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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
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Over 89,000 Russian targets struck in May using drones, Ukraine's commander claims
Ukrainian soldiers hit and destroyed in May more than 89,000 Russian targets using drones of various types, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on May 30. Syrskyi did not specify which targets were hit. Throughout Russia's all-out war, Ukrainian drones have been used to target Russian vehicles, troops, as well as fortified positions. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify these claims. Ukraine has pioneered drone technology during Russia's full-scale war, introducing various ground-, air-, and sea-based models for combat and reconnaissance missions. According to Syrskyi, Russia is adopting Ukraine's drone warfare tactics and expanding its use of unmanned units. During the meeting with Ukrainian commanders, intelligence briefed Syrskyi that the Russian army had received new types of drones and ground-based robotic systems. In response, Ukraine is ramping up the number of drone crews and advancing its own unmanned capabilities, Syrskyi said. "Each drone means a destroyed enemy, and therefore a saved life of a Ukrainian serviceman. A special emphasis is placed on the destruction of enemy UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) operators and their command centers," the commander added. Ukraine is working to scale up domestic production. Kyiv has also developed long-range missile-drone hybrids, including the Palianytsia and Peklo models, which use turbojet engines as cruise missile alternatives. Read also: How much does a Russian drone attack on Ukraine cost? The question is more complicated than it sounds We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
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Zelensky vows to boost Ukrainian arms production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to further expand his country's arms industry to defend against Russia's full-scale invasion. Russia must feel that all its misdeeds against Ukraine will be answered, Zelensky said in his evening video message on Tuesday. He said the main elements needed were attack drones, interceptors, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Ukraine must produce everything, he emphasized. Hundreds of companies in the country are already working for the arms sector, Zelensky noted. He said the government is also preparing investment agreements with European partners to relocate further military production to Ukraine, with a focus on unmanned and long-range weapons. In December, Zelensky announced the mass production of Palianytsia jet-powered drones. Another missile drone called Peklo, with a range of 700 kilometres, is also said to have already been tested in combat. However, Ukraine remains far inferior to Russia in terms of long-range weapons.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine destroys 83,000 Russian targets using drones in April, Syrskyi says, up 8% on March
Ukrainian drones struck and destroyed more than 83,000 Russian targets in April, an 8% increase from March, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on May 1. "In April, units of unmanned systems of the Ukrainian Defense Forces achieved decent results in destroying the enemy," Syrskyi wrote on Facebook. "The damage efficiency increased by another 5%." Syrskyi said the growing success underscored the need to further expand drone operations. "Today's high-tech warfare requires constant movement forward, even greater efficiency, and scaling up of efforts in the area of drones," he added. The Commander-in-Chief also noted that he had held a regular monthly meeting with commanders of drone units to coordinate improvements. Ukraine and Russia both rely heavily on drones for surveillance and strikes. Kyiv has rapidly expanded domestic drone production, integrating them into reconnaissance and combat roles. On Feb. 9, Ukraine's Defense Ministry launched the "Drone Line" initiative to accelerate battlefield deployment. Ukraine has also developed long-range missile-drone hybrids, such as the Palianytsia and Peklo models, which use turbojet engines as cruise missile alternatives. President Volodymyr Zelensky has set a target of producing at least 30,000 long-range drones in 2025. Syrskyi emphasized that prioritizing drones allows Ukraine to inflict losses on Russian forces from a distance while preserving infantry lives. Read also: US won't abandon peace talks, Ukraine agrees to de facto territorial concessions, Kellogg says We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry approves use of new Dzhura-EVAK armoured fighting vehicle
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has officially approved the use of the Dzhura-EVAK evacuation armoured fighting vehicle in the defence forces of Ukraine. It is manufactured by a domestic company with many years of experience in armoured vehicles. Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine Quote: "The evacuation vehicle has a powerful diesel engine, 4×4 wheel configuration and a reliable manual transmission. To perform tasks in off-road conditions and difficult terrain, the manufacturer has improved the vehicle's chassis, installed reinforced front and rear suspensions, off-road tyres, strengthened brakes, etc." Details: The Ministry of Defence said that the Dzhura-EVAK evacuation armoured fighting vehicle is built on a modular principle and is designed for six people, including a driver and a combat medic. Dzhura-EVAK armoured fighting vehicle. Photo: Ukraine's Defence Ministry The vehicle has an armoured car body that protects it from small arms, bullets, debris and explosions. To ensure safe transportation of the wounded, the vehicle is equipped with everything necessary: a video surveillance system, light camouflage, ventilation, air conditioning, anti-drone systems and automatic stretcher loading. Dzhura-EVAK armoured fighting vehicle. Photo: Ukraine's Defence Ministry "The driving characteristics [of the evacuation vehicle - ed.], ballistic protection, and the availability of assets to counter enemy UAV attacks. Often, the chances of successfully completing evacuation tasks in difficult situations depend on these factors," said Deputy Defence Minister Valerii Churkin. Background: In 2024, Ukraine's Defence Ministry approved more than 1,300 samples of weaponry and military equipment for use by the Ukrainian army. On 6 December, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered the first batch of advanced Ukrainian-made Peklo missile drones, with a range of up to 700 km, to the defence forces. On 27 December, the Defence Ministry authorised the use of the Ravlyk robotic platform by Ukrainian troops. On 31 December, it was reported that the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine had approved the use of a domestically produced Hromylo drone in the Ukrainian army. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Politics
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Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March using drones, Ukraine's commander says
Ukrainian soldiers hit and destroyed in March more than 77,000 Russian targets using drones of various types, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 7. The number of targets hit is 10% higher than in February, according to Syrskyi. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify these claims. Ukraine has pioneered drone technology during Russia's full-scale war, introducing various ground-, air-, and sea-based models for combat and reconnaissance missions. Syrskyi called boosting the combat capabilities of unmanned systems on the battlefield one of Ukraine's key priorities. "By increasing the role of drones, we are saving the lives of our defenders," Syrskyi added. Ukraine is working to scale up domestic production, having the capacity to produce over 5 million first-person-view (FPV) drones per year, Presidential Advisor Oleksandr Kamyshin said. Kyiv has also developed long-range missile-drone hybrids, including the Palianytsia and Peklo models, which use turbojet engines as cruise missile alternatives. President Volodymyr Zelensky has set a target of producing at least 30,000 long-range drones in 2025. Read also: How the next generation of Ukrainian drone pilots are being trained at UAV schools We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
