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Widow of first Chernobyl victim killed by drone strike 39yrs after disaster
THE Ukrainian widow of the first Chernobyl victim has been killed by a Russian drone blast. Nataliia Khodemchuk died after her flat was struck by an Iranian-made Shahed device – 39 years after her husband perished in the Soviet nuclear…
'Good Enough' Drones Have Become Geopolitical Chips
In Sudan, which has been engulfed in a ruinous civil war since 2023, drones have been devastating instruments of destruction. The conflict has killed as many as 400,000 people and displaced more than 12 million from their homes. Deployed…
Russian air defence units destroy 36 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says
World MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian air defence forces destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones over seven Russian regions overnight on Monday, the defence ministry said. Denis Pushilin, the top Russian-backed official in Donetsk, said an attack by Ukrainian…
The Best Beginner-Friendly Drones We've Tested for 2025
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks November 16, 2025: With this update, we have removed the DJI Mini 4 Pro, as it is no longer available for purchase in the US due to a looming legislative ban on the company's drones. Our remaining picks have been…
Ukraine hits major Russian oil refinery and site of elite drone unit
Ukraine's long-distance armed drones struck a major Russian oil refinery and a military base for Moscow's elite own UAV unit in an overnight assault, Kyiv said. Ukraine's General Staff released video of the early Sunday strike showing the…
From seeding drones to solar farms: A look at China's battle against desertification
ORDOS, Inner Mongolia: A glistening sea of solar panels stretches across 400km of sand dunes in the vast Kubuqi Desert, located on the edge of Ordos city in China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The massive project, dubbed the Solar Great Wall…
Unsung Heroes | How a Bengaluru college backbencher went on to fight wars and build EVMs, armed drones for India
Shankar was born to H Srikantaiah and Rathnamma on March 8, 1943, in Bengaluru. Asked about his name, he laughed saying, “I was born in Shankarapuram and my parents named me Shankar.” Shankar has three brothers and a sister. His…
IAI unit opens suicide drone production plant in Morocco - report
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unit Blue Bird Aero Systems has inaugurated a production facility for suicide drones in Morocco, 'Defense Post' reports. The plant in Benslimane in the suburbs of Casablanca will manufacture SpyX loitering…
Ukraine war latest: Putin's forces advance in Zaporizhzhia
Vladimir Putin 's forces made significant advances in Ukraine 's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements. The Russian defence ministry said troops had seized Rivnopillya, which puts the southern town of Huliaipole in danger of…
Ukrainian civilians shift to building combat drones as war intensifies
What's the story The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been dubbed as the world's 'first drone war,' resulting in a massive surge in military drone production. The transformation of civilian industries into defense manufacturers is evident with…
Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that's looking to boost missiles
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine's leading defense company, renowned for its long-range drones capable of striking targets deep inside Russia, as a corruption investigation continues. In an effort…
Russia's Novorossiysk Port Resumes Oil Loadings After Ukrainian Attack
MOSCOW, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Russia's Novorossiysk port resumed oil loadings on Sunday after a two-day suspension triggered by a Ukrainian missile and drone attack, two industry sources said and LSEG data showed. Novorossiysk temporarily…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,362
Here is how things stand on Monday, November 17: Russia said its forces had moved forward sharply in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhia region, taking the settlements of Rivnopillya and Mala Tokmachka as part of a major push aimed at taking control…
Ukraine Commits to Buying up to 100 Rafale Fighters
Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to buy as many as 100 Rafale fighter jets, built by Dassault Aviation SA, Agence France-Presse reported, citing French President Emmanuel Macron's office. The agreement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Mike Pompeo joins advisory board of Ukraine's leading defense company
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine's leading defense company, renowned for its long-range drones capable of striking targets deep inside Russia, as a corruption investigation continues. In an effort to…
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