Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Reportedly Killed in Ukrainian Strike in Crimea; UN Finds Russia Tortured Ukrainian Captives

Commander of Russian Black Sea fleet killed in Ukrainian strike on fleet's headquarters in Crimea along with dozens of others. Deaths not confirmed by Russia yet.
Russia claims to have shot down 7 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod region. Air raid alert over Sevastopol lifted after missile intercepted.
UN inquiry finds Russia tortured Ukrainian captives to death.
Poland's president open to resuming weapons supplies to Ukraine once Poland replenishes its own stockpile.
Kremlin closely monitoring "dangerous" situation in Kosovo after ethnic Serb gunmen battled police over the weekend.

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8/2/2023

Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port that is key to grain exports

Main Topic: Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian ports and infrastructure Key Points: 1. Russian drones have targeted Ukrainian ports, causing significant damage and fires. 2. The attacks have disrupted Ukrainian grain exports, impacting global food security. 3. Ukraine's air force has intercepted multiple drones, but some have successfully hit their targets.

8/9/2023

Ukraine turns to sea drones in bid to take the war to Russia

Main Topic: Ukraine's use of aerial and sea drones to counter Russia's military presence. Key Points: 1. Ukraine is using aerial and sea drones to target high-profile Russian assets, signaling a shift in its strategy to wear down Russia. 2. Sea drones are emerging as a new capability for Ukraine to challenge Russia's maritime dominance, with the ability to carry heavier loads of explosives. 3. The use of drones allows Ukraine to strike back without risking personnel loss and can potentially overwhelm Russian defenses, forcing them to use more resources to counter the attacks.

8/27/2023

Inside Ukraine’s drone war against Putin

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.

9/6/2023

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.

9/6/2023

Russia "hiding" navy behind Crimea amid intensifying attacks: Kyiv

Ukraine's naval drone offensive in the Black Sea is forcing Russia to hide its ships behind Crimea or in heavily protected ports, as they try to avoid collisions with Ukrainian naval drones and protect the Kerch Strait Bridge, according to a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy.

9/16/2023

Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Production, Vows More Attacks on Russian Ships

Ukraine's Deputy PM and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, predicts that Ukraine will be able to carry out more drone attacks on Russian military ships due to a surge in the production of Ukrainian drones, with the number of drones expected to reach 120-140 by the year's end.

9/17/2023

Russia Claims Ukraine Launched Drone Attacks Across Crimea and Mainland, Damaging Oil Depot

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.

10/17/2023

Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered Autonomous Drones for Faster Recon and Strikes

Ukrainian-developed Saker Scout drones are carrying out autonomous strikes on Russian forces without the need for a human operator, demonstrating the first known use of such technology, as the company aims to develop a "kill chain" to defeat Russian forces.

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Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander Reportedly Killed in Ukrainian Strike in Crimea; UN Finds Russia Tortured Ukrainian Captives

Commander of Russian Black Sea fleet killed in Ukrainian strike on fleet's headquarters in Crimea along with dozens of others. Deaths not confirmed by Russia yet.
Russia claims to have shot down 7 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod region. Air raid alert over Sevastopol lifted after missile intercepted.
UN inquiry finds Russia tortured Ukrainian captives to death.
Poland's president open to resuming weapons supplies to Ukraine once Poland replenishes its own stockpile.
Kremlin closely monitoring "dangerous" situation in Kosovo after ethnic Serb gunmen battled police over the weekend.

sky.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/2/2023

Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian port that is key to grain exports

8/9/2023

Ukraine turns to sea drones in bid to take the war to Russia

8/27/2023

Inside Ukraine’s drone war against Putin

9/6/2023

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.

9/6/2023

Russia "hiding" navy behind Crimea amid intensifying attacks: Kyiv

9/16/2023

Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Production, Vows More Attacks on Russian Ships

9/17/2023

Russia Claims Ukraine Launched Drone Attacks Across Crimea and Mainland, Damaging Oil Depot

10/17/2023

Ukraine Deploys AI-Powered Autonomous Drones for Faster Recon and Strikes