‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky Ukrainian forces airdrop supplies to city where bodies are left to be eaten by dogs because of deadly risk from drones The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon 'dangerous' escalation Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year. Euronews · Sep 27
Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the UN general assembly in New York even though relations have been frozen since the invasion. What we know on day 1,677 The Guardian - AU · Sep 27
'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day The world's largest aerial shark surveillance program is being rolled out after drones detected an average of 20 sharks a day during winter. AAP · Sep 27
Russian strike drone Geran-4: How it works and what it can do? Russian Geran-4, a fast and jet-powered attack drone, has been introduced to bypass improved Ukrainian air defenses and mobile interceptor groups. The drone seems to have been evolved from the Iranian-derived Shahed drones family. The Economic Times · Sep 26
At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure. France 24 · Sep 26
Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East. Euronews · Sep 26
Kyiv has become a frontline city - and winter is on the way Residents of Ukraine’s capital prepare for power cuts, drones and bitter cold by stocking up on generators, food and ‘dry showers’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests New research suggests the technology could be used to increase out-of-hospital access to life-saving devices The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Alleged prison drug-drop plan foiled after drone crash Two men have been charged after police found a drone attached to a package containing drugs and other contraband in a creek near a prison. AAP · Sep 26
Watch: Russian drones hit McDonald’s-linked warehouse in Ukraine, 5 killed A warehouse used by the logistics partner of US fast-food chain McDonald's was hit in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv on Friday, with Ukrainian authorities saying five people were killed and 27 injured across the capital. The Times of India · Sep 25
North Koreans, 25,000 of Them, Are Building Russia's Drones — And Funding Kim's Nukes A UN report reveals 25,000 North Koreans build Russia's attack drones via student visa fraud, funneling up to $800M into Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. Latin Times · Sep 25
Lowe’s becomes first home improvement store to use drone delivery Lowe’s can send small items up to 2.5 pounds, including hand tools and paint products The Independent UK · Sep 25
Sweden and Finland scramble fighter jets to intercept group of Russian warplanes in first joint operation Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson said the Baltic Sea has ‘never been better protected’ by Nato jets The Independent UK · Sep 25
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Xbox controllers can operate these weapons: US deploys high-energy systems in Strait of Hormuz to counter drones & missiles Xbox-style controllers to operate laser weapons: US military is deploying high-energy laser weapons in the Strait of Hormuz to counter drones and other aerial threats, with soldiers reportedly operating the systems using reconfigured Xbox-style controllers, according to The New York Post. The systems use concentrated beams of energy to disable…
Euronews · Sep 25 Ukraine: Russian drone barrage on Kyiv kills teenage boy and wounds 20 residents A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.
The Conversation · Sep 25 Russia’s new jet-powered drones mark latest evolution in air war above Ukraine The air war between Russia and Ukraine has evolved constantly since the start of the conflict. The latest example is Russia’s deployment of a new type of long-range, jet-powered drone, which is having a significant effect on Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities against aerial attack.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25 Why are AI drones filming at Scotland's busiest train station? DRONE and AI technology is now being used above Scotland's busiest railway station, with filming taking place to train AI models
International Business Times UK · Sep 25 Mysterious Orb With 'No Wings, No Engine' Caught on Video Flying Over Los Angeles in Traffic Broadcast A Fox 11 helicopter filmed a dark orb moving above a Los Angeles freeway, prompting debate among viewers over whether it was a balloon, drone or something unidentified.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 The critical infrastructure Europe - and Nato - needs to protect from Russia IN FOCUS: Putin could attack ports, transport and communications in a bid to test Nato’s resolve. Experts tell Maira Butt that Nato members must start preparing for the worst
Euronews · Sep 25 EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.
Euronews · Sep 25 The drones Russia could use to strike Europe from its Mediterranean ghost fleet Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 India allows Ukrainians and American accused of training Myanmar insurgents to go home Indian police arrested the foreigners on terrorism allegations in March but later downgraded the charges
The Times of India · Sep 25 Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, train in overnight drone attacks; 2 killed Russian governor Yuri Slyusar said around 50 drones were destroyed over the region and the strike forced the refinery to temporarily suspend operations. He said there were no reports of casualties there. In Ulyanovsk, eight people were injured after another drone attack damaged industrial and civilian infrastructure, Governor Alexei Russkikh…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 25 France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, French President Emmanuel Macron has said in a TV interview. He also denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central…