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Russia’s approach in the Arctic relies on persistent presence and logistical support, making vessels like the Project 23550 (such as the Purga and the Ivan Papanin) central to its strategy. (Picture source: Ukraine AFU and Russian MoD) Russia’s approach in the Arctic relies on persistent presence and logistical support, making vessels like the Project 23550 (such as the Purga and the Ivan Papanin) central to its strategy. (Picture source: Ukraine AFU and Russian MoD)

Ukraine strikes Russian Project 23550 combat icebreaker Purga in surprise attack over 1,000 km from war zone

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Ukraine demonstrated its long-range strike capability by damaging a Russian Project 23550 Arktika-class icebreaking patrol ship, identified as the ...
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The Ukrainian drone used to shoot down the Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in flight was a fiber-optic FPV system produced by General Chereshnya, specifically from the OPTIX series that was officially certified in late December 2025. (Picture source: Telegram/USF Army) The Ukrainian drone used to shoot down the Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in flight was a fiber-optic FPV system produced by General Chereshnya, specifically from the OPTIX series that was officially certified in late December 2025. (Picture source: Telegram/USF Army)

Ukraine's fiber-optic drone shoots down Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in flight for the first time

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Ukrainian forces used a fiber-optic FPV drone from the General Chereshnya Optix series to shoot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in flight ov...
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The Saab 340 AEW&C, also known as ASC 890, is capable of tracking up to 1,000 airborne targets and 500 surface targets simultaneously, and its radar’s lookdown capability allows it to detect low-flying threats that would otherwise be obscured by terrain. (Picture source: NATO and X/WarTranslated) The Saab 340 AEW&C, also known as ASC 890, is capable of tracking up to 1,000 airborne targets and 500 surface targets simultaneously, and its radar’s lookdown capability allows it to detect low-flying threats that would otherwise be obscured by terrain. (Picture source: NATO and X/WarTranslated)

Ukraine deploys Swedish ASC 890 early warning aircraft for first time against Russian missile attacks

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Ukraine seems to have publicly deployed the Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C (ASC 890) airborne early warning and control aircraft for the first time in oper...
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The TOS-3 launcher pod is fitted with protective mesh screening, like the TOS-2, Volnorez electronic warfare systems, and possibly a digital fire control and communications equipment to support extended engagement distances. (Picture source: Russian MoD) The TOS-3 launcher pod is fitted with protective mesh screening, like the TOS-2, Volnorez electronic warfare systems, and possibly a digital fire control and communications equipment to support extended engagement distances. (Picture source: Russian MoD)

Russia deploys new TOS-3 Drakon thermobaric rocket system in Ukraine against fortified positions

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On February 4, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defense released official footage showing the TOS-3 Drakon heavy flamethrower system conducting combat...
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The Mac Owl can ford water obstacles up to 1,200 mm deep without preparation, cross ditches up to 800 mm wide, climb gradients of 60 percent, and operate on lateral slopes of up to 21 percent. (Picture source: X/Dimko Zhluktenko) The Mac Owl can ford water obstacles up to 1,200 mm deep without preparation, cross ditches up to 800 mm wide, climb gradients of 60 percent, and operate on lateral slopes of up to 21 percent. (Picture source: X/Dimko Zhluktenko)

Ukraine starts testing new Mac Owl 4x4 armored personnel carrier under combat conditions

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On February 1, 2026, Dimko Zhluktenko reported that the Mac Owl armored personnel carrier had entered testing with units of the Ukrainian Army foll...
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Russia uses the Shahed-107 primarily to strike targets 100 to 300 kilometers behind the Ukrainian front line, making it suitable for attacks on logistics hubs, fuel depots, command posts, air defense systems, and infrastructure nodes that are costly to defend continuously. (Picture source: Wild Hornets and Iranian MoD) Russia uses the Shahed-107 primarily to strike targets 100 to 300 kilometers behind the Ukrainian front line, making it suitable for attacks on logistics hubs, fuel depots, command posts, air defense systems, and infrastructure nodes that are costly to defend continuously. (Picture source: Wild Hornets and Iranian MoD)

Ukraine downs first Iranian Shahed-107 drone with high-speed Sting interceptor

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On January 24, 2026, Wild Hornets confirmed the first recorded interception of an Iranian-made Shahed-107 loitering munition by a Ukrainian Sting i...
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Russia’s Geran-5 is a jet-powered long-range strike drone assessed by Ukrainian intelligence as a derivative of Iran’s Karrar UAV, featuring a conventional fixed-wing layout, an estimated 1,000 km range, a 90 kg warhead, jam-resistant satellite navigation, and potential options for air launch from Su-25 aircraft and experimental carriage of short-range air-to-air missiles (Picture source: Open source). Russia’s Geran-5 is a jet-powered long-range strike drone assessed by Ukrainian intelligence as a derivative of Iran’s Karrar UAV, featuring a conventional fixed-wing layout, an estimated 1,000 km range, a 90 kg warhead, jam-resistant satellite navigation, and potential options for air launch from Su-25 aircraft and experimental carriage of short-range air-to-air missiles (Picture source: Open source).

