Ukraine

2024 - 7 - 29

Ukraine's Drones Are Throwing a Real Party in Russia? 🎉

Arms Trade - Drone Warfare - Geopolitics - International Relations - Kursk - Long-range Missiles - Military Aid - Russia - Ukraine

From oil depots to supersonic bombers, Ukraine's drones are the unexpected guests at Russia's backyard bash!

Ukraine has recently ramped up its drone attacks, targeting several locations within Russia's borders, including the Kursk region—making quite a splash with over two dozen drone strikes launched in multiple waves since Saturday night. Among the casualties of this aerial assault was an oil depot that is crucial for supplying Russia's troops. The fervor of these strikes shows Ukraine’s determination to disrupt Russian military operations and send a clear message that it's not backing down anytime soon.

In an ambitious display, Ukrainian drones made it all the way to the Arctic, striking the Olenya base, home to long-range missile carriers. Reports suggest that the attack successfully damaged a key Russian military asset, the Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber, showcasing Ukraine's expanding reach and targeted strategy. Ukraine continues to strain Russia's military resources, one drone strike at a time, and have managed to garner a sense of global intrigue with their surprising resilience in this ongoing conflict.

On another front, as Ukraine asserts its strength, Russian responders are busy attempting to contain the flames from multiple attacks on oil depots. Images and reports shared by officials showed three storage tanks ablaze, a stark reminder of the volatility of the situation. The acting governor of Russia's Kursk region confirmed these reports over the Telegram messaging app, creating a digital echo of the chaos now spilling into Russian territory.

As Ukraine continues to strike at vital assets within Russia, one can't help but ponder what the future holds. Will these drone attacks lead to a game-changing shift in the conflict? As interesting as that question is, it's worth mentioning that drones have revolutionized warfare in unprecedented ways, enabling smaller nations to stand their ground against larger foes. For context, the Tu-22M3 bomber, targeted by Ukraine, has a range that extends 1,100 miles and was designed to take out enemies with precision-guided munitions. Furthermore, the oil depot attacks in Kursk demonstrate the evolving landscape of warfare, where technology meets strategy in ways we’ve never seen before—and it's sparking discussions globally about the future of military engagements.

Ukraine keeps pounding Russia's Kursk region with drones ... (The Straits Times)

Kyiv launched more than two dozen drones on the Russian region of Kursk in several waves of attacks that started Saturday night and damaged an oil depot, ...

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Ukraine drones reportedly hit Russian airfield in Arctic (POLITICO.eu)

The drones struck a long-range missile carrier at the Olenya base, Ukrainian Pravda reported.

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Five killed, dozens wounded Ukraine's Donetsk region, as Russia ... (ABC News)

Ukraine says it has struck an oil depot in southern Russia that supplies the Kremlin's troops as Russian strikes in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, ...

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Russian oil depot ablaze after suspected Ukrainian drone strike (Voice of America)

Three storage tanks caught fire as a result of the drone strike, acting regional Governor Aleksei Smirnov said in a post on the Telegram messaging app.

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Ukraine says it hit Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber 1100 miles inside ... (Business Insider)

The Tu-22M3 is a long-range supersonic bomber designed to take out sea- and ground-based targets using guided missiles and aerial bombs.

Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia, as Moscow claims new ... (The Columbian)

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Sunday said it struck an oil depot in southern Russia that supplies the Kremlin's troops as Russian strikes in Ukraine's ...

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Russia says its oil depot in Kursk region on fire after Ukraine drone ... (Malay Mail)

MOSCOW, July 28 — Three tanks at an oil storage depot in Russia's Kursk region caught fire as a result of a Ukraine-launched drone attack, acting regional ...

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Ukrainian drone attack damages utility infrastructure in Russia's ... (Reuters)

A utility infrastructure facility in the Voronezh region caught fire briefly from the falling debris of a destroyed Ukraine-launched drone, the governor of ...

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is driving South Korea arms industry ... (South China Morning Post)

The deteriorating security landscape has countries from Europe to Southeast Asia looking to South Korea for quality, affordable arms exports.

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Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russia's Kursk, damaging oil depot (Al Arabiya English)

Kyiv launched more than two dozen drones on the Russian region of Kursk in several waves of attacks that started Saturday night and damaged an oil depot,

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Oryol Power Plant Damaged As Ukraine Launches Dozens Of ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

A Ukrainian soldier checks a connection with a Vampire unmanned aerial vehicle before flying near a front line. (illustrative image).

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Rebuilding Ukraine: How a 'prevention first' approach can avert ... (European Council on Foreign Relations)

Secure air defences and freer weapons use would encourage Ukrainians to return home, protect energy supplies, and boost the economy.

