#drones

mlansbury@despora.de

Ukrainian drones attack 3 oil refineries in Russia, airfield in Voronezh Oblast

Ukrainian drones attacked three oil refineries in Russia, as well as a Russian Air Force air base, and an airfield in Voronezh Oblast overnight on March 13, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing an unnamed source in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

Oil refineries were allegedly attacked in Ryazan, in the cities of Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, and Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast, according to the media outlet.

The attacks, which Ukrainska Pravda's source called "a continuation of a series of special operations against Russian oil refineries that were launched earlier," were reportedly carried out by the SBU itself.

"Our task is to deprive the enemy of resources and reduce the flow of money from oil and fuel that the aggressor direct to the war and the killing of Ukrainian citizens," the unnamed source told the media outlet.

https://kyivindependent.com/media-ukrainian-drones-attack-3-oil-refineries-in-russia-airfield-in-voronezh-oblast/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #Imperialism #WarCrimes #drones #OilRefineries #StandWithUkraine

faab64@diasp.org

Syrian Air Defense shot down two American drones of an advanced type, RQ-21 Blackjack, over the Raqqa countryside. The drone is used by the US Navy and Marine Corps, produced by Boeing Insitu. It is used for reconnaissance, electronic intelligence, and communications spying missions, with high-resolution cameras working at day and night.

#Syria sUS #Military #Drones #AirDefense

faab64@diasp.org

One of the images from Ukraine war, showing a low tech DIY drone made out of some plywood and an RPG!

This simple and rather deadly device is said to have been used by the Ukrainians in their fight against Russian positions as well as APCs.
I am not sure how useful they are and how they can even reach their targets as the weight of the RPG is significantly heavier than what a small engine like the one in the image can carry, much less accurately reach the target, not to forget that standard RPGs require a high velocity impact in order to detonate.

But it seems to be working!

#Politics #Ukraine #Military #DIY #Drones #UkraineWar #Russia

mlansbury@despora.de

Turkish drone manufacturer #Baykar has begun construction of factory near Kyiv

#Bayraktar told Reuters at the sidelines of the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that the factory is already being built and will need one year to complete construction.

The plant aims to employ around 500 people, he said.

The factory's planned output is around 120 units per year, but it is unclear exactly which drone model will be produced.

When asked if security concerns had caused any hesitation, Bayraktar said the plans were were "fully moving ahead" and that "nothing" would stop them.

https://kyivindependent.com/turkish-drone-manufacturer-baykar-begins-construction-of-factory-near-kyiv/

#drones #Turkey #RussiaInvadedUkraine #Imperialism #RussianAggression #StandWithUkraine

mlansbury@despora.de

Ukrainian military to create separate branch dedicated to drones

The Unmanned Systems Forces will reportedly focus specifically on improving Ukraine's work with drones, creating special drone-specific units, ramping up training, systemizing their use, increasing production, and pushing innovation.

According to the President's Office, the division will aim to "increase the capabilities of Ukraine's Armed Forces and to use unmanned and robotic air, sea, and ground systems."

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-create-separate-division-of-military-focused-on-drones/

#RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaInvadedUkraine #drones #USF #StandWithUkraine

mlansbury@despora.de

Russia faces critical shortage of modern air defense systems

Andrey Kartapolov, the chair of the Russian parliament’s defense committee, has made a statement regarding the Russian army’s inability to defend St. Petersburg, the second-largest city in Russia, from attacks by Ukrainian kamikaze drones.

In his statement, Kartapolov acknowledged the significance of St. Petersburg, referring to it as the second capital and a place of great importance for Russia due to its historical and political significance. However, he pointed out that it is currently “impossible” to shield the city with an impenetrable air defense system.

https://ukrainetoday.org/russia-faces-critical-shortage-of-modern-air-defense-systems/?utm_source=dispora

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #drones #StandWithUkraine

mlansbury@despora.de

Russian missile ship sunk off occupied Crimea

Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on Feb. 1 that its operatives sunk a Russian #Tarantul-class Ivanovets missile corvette from the Black Sea Fleet overnight off of occupied #Crimea.

