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Inside Russia’s push to recruit students as drone pilots in Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in late 2022, a hugely unpopular measure that led to a mass exodus of men who feared being drafted into the war. Since then, the Kremlin has stayed clear of announcing any new mobilization efforts. But what’s been happening to Russian students in recent months … Read more

Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal as Iran war highlights capabilities, and necessities

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Kyiv — The governments of the U.S. and Ukraine have drafted a memorandum outlining the terms of a potential new defense deal between the countries, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The draft hashed out by the U.S. State Department and Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olha Stefanishyna is a first step toward … Read more

United flight from San Francisco to San Diego reports close call with drone just before landing

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A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego on Wednesday morning, authorities said. A United spokesperson said Flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to the plane’s arrival at San Diego International Airport. The flight landed safely, and … Read more

Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime after drone strike kills journalist

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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed a journalist on Wednesday were a war crime, Lebanon’s prime minister said. A journalists’ union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where the reporter was left trapped beneath rubble. Amal Khalil, 43, a journalist with the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, bled to death in the ruins … Read more

Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine 00:46 UP NEXT Ukrainian president says robots captured territory from Russian soldiers 03:03 Zelenskyy: Russia Took Images of US Air Base Before Iran Strike 03:08 Russia fires nearly a … Read more

2 dead in Russian drone strikes in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire for Orthodox Easter

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Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported, ahead of a proposed ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. A further two people were wounded in the attack on the Black Sea port city, when drones hit a residential area, damaging apartment buildings, houses and a … Read more