/08/2026, 18:28

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and Brave1 conducted the first large-scale test of AI terminal guidance modules for multirotor drones: six of seven companies passed the test on autonomous destruction of moving targets.

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Ukraine's Defense Ministry Prepares New Rules for Arms Manufacturers and Considers Defense Product Export

Politics 09/06/2026, 15:38

Ukrainian Defense Minister Hennii Humennyi announced the development of new rules for arms manufacturers and the consideration of defense product export. Supplying the front line remains the priority, while export is seen as a tool for developing the defense industry.

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Ukraine unveils upgraded armored ambulance "Novator 2S": automatic stretcher feed and protection against FPV drones

Technology 09/05/2026, 16:15

"Ukrainian Armored Vehicles" showcased a reworked "Novator 2S" armored ambulance with an automatic stretcher feed and STANAG 4569 protection. The vehicle, built on a Ford F-550 chassis, is designed to speed up the evacuation of the wounded under the threat of FPV drones.

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NAUDI Warns of Risk of Supplying Unfit Fiber-Optic FPV Drones Worth Tens of Billions of Hryvnias

Politics 09/04/2026, 18:48

The National Association of Ukraine's Defense Industry warned that, during the mass procurement of fiber-optic FPV drones, systems unfit for combat may reach the front due to the lack of quality control.

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An interactive installation recreating the experience of ordering drones through DOT-Chain Defence opens in Kyiv

Technology 09/04/2026, 15:41

An interactive installation has opened in Kyiv, allowing civilians to experience the process of ordering drones through the closed military store DOT-Chain Defence. In its first year, more than 1.2 million items were supplied through the platform to 500 units.

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“Not a single piece of evidence in three days”: “Flash” refutes the version of FPV launches from jet-powered “Shaheds” over Kyiv

Politics 09/04/2026, 14:57

Ukrainian presidential advisor “Flash” Beskrestnov reported that no evidence was found over three days of FPV being launched from jet-powered “Shaheds” over Kyiv. Russia has been dropping FPV from standard “Shaheds” for over a year, but it is largely ineffective.

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Ukrainians Invest 1 Billion UAH in Vyriy Industries FPV Drone Production in 20 Days

Economy 09/03/2026, 17:19

More than 20,000 Ukrainians invested 1 billion UAH in the Inzhur MilTech fund over 20 days, with the proceeds directed into the working capital of FPV drone manufacturer Vyriy Industries. By the end of 2026, up to an additional 5 billion UAH is planned to be raised.

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Five FPV drone hits did not stop the Droid TW-12.7: Ukrainian ground robot completed its combat mission remotely

Technology 09/02/2026, 21:38

The Ukrainian ground robot Droid TW-12.7 withstood five FPV drone hits while clearing an enemy assembly area and completed its mission remotely; it was only disabled by the sixth strike.

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LITAVR Shoots Down a Shahed Carrying Drones on Its Wings: Air War Tactics Reach a New Level

Technology 09/02/2026, 18:36

The Ukrainian interceptor LITAVR destroyed a Russian Shahed that was carrying additional drones on its wings. The incident confirms the escalation of UAV employment tactics and the development of air defense means.

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SBU Exposes 12 Million Hryvnia Scheme: 580 FPV Drones for Kharkiv Written Off as 'Lost in Combat'

Politics 08/28/2026, 17:01

The SBU exposed a scheme of misappropriating more than 12 million hryvnias for the procurement of 580 FPV drones for the Kharkiv direction: not a single drone reached the military, and the documents were processed as a loss in combat.

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4.7 billion hryvnias through monobank: Shternenko Fund's record collections and the transparency debate

Economy 08/25/2026, 06:36

According to monobank's co-founder, 4.7 billion hryvnias have passed through Shternenko's and his fund's accounts since the start of the war. Behind the record collections lie disputes over pricing, debts, and employee salaries.

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From Garage to Factory: How FPV Drones Became a Separate Defense Industry in Ukraine

Technology 08/24/2026, 13:38

Ukraine has created a new defense industry around FPV drones: more than 160 companies, with a capacity of over 8 million units per year. In the first half of 2026, the state contracted for UAVs worth 333.6 billion hryvnia.

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From FPV drones to 'Neptune': how Ukraine's defense industry created weapons that outpaced the enemy over 35 years of Independence

Technology 08/24/2026, 13:06

RBC-Ukraine has compiled a top five of key domestic defense-industrial complex developments: FPV drones, the 'Neptune' missile and other systems that have changed the balance of power and reached industrial scale.

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No longer just kamikazes: how Ukrainian maritime drones are becoming multi-purpose platforms

Technology 08/21/2026, 18:38

Ukrainian maritime unmanned boats are ceasing to be just strike raiders: they are turning into multi-functional platforms — carriers of FPV drones, scouts, and communication means, changing the balance of power in the Black Sea.

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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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