Drone pilots come from civilian life — managers, investors, students. Buhan, once a trading manager, now flies Arbalet interceptors in Kharkiv. “We’d have had different lives if not for the war. But we must fight to be free,” another pilot Daos says. 6X
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Arbalet drones intercept Orlan and Zala recon drones near Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, the 3rd Assault Brigade uses Arbalet interceptors. These $500 drones fly 110 mph and detonate grenades mid-air to destroy Orlan and Zala reconnaissance models. Pilots say novices often learn faster than experienced FPV operators. 5/
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Russian soldiers advance on suicidal orders fearing officers more than death
Afer adds that Russian soldiers keep advancing on suicidal orders because they are more afraid of their officers than of being killed. 3/
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Ukraine’s drone war: FPVs hit rear, jammers down 35 Russian drones daily
The Guardian: Ukraine’s frontline is a war of drones. FPVs hit 12–14 km into the rear, forcing supplies to move on foot or land robots. Da Vinci Wolves jammers down 30–35 Russian drones daily. Operator Shoni: “Last month we closed the sky. Russians said they couldn’t fly.” 1/
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Da Vinci Wolves kill 11 Russians near Pokrovsk in 24 hours
Da Vinci Wolves near Pokrovsk fight constant Russian infiltration. Russians try to expose weak spots as troops sneak through one by one. Survivors regroup into squads of 10 and attack. “In 24 hours we killed 11,” says deputy commander Afer. 2/
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Europe urged to act without Trump: more aid, defense, sanctions
6/7 Europe must stop waiting.
It’s time to step up: •More military aid to Ukraine
•More investment in defense
•Stronger sanctions on russia Trump won’t lead. So Europe must -
Russian drone attacks surge past 500 per night
Russian drone attacks jumped from hundreds to over 500 per night in recent months The 810-drone assault on 6-7 September shows Moscow testing Ukraine's air defense limits through sheer volume
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Russia kills mother and her 2-month-old baby in Kyiv apartment
Russia killed today Victoria and her 2 month baby. In Kyiv. In their apartment.
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Russia offers $21k bonuses to maintain troop flow amid losses
Moscow offers $21,000 signing bonuses and uses propaganda to maintain steady troop flow, Ukraine's military intelligence says The 35,000-soldier monthly intake lets Russia replace battlefield losses while maintaining pressure on Ukraine's smaller forces
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Svyrydenko urges closing sky, stronger sanctions, and guarantees for Ukraine
Svyrydenko: Help Ukraine close the sky, strengthen sanctions against Russia, and create a system of guarantees for Ukraine that will force Russia to stop. 2X