Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

The escalation comes after U.S. President Joe Biden last weekend authorized the use of American-supplied long-range missiles by Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia, finally responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s demands that Western allies loosen restrictions on donated weapons. The Kremlin warned there would be consequences for the move. Ukraine also reportedly fired British … Read more

Here’s How US Researchers Are Turning Dead Birds Into Drones For Wildlife Research

Here’s How US Researchers Are Turning Dead Birds Into Drones For Wildlife Research

Zombie birds may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers in the United States are bringing the concept to life—minus the apocalyptic twist. At the New Mexico Tech Institute of Mining and Technology, scientists are repurposing deceased birds into drones, aiming to revolutionise wildlife research. This groundbreaking project, led by Professor Mostafa Hassanalian, … Read more

Biden says Ukraine can launch US missiles against targets in Russia

Biden says Ukraine can launch US missiles against targets in Russia

In the span of 24 hours, the war raging for more than two years in Ukraine has intensified significantly. After a massive barrage of drone and rocket attacks struck their territory overnight into Sunday, and as missiles continued to fall the following evening, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Ukrainian armed forces to use American weaponry … Read more

Russia hits Ukraine energy system with massive attack of drones, missiles – POLITICO

Russia hits Ukraine energy system with massive attack of drones, missiles – POLITICO

The Ukrainian president said Moscow used various types of drones, “as well as cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles,” in the strikes. In the southern city of Mykolaiv, “a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children,” Zelenskyy said. Another woman was killed in the Lviv region, the BBC reported. Poland — … Read more

EU to press China over drones for Russia, warns of ‘consequences’ – POLITICO

EU to press China over drones for Russia, warns of ‘consequences’ – POLITICO

“If we finally confirm there is a transfer of drones [from China to Russia], then that will have consequences,” added the official, who declined to spell out what those consequences could be. The comments, which come more than a month after Reuters first reported on the drone factory, hint at a hardening stance toward China … Read more

Prison dubbed ‘airport’ because it’s swarmed by drug-delivery drones

Prison dubbed ‘airport’ because it’s swarmed by drug-delivery drones

A PRISON has been dubbed an airport because it is swarmed by so many drug-delivery drones. They can be flown directly into more than a dozen cells after lags used kettle heating elements to burn holes in perspex windows. Other inmates stole mops and brooms to hook packages dangled from drones hovering outside. Almost two … Read more

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Ukraine faces toughest winter yet as energy shortages loom  – POLITICO

Attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be particularly serious, said Kharchenko, the analyst. Kyiv’s reactors currently provide 60 percent of the country’s total power output and any missile strikes on the energy infrastructure supporting those plants could put them out of commission.  Last month, Ukraine urged the European Union for help, fearing Russia would soon … Read more

North Korea Says Probe ‘Proved’ Seoul To Blame For Drones

North Korea Says Probe ‘Proved’ Seoul To Blame For Drones

This undated picture released from North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on October 19 shows what is claimed to be a recovered South Korean drone AFP North Korean state media said Monday that an investigation had “proved” South Korea’s military sent a drone over Pyongyang to drop propaganda leaflets, calling it … Read more

Israel strikes Beirut, Gaza following drone attack on Netanyahu’s home – POLITICO

Israel strikes Beirut, Gaza following drone attack on Netanyahu’s home – POLITICO

This follows a drone attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israeli town of Caesare on Saturday. Gideon Sa’ar, a member of Netanyahu’s security cabinet, said he holds Lebanon responsible for this attack. “From the territory of a U.N. member state — Lebanon — an assassination attempt was made on the prime … Read more

Drone launched at Netanyahu’s home; Israeli strike kills 33 in Gaza – POLITICO

Drone launched at Netanyahu’s home; Israeli strike kills 33 in Gaza – POLITICO

An Israeli airstrike Friday on a refugee camp in northern Gaza killed at least 33 people including 21 women, the BBC reported, citing the Gaza Strip’s Hamas-run health authorities. Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya reiterated the Palestinian group’s position that no hostages would be released “unless the aggression against our people in Gaza stops,” France24 reported.  Iran’s Supreme Leader … Read more