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- 1Jet-powered drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv●Horrific scenes out of Kyiv this morning as Russia used a jet-powered drone to blow up Ukraine’s National Academy of Sci
Russia struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv with a jet-powered drone on Tuesday morning, setting the building alight and forcing people to escape through windows. The attack on a scientific institution has drawn angry reactions, with observers saying it follows a pattern of Russian strikes on civilian targets including schools and kindergartens.
- 2Russia begins rationing fuel after major Ukrainian drone strike●Russia begins rationing fuel after massive drone strike as Ukrainian tech trumps Putin’s jet drones
Russia has started rationing fuel following a large-scale Ukrainian drone strike that hit oil and fuel infrastructure. Reports say Ukrainian long-range drone technology is outpacing Russian air defences, including jet-powered drones deployed by Moscow. The strikes have disrupted fuel supplies, prompting authorities to introduce restrictions, while observers highlight the growing effectiveness of Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian energy targets deep inside the country.
- 3Massive Russian drone and missile attack hits Kyiv and regions●Массированная атака на Киев и регионы: российские террористы запустил 152 дрона и три ракеты Силы ПВО сбили все три раке
Russia launched 152 drones and three missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight. Ukrainian air defence forces shot down all three missiles, including two ballistic and one anti-ship, along with 106 drones. Despite the interceptions, hits were recorded at 24 sites, with debris falling in 16 more locations, including the capital Kyiv.
- 4Ukraine shoots down 106 drones and three missiles in Russian attack●Russian attacks continue: ADF neutralizes one anti-ship missile, two ballistic missiles, and 106 drones Ukrainian air de
Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted a large Russian attack, neutralizing one Zircon/Oniks anti-ship missile, two Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 106 drones, according to Ukrinform. The scale of the nightly barrages continues to test Ukrainian defenses, with drones now the dominant element of Russian strikes.
- 5WSJ Opinion Takes Inside Look at Ukraine's Drone War●WSJ Opinion: An Inside Look at the Drone War in Ukraine
The Wall Street Journal has published an opinion piece offering an inside look at the drone war in Ukraine. The piece examines how uncrewed aircraft have become central to fighting on the front lines, shaping tactics and battlefield outcomes for both Ukrainian and Russian forces. Coverage of drone warfare continues to draw attention as the conflict grinds on and drones redefine modern combat.
- 6Putin Weighs Refinery Defense Against Striking Ukraine▼What Matters More to Putin? Russian Refineries or Striking Ukraine?
A Kyiv Post analysis examines a dilemma facing the Kremlin as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to hit Russian oil refineries, forcing trade-offs between protecting domestic fuel infrastructure and retaliating against Ukraine. The piece weighs what Vladimir Putin prioritizes more: defending critical energy assets at home or continuing strikes on Ukrainian territory.
- 7Zelensky says Ukraine intercepts 70% of drones, fewer jet-powered ones●Zelensky: Overall drone interception rate amounts to 70%, for jet-powered drones currently only 57% President Volodymyr
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces are intercepting about 70% of incoming drones overall, but the success rate drops to 57% against jet-powered drones. He noted that interceptor systems are already being deployed against the faster jet-powered models, which remain harder to shoot down than conventional attack drones.
- 8Ukrainian drone duels hitting speeds faster than Formula 1 cars●Ukrainians say their drone-on-drone war is clocking speeds faster than Formula 1 cars
Ukrainian forces say their interceptor drones are now reaching speeds exceeding those of Formula 1 cars in the country's escalating drone-on-drone air war. Both sides increasingly deploy fast-moving drones to knock enemy drones out of the sky, and Ukrainian units report their machines are accelerating to remarkable velocities as the technology race intensifies.
- 9Wings for Europe volunteers build FPV drones for Ukraine's defenders●WFE volunteers dedicate their time & skills to transform the components donated by our Angels into FPV drones later deli
Volunteers with Wings for Europe are assembling FPV drones from components donated by supporters, with the finished drones being delivered to Ukrainian forces at the front. The group says each drone assembled is more than technology, calling it a lifeline for those defending freedom. The effort highlights how civilian volunteer networks and crowdfunded equipment continue to supply Ukraine's military alongside official aid.