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Monday, September 7
The drone war is becoming a race to adapt, rather than perfect
You don't need to have followed the Ukraine war closely to recognize the central role that drones have played in the conflict. As I write, the Russian e-commerce giant Ozon is reeling following a third day of long-range drone strikes— an indication not only of the significance of drones, but also of how the drone war has evolved. At the start of the war, such an attack was impossible; now, as of summer 2026, drones shape almost every act as part of wider systems. But readers of this publicatio
Russia to close German consulate in St. Petersburg amid Leipzig drone attack dispute
The step comes after Germany accused Russia of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport in early August and said it was closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin.
Russian drones fly toward Kyiv amid temporary attack pause on capitals
A brief drone air raid alert was declared in Kyiv as monitoring channels reported Russian drones moving in the direction of the capital
Ukraine claims strikes on railway bridge and Russian aircraft in Russian-occupied Crimea
Ukraine struck several targets across occupied Crimea overnight, targeting logistics and a Russian aircraft
Ukraine's Prosecutor General says he won't resign amid major scandal unless Zelensky asks
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Sept. 7 that he has no plans to resign and would do so at the request of his colleagues, the president, or parliament, public broadcaster Suspilne reported.
Kremlin doesn't rule out restarting three-way peace talks with Ukraine, US
The statement comes after U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said Washington hopes to resume negotiations in a trilateral format.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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"In 2026, the U.N. should not need a reminder: Crimea is Ukraine," said Ukrainian lawmaker Kira Rudik.
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