The staggering implications of AI drone warfare
Ukrainian drones, including those made from cardboard, are causing significant damage to Russian military targets, highlighting the effectiveness of cheap and AI-powered weapons in modern warfare.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 4:30:00 PM
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Ukraine is developing its drone capabilities, using new types of drones to target Russian-controlled areas and engage in a psychological war, but scaling up production and obtaining resources remains a challenge.
Ukraine's air force commander claims that over three dozen Russian attack drones were shot down, saving scarce anti-aircraft guided missiles for Russian airplanes and missiles, while a Russian court will consider the appeal of the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich next Tuesday, and it has been announced that the two naval vessels damaged in a Ukrainian missile attack on a Sevastopol shipyard will be restored.
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, has stated that the country will increase its use of drones for attacks on Russian warships, with a significant rise in drone production and the testing of AI systems for target detection.
Russia claims to have foiled a coordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, with drones also targeting Moscow and causing disruptions to air traffic, while a fire at an oil depot in southwest Russia was reportedly caused by a Ukrainian drone.