Iranian commander killed in Israeli airstrike oversaw Shahed drone supply to Russia
Amir Ali Hajizadeh was sanctioned by the European Union in 2022 for overseeing Tehran's supply of Shahed-type drones to Russia.
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Iran launches 100 drones at Israel in response to air strikes; IDF says all intercepted
Iran launched over 100 drones against Israel, all of which were intercepted outside of Israeli airspace, Ynet News reported on June 13, citing Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin.
Putin announces creation of separate drone branch in Russian military
"We have accumulated a great deal of experience to create this branch of the armed forces," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Russia to help North Korea produce Shahed-type drones, Ukraine's spy chief says
Shahed drones could enable North Korea to strike targets across South Korea, potentially overwhelming air defenses, and could also assist Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Trump administration redirects 20,000 anti-drone missiles meant for Ukraine, Zelensky confirms
"We counted on this project — 20,000 missiles. Anti-Shahed missiles. It was not expensive, but it's a special technology," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Exclusive: Ukraine could face 500+ Russian drones a night as Kremlin builds new launch sites
Russia will soon be able to deploy more than 500 long-range drones a night to attack Ukraine as it ramps up production and builds new launch sites for them, a source in Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) has told the Kyiv Independent. According to the source, Russia's production rate for one
Iran's parliament ratifies 20-year strategic agreement with Russia
While the pact does not include a mutual defense clause, it outlines commitments for both countries to cooperate against common military threats, enhance military-technical collaboration, and participate in joint military exercises, according to Reuters.
How Russia's Shahed drones are getting more deadly — and what Ukraine is doing about it
Editor’s note: Due to the security protocols of the unit featured in this story, the Ukrainian soldiers are identified by first name only. Russia’s air strikes on Ukraine have become far more deadly in recent months. Part of the uptick is due to limited air defense to bring
4 days of hunting Russian drones
The Kyiv Independent contributor Ignatius Ivlev-Yorke spent four days following an air defense unit guarding the skies over a region in eastern Ukraine, seeing how they live, work, and save civilians from the dozens of Russian drones flying toward Ukrainian cities each night.
Ukraine unveils new drone designed to intercept Russian-used Shaheds
According to its designers, the drone has already been deployed in combat and has successfully destroyed more than 20 Shahed-type drones over the past two months.
Russian Shahed drones more dangerous after modifications, military intelligence reports
Significant modifications have been observed in the Shahed-136 drones that Russia mass produces, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) reported on Feb. 18.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Krasnodar Krai, military claims
"Confirmed hit and explosions in the target area," the General Staff reported.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes drone storage facility in Russia's Oryol Oblast and destroys 200 Shaheds, General Staff reports
Key developments on Jan. 25-26: * Ukraine strikes drone storage facility in Russia's Oryol Oblast and destroys 200 Shaheds, General Staff reports * Rubio halts most foreign aid, including Ukraine assistance, Politico reports * Russia launched over 1,250 bombs, 750 drones at Ukraine during Trump's first week in office * Ukrainian troops avoid
Ukraine strikes drone storage facility in Russia's Oryol Oblast and destroys 200 Shaheds, General Staff reports
Ukrainian Air Force units and Defense Forces struck drone storage facilities in Russia's western Oryol Oblast on Jan. 26, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on Facebook on Jan. 26.
Partners, not allies: What to expect from Russia-Iran agreement set to be signed on Jan. 17
For Moscow, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Russia on Jan. 17 is a diplomatic victory. The trip's centerpiece will be the finalization of a long-heralded partnership deal between Russia and Iran, signed by Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. The agreement is the latest chapter in
Ukraine destroys drone storage facility in Russia's Oryol Oblast, General Staff reports
Ukraine's General Staff said this combat operation "significantly reduced the enemy's ability to carry out airstrikes using kamikaze drones against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure."
Ukraine war latest: Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports
Key developments on Dec. 27: * Russia's new Oreshnik missile relies on Western manufacturing technology, FT reports * 3 senior Russian officers killed in HIMARS, drone attack, Ukraine's military intelligence says * Ukraine working to extend basic training to 2 months, Syrskyi says * Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, decoys at Tatarstan
Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, decoys at Tatarstan plant, CNN reports
In 2023, the factory produced 2,738 Shahed-136 drones, with output more than doubling to 5,760 units in the first nine months of 2024.
'Mysterious' fire engulfs Russian Shahed warehouse, Ukrainian intelligence claims
A large-scale fire broke out at a Shahed drone warehouse at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Russia's Tatarstan, destroying drone parts worth $16 million, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on Dec. 23.
Air Force reports downing 52 Russian drones overnight
The Air Force added that it lost track of 44 decoy drones that Russia launched alongside the real attack drones.
Russian military suppliers exploit loophole to source US microchips
Russian distributors allegedly integrated Texas Instruments' online store into their trading platforms, enabling customers in Russia to access semiconductor inventories and prices, and place orders.
28 drones intercepted, 46 lost in Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine, Air Force reports
The drones targeted multiple oblasts, with debris from downed drones causing damage to residential buildings.
At least 10 Shahed-type drones veer into Belarus during overnight attack on Ukraine, monitoring group says
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 53 Shahed-type drones from Orel overnight on Dec. 6.
Russian drone strikes against Ukraine are surging to record levels — how bad can it get?
For the third month in a row, the number of Shahed-type kamikaze drones launched by Russia at Ukraine surged to record levels. According to figures from Ukraine's Air Force, Moscow deployed a total of 2,576 drones during November, up from 2,023 the month before. And the Kremlin clearly
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says
Key developments on Nov. 26: * Russia launches record 188 drones against Ukraine overnight, Air Force says * Russian Defense Ministry admits that Ukraine hit airbase in Kursk Oblast with ATACMS * Russia's advance in Ukraine fastest since early 2022, analysts claim * Russian soldiers suspected of executing 5 Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk * UK
Record number of Russian attack drones entered Belarus overnight, monitoring group says
A record 38 Russian Shahed-type attack drones entered Belarusian territory overnight on Nov. 24-25, with at least one of the drones reportedly shot down by the Belarusian Air Force, the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun reported.
Shahed drones that hit Sumy equipped with shrapnel munitions, regional governor says
"This is pure genocide," Regional Governor Volodymyr Artiukh said.
2 killed, 12 injured in Russia's attack on Sumy
Russia struck a residential area in the city of Sumy overnight on Nov. 22 with Shahed drones, killing two people and injuring 12, local authorities reported.
Ukraine's former commander-in-chief says Russia’s allies’ involvement signals global conflict
"What we've expected for so long has started. But I want to say that God Himself is giving a chance, not only to Ukraine but to the whole world, to have time to draw the correct conclusions now," Zaluzhnyi said.
Better late than never: Israeli companies finally reach out to Ukraine to help fight Iranian drones
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the Israeli investigative outlet Shomrim. The Kyiv Independent is republishing it with permission. After Israeli officials earlier ignored Ukrainian warnings and offers to help counter the threat of Iranian drones, the tides appear to be turning as Israel faces increased drone
EU widens sanctions on Iran for supporting Russia's war
The expanded sanctions focus on vessels and ports involved in transporting Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and related technologies and components.
EU preparing additional sanctions against Iran over missile shipments to Russia
The European Union is preparing to implement additional sanctions against Iranian individuals and entities involved in propping up Russia's war machine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Nov. 15, citing a top EU official.
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