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World Mar 11

Ukrainian troops share lessons learned from fighting Iran's Shahed drones

By Jack Hewson, Tetiana Burianova

World Mar 11

FILE PHOTO: Aftermath of Iranian strikes in Manama
Watch 5:38
How Ukraine is helping the U.S. defend against Iran's drone attacks

Now that the Shahed drone threat has arrived in the Middle East, the U.S. and Arab allies have formally requested Ukraine's help. This week, Ukrainian troops have arrived to begin their training. Nick Schifrin spoke with the official who's key…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev

World Mar 06

Russian drone strike in Kyiv
U.S. will send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say

An American anti-drone system proven to work against Russian drones in Ukraine will soon be sent to the Middle East to bolster U.S. defenses against Iranian drones, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Friday.

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

World Mar 05

P1-Sun FPV interceptor drone is displayed at an exhibition of Ukrainian drone makers in an undisclosed location in Ukraine
U.S. and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks delayed

Since Russia invaded its neighbor just over four years ago, Ukraine has pioneered the development of cut-price drone killers that cost as little as $1,000, rewriting the air defense rule book and making other countries take notice.

By Illia Novikov, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

World Feb 20

NATO exercise STEADFAST DART 26 in Germany
5 European allies pledge millions to build cheap drone defenses with Ukrainian know-how

Five European nations have announced a new program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia.

By Sam McNeil, Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press

Sep 18

Poland turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian weapons enter airspace

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Poland is tapping into Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare by setting up joint military training and manufacturing projects.

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Jul 01

After record Russian drone attacks in June, Ukrainian drone hits industrial plant deep inside Russia

By Illia Novikov, Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Officials say a Ukrainian drone has struck an industrial plant deep inside Russia, injuring several people and causing a fire.

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Jun 05

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases is lesson for West on vulnerabilities

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Ukraine said its “Operation Spiderweb” attacked Russian warplanes worth hundreds of millions of dollars, utilizing drones that each cost under $1,000.

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Jun 04

Trump says Putin told him Russia will respond to Ukrainian drone attack on airfields

By Hanna Arhirova, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

President Trump said Vladimir Putin told him “very strongly” in a phone call Wednesday that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields.

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Jun 02

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As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev

Ukraine launched an unprecedented attack that sent drones deep inside Russia to target bombers. Russia’s strikes also accelerated as it launched the largest drone salvo of the war. One attack killed more than a dozen soldiers, leading to the resignation…

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