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Russia reports downing 19 Ukrainian drones over Kursk as part of ... (Voice of America)

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman and the head of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev, right, listens to an officer as he visits the Pogonovo ...

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Ukraine drone strikes on Russian oil refineries causing pain (EUobserver)

While Ukrainian drone attacks have disrupted Russia's oil refineries, the country's exports of crude oil and petroleum products are once again on the rise.

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Ukraine: The Day After (The National Interest Online)

President Trump is now officially the Republican Party's presidential nominee and chose Senator JD Vance (R-OH) as his running mate. Last week, President Biden ...

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Russia says it stopped a drone barrage on its soil while it pushes for ... (ABC News)

Russian authorities say air defenses thwarted a nighttime barrage of 39 Ukrainian drones over five of the country's regions.

Ukraine keeps pounding Russia's Kursk region with drones ... (The Star Online)

(Reuters) - Kyiv launched more than two dozen drones on the Russian region of Kursk in several waves of attacks that started Saturday night and damaged an ...

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Ukrainian troops say Russia's front-line push has driven them out of ... (The Washington Post)

Ukrainian soldiers say Russian forces have overrun two front-line villages, after relentless assaults that are part of a Kremlin summer push to overwhelm ...

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Ukraine Is Still Too Corrupt to Join the West (Foreign Policy)

The EU has been assisting Ukraine in carrying out essential reforms since 2014, when Ukrainians carried out large-scale protests against a pro-Russia president.

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US to send $1.7 billion in new military aid to Ukraine (Voice of America)

High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is seen in operation during military exercises at Spilve Airport in Riga, Latvia, Sept. 26, 2022. Additional ...

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for ... (Department of Defense)

RIM-7 missiles for air defense;; Electronic Warfare equipment;; Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);; 155mm and 105mm artillery ...

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U.S. Announces Up To $1.7 Billion In Security Assistance For Ukraine (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the presidential package, valued at up to $200 million, will include air-defense interceptors, ...

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Ukraine aid package valued at up to $200 million, White House says (Reuters India)

The United States announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine on Monday that is valued at up to $200 million and includes air defenses and ...

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US announces new Ukraine aid package for up to $200 million (The Hill)

The U.S. military will soon send Ukraine up to $200 million in air defenses and other weapons, and has made a $1.5 billion commitment to support the ...

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Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package ... (KTVZ)

It also includes ammunition for Ukraine's High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a weapons platform that Ukraine has recently been using to strike ...

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US announces $1.7 billion military aid for Ukraine (Al Arabiya English)

The United States on Monday announced new military aid for Ukraine valued at around $1.7 billion that features air defense munitions and artillery rounds.

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Forget cutting edge, mismatched powers like Ukraine should look to ... (Breaking Defense)

RAND expert Nicholas Johnson argues that going tech-for-tech in electronic warfare with Moscow is a costly proposition, but old school communication ...

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War in Ukraine: Wide Partisan Differences on U.S. Responsibility ... (Pew Research Center)

While 63% of Democrats say the U.S. is responsible for helping Ukraine defend against Russia, 62% of Republicans say it is not.

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Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package ... (CNN)

The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling about $1.7 billion and largely consisting of missiles and ...

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US pledges US$1.7 billion in new military aid for Ukraine (South China Morning Post)

Aid package includes US$200 million in equipment that will be drawn from existing US military stocks, the Defence Department said.

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Pentagon announces another $1.7B in military aid for Ukraine (Stars and Stripes)

The U.S. is providing another $1.7 billion in military aid for Ukraine's war effort, including air-defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons and munitions, ...

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United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for ... (Department of State)

This $200 million package, which will be provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes air defense interceptors, artillery ammunition, anti-tank ...

US Announces $1.7 Bn In New Security Assistance For Ukraine (Barron's)

The United States on Monday announced new military aid for Ukraine valued at around $1.7 billion that features air defense munitions and artillery rounds ...

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Ukraine war briefing: US to send $1.7bn in military aid to Ukraine ... (The Guardian)

The aid includes funding for long-term contracts, as well as $200m in immediate military aid taken from pentagon stockpiles . What we know on day 888.

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US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine (ABC News)

The U.S. has announced that it will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, ...

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U.S. announces $1.7 billion military-aid package for Ukraine (MarketWatch)

The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, ...

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'No Zeitenwende': Germany lacks leadership amid Ukraine war, say ... (Aljazeera.com)

Germany's 2025 budget will halve aid to Ukraine, but public opinion goes in the opposite direction. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President ...

U.S. will send $1.7B in military aid to Ukraine (The Columbian)

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense ...

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U.S. unveils $1.7B in lethal assistance for Ukraine - UPI.com (UPI.com)

The United States on Monday unveiled $1.7 billion in lethal assistance for Ukraine as the upcoming U.S. presidential looms large over the future of American ...

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