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CNNUkraine’s ‘dragon drones’ rain molten metal on Russian positions in latest terrifying battlefield innovation
Ukraine appears to be calling on a fleet of fire-spewing “dragon drones” in its war with Russian invaders, putting a modern twist on a munition used to horrific effect in both world wars.
- CNN
Video footage appears to show Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
The troops stagger onto a dusty track, then onto their knees, hands placed on their heads. Seconds later, the Ukrainian drone footage shows, they lie motionless.
- CNN
Exclusive: US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit
The US has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables, and believes Russia may now be more likely to carry out potential sabotage operations aimed at disabling a critical piece of the world’s communications infrastructure, two US officials tell CNN.
- Business Insider
Ukraine is getting more Bradleys from the US as the fighting vehicles prove to be among the most valuable armor in the war
The Bradley has proven to be useful for Ukraine as a maneuverable, versatile, and well-armed combat vehicle suited for combat operations in this war.
- Business Insider
Ukraine's new F-16s will have a longer strike range than ATACMS if the US ends up sending this stealthy missile
The US is reportedly deciding whether to send stealthy AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles to Ukraine.
- Business Insider
Western intelligence estimates over 600,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine
Russia last month suffered a daily average of nearly 1,200 casualties, which is killed and wounded, according to the Ukrainian military.
- The Daily Beast
Opinion: Alexander Vindman: Trump Trampled Arlington Heroes’ Graves. We Won’t Forget
Alexander Vindman, lieutenant colonel US Army (retired), was the director for European Affairs on the United States National Security Council. He is now a senior adviser to VoteVets, and runs the national security and defense think tank, the Institute for Informed American Leadership. His military awards include two Legions of Merit and the Purple Heart, having sustained wounds in an IED attack during the Iraq War.I wasn’t surprised when I saw the picture of Donald Trump making a thumbs-up sign,
- Business Insider
General says the Marine Corps 'stole' the narco-sub idea from drug runners to move missiles and more
The unmanned, low-profile vessel is designed to transport weapons and critical supplies to forward-deployed Marines.
- RFI
India speeds up imports of French jets as part of Indian Ocean defence build-up
French maritime jets are among the military hardware India looks to acquire as it strengthens its position against China in the Indian Ocean. Delhi has unveiled a shopping list worth tens of millions of euros, just days after launching a new nuclear submarine that it says will help establish "strategic balance" in the region. India this week agreed to speed up the import of 26 Rafale maritime jets by jettisoning plans to fit local radar on the French planes, which are meant for its latest aircra
- CNN
Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia, sources say
Iran recently transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with the intelligence, completing a delivery that US and Western officials had warned was in the works for almost a year.
- The Canadian Press
Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production
POLTAVA, Ukraine (AP) — Funeral services were held Saturday for victims of one of the deadliest Russian airstrikes since the war in Ukraine began, as Ukraine’s president vowed to increase domestic military production by creating underground weapons factories.
- Reuters
'I've got your backs,' Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told sailors aboard a combat-ready warship at a major base in the Taiwan Strait on Friday that he had their backs, thanking them for safeguarding Taiwanese security at a time of heightened tensions with Beijing. China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei, detests Lai as a "separatist" and staged war games around the island in May shortly after his inauguration. Speaking to sailors on board the warship Cheng Ho at the Magong base on the Penghu islands in the Taiwan Strait, Lai said the navy sets great store on all working together as one.
- Reuters
Biden administration races to save billions in Ukraine aid as deadline looms
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is engaged in urgent discussions with Congress to allow it to use up $6 billion in military aid for Ukraine before a Sept. 30 deadline, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), a key component of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine passed in April, allows the president to transfer defense articles and services from U.S. stocks in response to emergencies. PDA has been the primary mechanism the Biden administration has used to ship weapons to Ukraine.
- The Canadian Press
Zelenskyy presses US military leaders to let Ukraine strike deeper in Russia
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) — Ukraine needs the ability to strike deep within Russia now, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. and allied military leaders Friday as Kyiv more fervently pressed the West to loosen weapons use restrictions and allow it to target Russian air bases and launch sites far from the border.
- Reuters
UK, US spy chiefs call for 'staying the course' on Ukraine
The heads of the U.S. CIA and Britain's spy service said in an op-ed on Saturday that "staying the course" in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia was more important than ever and they vowed to further their cooperation there and on other challenges. The op-ed in the Financial Times by CIA Director William Burns and Richard Moore, chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, was the first ever jointly authored by heads of their agencies. The agencies "stand together in resisting an assertive Russia and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine," they said.
- CNN
‘All the streets were destroyed:’ Palestinians count the cost as Israel pulls back from Jenin
Residents of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, are taking stock after nine days of what they say has been the most intense and sustained Israeli military operation in their city since October 7.
- The Canadian Press
US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems
BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called WhisperGate malware attacks aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States.
- Reuters
Britain to send 650 air defence missiles to Ukraine in latest support
The British government said on Friday it would provide Ukraine with 650 lightweight multi-role missiles worth 162 million pounds ($213.13 million) to help protect the country from Russian drones and bombing. Russia last week unleashed its largest air attack on Ukraine since the full-scale war began early in 2022. Ukraine has made repeated requests for more air defence support to defend itself from missile and drone attacks.
- Euronews
Sympathetic view of Russian soldiers creates controversy at Venice Film Festival
Russian-Canadian filmmaker Anastasia Trofimova has defended her film 'Russians at War' as an "attempt to see through the fog of war".
- PA Media: UK News
UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military
President Zelensky used a meeting of allied nations to repeat his request to be allowed to use long-range missiles against targets in Russia.