Ukraine's military intelligence released a video of a naval drone approaching a ship and an ensuing explosion.

The accompanying message said that the #Ivanovets received "direct hits to its hull" and was irreparably damaged. The Ivanovets #sunk afterward, the military intelligence said.

https://kyivindependent.com/military-intelligence-russian-missile-ship-sunk-off-occupied-crimea/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #BlackSea #drones #Navy #StandWithUkraine

mlansbury@despora.de

Ukraine, Lithuania agree on joint drone production

"Lithuania has technologies, and Ukraine has opportunities to scale up production, and this was the key theme (of our meeting)," Kuleba said.

"There is a clear understanding of what, how, and when we will do things in order for Ukrainian-Lithuanian cooperation in drone production to yield maximum results in the shortest terms."

https://kyivindependent.com/kuleba-ukraine-lithuania-agree-on-joint-drone-production/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #drones #Lithuania #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

mlansbury@despora.de

Explosions, fires reported overnight deep in Russian rear in alleged long-range Ukrainian strikes

Russia's #Novatek natural gas company;s terminal caught fire in the port of #Ust-Luga in Leningrad Oblast near St Petersburg

The explosions in Ust-Luga were a result of a planned operation by the Security Service of Ukraine

Other attacks were reported overnight on Jan. 21 in Russia's #Tula, #Smolensk, and #Oryol oblasts, targeting infrastructure critical to the Russian military.

https://kyivindependent.com/multiple-attacks-reported-overnight-targeting/

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #StopRussianAggression #Imperialism #RussianImperialism #drones #StandWithUkraine

mlansbury@despora.de

Russian air defense sufficient on front lines, in Crimea but not on Russian soil

"Russian air defense is thinning out. They filled the front line and Crimea with it (air defense). But you see that the Russian territory is not so filled with air defense equipment," Ihnat told Focus's journalist.

"Moscow, Saint Petersburg, (Russian dictator Vladimir) Putin's bunkers will be more or less protected, but Ukrainian-made drones reach Moscow, St. Petersburg, and oil depots in other cities. This is a very good sign."

Reports of drone attacks against military targets on Russian soil have increased in recent months. Kyiv usually doesn't officially comment on such strikes.

https://kyivindependent.com/air-force-russian-air-defense-sufficient-on-front-lines-in-crimea-but-not-on-russian-soil/

#AirDefense #RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianAggression #war #RussianSoil #Moscow #Drones #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

faab64@diasp.org

VERY RELIABLE :Iran has developed a new Shahed-107 drone for Russia - Sky News

The Shahed-107 drone, about 2.5 meters long and with a wingspan of 3 meters, can be launched from a vehicle and is estimated to have a flight range of up to 1,500 km. It is assumed that Shahed-107 is equipped with a transmitter for broadcasting video.

The publication also reports that Iran may transfer ballistic missiles with a range of up to 700 km to the Russian Federation.

#Iran #Russia #Propaganda #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Drones ##Shahed107

mlansbury@despora.de

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil depot causes massive blaze


A Ukrainian drone has struck an oil storage depot in western Russia, causing a massive blaze, officials said, as Kyiv’s forces apparently extended their attacks on Russian soil ahead of the war’s two-year anniversary.

Four oil reservoirs with a total capacity of 6,000 cubic metres were set on fire after the drone reached #Klintsy, a city of some 70,000 people located about 60 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, according to the local governor and state news agency Tass.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/01/19/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russian-oil-depot-causes-massive-blaze

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #RussianWarCrimes #drones #oil #OilDepot #fire #OilStorage #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

faab64@diasp.org

Iraqi militia forces shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone near Baghdad.

Pro-Iranian militias have claimed responsibility for downing the reconnaissance drone, as reported by local media. It is stated that the UAV took off from Kuwait.

Video shared on telegram channel.

#iraq #us #military #drones #politics