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Posted 9/16/2023, 10:01:00 AM

Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Strikes on Russian Forces, Tests AI Systems to Guide Attacks

Ukraine's digital minister says there will be more drone attacks on Russian warships. Ukraine has ramped up drone production over 100 times in the past year.
Ukraine is testing AI systems to detect targets for drones when communications are disrupted. Drones can recognize targets like tanks in forests.
After recent sea drone attacks, Ukraine is taking responsibility for strikes on Crimea after previously not confirming involvement.
Russia acknowledges Ukraine missile attack damaged a warship and submarine but says it has repelled sea drone attacks.
Ukraine's government-run crowdfunding platform raises money for military equipment like drones used in recent attacks.

reuters.com

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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.

9/5/2023

Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines

Ukrainian cyber-operators are engaged in a high-tech battle with their Russian counterparts on the front lines of the war, using a combination of hacking skills, special forces tactics, and advanced technologies such as AI visual recognition systems and drones. They are also countering Russian cyber-attacks by penetrating their systems and listening to their phone calls, while learning new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield.

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.

10/6/2023

Ukraine Deploys AI-Equipped Drones to Front Lines

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, announced the deployment of nearly 2,000 UAVs equipped with AI for reconnaissance and artillery fire targeting in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

10/6/2023

Ukraine Deploys 2,000 AI Drones, Credits Them With 220 Hits Against Russia Last Week

Approximately 2,000 AI-equipped drones have been deployed by Ukraine's Army of Drones program to assist frontline troops in tasks such as reconnaissance and artillery adjustment, identifying and tracking targets from high altitudes using AI software.

10/9/2023

Ukraine Buys Thousands of Drones from China and Crowdfunding to Boost Improvised Air Force against Russia

Ukraine has purchased 2,000 Chinese-origin drones for surveillance on the battlefield in its ongoing drone wars with Russia, aiming to conduct reconnaissance, adjust artillery, and locate hidden Russian targets, despite facing challenges from Russian electronic warfare and anti-aircraft fire.

10/13/2023

Ukraine Deploys AI Drones That Can Identify and Attack Targets Without Human Control, Marking First Confirmed Use of Killer Robots

Summary: Ukrainian attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence are autonomously identifying and attacking targets, marking the first confirmed use of autonomous weapons or "killer robots."

Topics

Posted 9/16/2023, 10:01:00 AM

Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Strikes on Russian Forces, Tests AI Systems to Guide Attacks

Ukraine's digital minister says there will be more drone attacks on Russian warships. Ukraine has ramped up drone production over 100 times in the past year.
Ukraine is testing AI systems to detect targets for drones when communications are disrupted. Drones can recognize targets like tanks in forests.
After recent sea drone attacks, Ukraine is taking responsibility for strikes on Crimea after previously not confirming involvement.
Russia acknowledges Ukraine missile attack damaged a warship and submarine but says it has repelled sea drone attacks.
Ukraine's government-run crowdfunding platform raises money for military equipment like drones used in recent attacks.

reuters.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

9/5/2023

Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines

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.

10/6/2023

Ukraine Deploys AI-Equipped Drones to Front Lines

10/6/2023

Ukraine Deploys 2,000 AI Drones, Credits Them With 220 Hits Against Russia Last Week

10/9/2023

Ukraine Buys Thousands of Drones from China and Crowdfunding to Boost Improvised Air Force against Russia

10/13/2023

Ukraine Deploys AI Drones That Can Identify and Attack Targets Without Human Control, Marking First Confirmed Use of Killer Robots

Summary: Ukrainian attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence are autonomously identifying and attacking targets, marking the first confirmed use of autonomous weapons or "killer robots."