Ukraine says that Russia isn’t just trying to kill its people with bombs and bullets but also through “ecological genocide,” according to a report published on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Kyiv claims that Russia intentionally poisoned the Seym River by dumping chemical waste from a sugar factory into the waterway in September. The waste reportedly included…

Robotic dogs have entered the battlefield in Ukraine, adding a futuristic element to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Known as “robo-fidos,” these machines, developed by the British company Brit Alliance, are equipped with thermal imaging cameras and remote-sensing technology. Ukraine has deployed more than 30 of these robotic units, referred to as BAD2, as part…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida overnight as a major Category 4 storm, leaving at least 3 people dead and leading to massive power outages. And the Oakland A’s have played their final home game after 57 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. At least 3 dead as Helene…

Ukraine has a new ground-based robot hitting the battlefields, and talk about a multifunctional platform. The unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is just the latest semi-autonomous device developed by Ukrainian domestic manufacturers. The Ground Robotic Fire Support Platform is built by Ukraine’s Temerland Military Solutions, and nicknamed the “Gnom.” But it’s certainly not something you’d want…

New intelligence suggests that Russia is running a secret drone production program in China, developing long-range attack drones for use in the Ukraine war. The program is led by IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of the state-owned Russian arms company Almaz-Antey, according to European intelligence sources and documents reviewed by Reuters. Kupol has developed a new…

In an effort to help Ukraine “win this war,” President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, $8 billion in military weapons and equipment is going to Kyiv. The announcement comes against the backdrop of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly. The Biden administration held talks…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is using Chinese satellites to photograph nuclear power stations in Ukraine, potentially preparing to strike them. Zelenskyy made the allegations during an interview with ABC News. “Russia has been using Chinese satellites and taking photos of the details of the objects on nuclear facilities,” Zelenskyy said. “Our experience is…

Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian ammunition depot, triggering a massive explosion that was captured on camera. According to the Ukrainian military, 2,000 tons of munitions had arrived at the depot before the attack. Over the past two years, Ukraine has significantly increased its domestic drone production, allowing it to scale up attacks on military…

Russia is still assessing the damage from an overnight drone attack on Wednesday, Sept. 18, that targeted a large military depot. The site is northwest of Moscow and hundreds of miles away from the Ukrainian border. Ukraine’s military took credit for the attack. The country’s security service and special operations forces targeted a Russian Defense…

One of the many lessons learned from Ukraine’s war against Russia’s illegal invasion is the effectiveness of drone warfare. While the offensive advantages to drones are clear, the ability to defend troops against drones in the hands of bad actors is equally crucial. This was the motivation behind Operation Hard Kill, a critical counter-drone warfare…