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UK and Ukraine succeed in first Octopus interceptor drone tests

Ukraine and the United Kingdom announced on January 15, 2026, the successful first test flights of Octopus interceptor drones, marking a pivotal advancement in their collaborative defense initiative. This breakthrough aims to neutralize the persistent Russian drone assaults battering Ukrainian urban......

Russian forces use Starlink to control BM-35 drones in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces documented the first confirmed case of a Russian BM-35 kamikaze drone controlled via Starlink satellite internet, signaling a troubling escalation in drone warfare tactics. Military expert Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov reported the incident on January 15, highlighting how such......

Ukraine's low-cost interceptors destroy 64 Russian Shahed drones in one night

Ukrainian forces achieved a significant milestone in aerial defense by deploying homegrown interceptor drones to neutralize 64 Russian Shahed attack drones on January 13, 2026. This marked one of the highest single-day tallies confirmed for such defensive operations since Russia's full-scale invasion......

Ukraine deploys US Tempest system to down 21 Russian drones

Ukrainian forces have successfully intercepted at least 21 Russian Shahed drones using a newly revealed American-made short-range air defense system that had been operating covertly for months. The Tempest, a mobile platform developed by Virginia-based V2X, made its public combat debut in footage released......

United Kingdom starts production of Ukrainian Octopus interceptor drones

The United Kingdom has kicked off production of Ukraine's advanced Octopus interceptor drones this January, with deliveries set to begin next month as part of a broadened defense partnership aimed at countering Russia's relentless aerial bombardment campaign. On January 8 in Kiev, Ukrainian......

Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Moscow, closing airports

Ukrainian forces unleashed one of their largest drone barrages on Moscow and surrounding Russian regions late on January 3 and overnight into January 4, prompting temporary shutdowns of two major airports and widespread flight disruptions in the capital. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting......

Ukraine accelerates drone production for 2025

Ukraine's military anticipates delivery of around three million FPV drones by the end of 2025, a sharp increase of nearly 2.5 times over the prior year, according to a recent announcement from Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal. The bulk of these units, approximately 2.4 million, will come from domestic......

Ukraine deploys high-speed, low-cost interceptor drones in new phase of defense strategy

Ukraine has unveiled a new generation of homegrown interceptor drones capable of reaching speeds of up to 400 kilometers per hour, marking a breakthrough in its fight against Russian aerial assaults. Developed with domestic innovation and volunteer support, these drones are transforming the cost and......

Ukrainian drones hit chemical complex and energy sites in deep Russian territory

Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks that penetrated deep into Russian territory, striking energy and industrial facilities and prompting widespread power outages across several regions. The incidents mark one of the boldest Ukrainian operations against strategic infrastructure inside Russia as both......