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How Israel used AI and smuggled-in drones to prepare attack on Iran

AI was used to help Israelis quickly sift through troves of data they had obtained, said one officer.

Europe News

Russian strike on warehouse destroys 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid

A warehouse in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia was struck by Russian drones in the early hours of Saturday, rendering some 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid unusable.

Europe News

Top defence CEO touts need for €100 billion EU defence fund

The EU and its member states are aiming to significantly ramp up defence production before the end of the decade, when intelligence experts believe Russia could be in a position to attack another European country.

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Russia attacks Kyiv and Odesa with another missile and drone strike

Russia launched another mass missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Tuesday. Kyiv and Odesa were specifically targeted, with the residential areas and medical facilities damaged, including a maternity hospital in the port city on the Black Sea.

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Russia launches 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine in record strike

Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised most of the incoming targets, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles.

Ukraine

Russian forces launch overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "tough coercion of Russia to peace" after a series of strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent days.

Europe News

French companies to manufacture drones in Ukraine

The Russian invasion in 2022 and Ukrainian resistance for over three years have transformed drones into one of the most strategic weapons of the 21st century. However, according to the military, France was until now "insufficiently prepared" for this upheaval in warfare.

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Why drone lessons from Ukraine are key to defending Taiwan from China

"I believe if there is any country that can stop China, Taiwan might be one of them, but it has to be collective actions with our partners. So we can't do this alone," a Taiwanese Legislator told Euronews Next.

Europe News

NATO adapts drones to transport blood to injured frontline soldiers

NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness.

Ukraine

Kyiv releases new drone footage and details of Operation ‘Spiderweb’

Ukraine’s security service has released new drone footage of its operation "Spiderweb" on Wednesday, showing how exactly Kyiv struck 41 Russian heavy military bombers. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Kyiv would not have launched its drone strike if Moscow had accepted Kyiv's calls for a ceasefire.

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Russian attack on Ukraine's Sumy kills at least three and injures 20

Russia attacked the Sumy city centre with long-range multiple-launch rocket systems, killing at least three civilians and injuring 20 people. The strike followed an overnight drone attack with over 100 UAVs launched by Moscow.

Ukraine

How Ukraine destroyed over a third of Russian bombers

Ukraine has destroyed over a third of all Russian missile carriers in a coordinated drone attack on Sunday orchestrated from within Russian territory. How was "Operation Spiderweb" planned, and how was it executed?

Russia

Ukraine says it has hit more than 40 Russian warplanes

Ukraine's Security Service hit 41 Russian military aircraft, including strategic bombers, in a large-scale operation using drones on Sunday. Russia confirmed the attacks.

Russia

Several Russian airports suspend operations over Ukrainian drone raids

Several airports in Russia suspended operations overnight on Tuesday amid drone alerts. Over the past weeks, Kyiv has intensified its drone attacks on Russian cities, including Moscow, causing significant disruptions in Russian airspace.

Europe News

How marine drones have become essential in the fight against mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

China

China's new 'drone mothership' expected to launch within days

When it is fully operational, Jiu Tian will release a vast swarm of up to 100 smaller drones that would work together to overwhelm an enemy's air defence systems.

World

Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in Ukraine

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.

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How tech is being used to preserve the secrecy of the conclave

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the secretive papal vote.

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Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis

Hundreds of drones illuminated the night sky above Spain’s Montserrat Abbey on Saturday in a tribute to Pope Francis, hours after his funeral in the Vatican.

Yemen

Seven US Reaper drones downed by Houthis in Yemen

Since the Trump administration launched the campaign on 15 March, the US has struck more than 800 Houthi targets — but senators are raising concerns about civilian casualties.