Ukraine launches massive drone strike on St Petersburg as Kremlin brands attack ‘unprecedented’
More than 140 drones were shot down. Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of launching a large-scale drone attack on St Petersburg on the final day of the ‘Russian Davos’ major economic forum in the city, with the Kremlin describing the strike as ‘unprecedented’. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces had targeted a naval base […]
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British parts found in Russian drones, Zelensky says
British components were discovered in Russian drones used during Sunday’s attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised several Western allies, including the UK and the US, after Western-made components were found in Russian drones used in Sunday’s attack on Ukraine (October 5). Zelensky took to X to claim that microcomputers for flight control, which were […]
8 months ago
French troops board ‘Russian shadow fleet’ ship
It follows last week’s drone disruptions in Denmark French soldiers have boarded an oil tanker which is believed to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, used to evade sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine. The Boracay set sail from Russia last month and was sailing off the coast of Denmark when unidentified drones […]
8 months ago
Drones strike Gaza-bound vessel with Greta Thunberg on board
The flotilla has already been targeted by drones twice before Several boats of the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla, also carrying Greta Thunberg, have been attacked by drones. Footage circulating on social media shows multiple explosions targeting the vessels, carrying humanitarian aid, which are currently situated near Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement: “Multiple […]
9 months ago
Kremlin responds after Poland shoots down Russian drones and triggers Nato Article 4
Poland has asked Nato to trigger Article 4 The Kremlin has responded after Poland shot down Russian drones in their own airspace and asked Nato to trigger Article 4. Polish armed forces shot down Russian drones after they entered Nato airspace, in what Poland called an ‘unprecedented airspace violation’. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk subsequently […]
9 months ago
Dublin Airport given permission to deal with trespassing drones
Take ’em down, boys. Dublin Airport has been given permission to legally take down drones after a number of high-profile incidents disrupted flights over the last year. The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) have now been legally cleared to jam the frequencies of drones or even take them down if necessary. The airport has been plagued […]
2 years ago