Russia Deploys the New Geran-5 Jet Strike Drone in Ukraine in Its First Combat Use

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Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has conducted the first combat use of a new jet-powered long-range strike drone known as Geran-5 during...
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UK-supplied Raven and Gravehawk air-defence systems deployed in Ukraine combine high-mobility launch platforms with infrared-guided air-to-air missiles adapted for ground use, enabling rapid engagement of drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft while strengthening short-range and point air defence against Russian aerial threats (Picture source: UK MoD). UK-supplied Raven and Gravehawk air-defence systems deployed in Ukraine combine high-mobility launch platforms with infrared-guided air-to-air missiles adapted for ground use, enabling rapid engagement of drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft while strengthening short-range and point air defence against Russian aerial threats (Picture source: UK MoD).

UK Sends Raven and Gravehawk Air Defenses to Ukraine to Counter Russian Drones and Missiles

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The UK government says it has delivered 13 Raven short-range air defense systems and two prototype Gravehawk launchers to Ukraine, with more Graveh...
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Russian tanks operate in coordinated pairs supported by real-time drone reconnaissance, using short forward dashes and overwatch fire to reduce exposure to FPV drones and modern anti-tank threats while maintaining direct-fire pressure on the battlefield (Picture source: Rostec). Russian tanks operate in coordinated pairs supported by real-time drone reconnaissance, using short forward dashes and overwatch fire to reduce exposure to FPV drones and modern anti-tank threats while maintaining direct-fire pressure on the battlefield (Picture source: Rostec).

Russian Tanks Change Battlefield Tactics as Drone Attacks Dominate Fighting in Ukraine

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Russian tank crews from the Vostok grouping have outlined a paired maneuver tactic near Sladkoye, combining overwatch fire, short forward dashes, a...
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M1A1 Abrams firepower centers on a 120 mm smoothbore cannon with stabilized sights and digital fire control for accurate long-range day-night shots, backed by 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns for close defense (Picture source: 425th Separate Assault Regiment, Ukrainian Armed Forces). M1A1 Abrams firepower centers on a 120 mm smoothbore cannon with stabilized sights and digital fire control for accurate long-range day-night shots, backed by 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns for close defense (Picture source: 425th Separate Assault Regiment, Ukrainian Armed Forces).

Upgraded Australian M1A1 Abrams Tanks Enter Ukraine Combat Service Against Drone Threats

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Ukrainian forces have begun combat operations with 49 Australian-supplied M1A1 Abrams tanks, using them primarily as protected direct-fire platform...
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Ukraine may now have to allocate more air defense assets and counter-UAS resources to deal with such a threat, as MANPADS-armed drones could potentially serve as a decentralized air defense layer for Russia's advancing forces. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD) Ukraine may now have to allocate more air defense assets and counter-UAS resources to deal with such a threat, as MANPADS-armed drones could potentially serve as a decentralized air defense layer for Russia's advancing forces. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD)

Russia arms Shahed drone with Igla-S air defense missile to shoot down Ukrainian helicopters

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On January 4, 2026, the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces stated that fighters from the Darknode Battalion of the 412th Nemesis Brigade intercepted...
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The Hwasal-1 Ra-3 (also referenced as Hwasal-1D-3) is seen during a test launch from what appears to be a paved runway, likely at Onchon Airbase on North Korea’s western coast. The missile, equipped with a modified large-diameter warhead, was unveiled during a strategic cruise missile test on April 20, 2024. The Hwasal-1 Ra-3 (also referenced as Hwasal-1D-3) is seen during a test launch from what appears to be a paved runway, likely at Onchon Airbase on North Korea’s western coast. The missile, equipped with a modified large-diameter warhead, was unveiled during a strategic cruise missile test on April 20, 2024.

INTEL: Russia May Deploy North Korean Hwasal-1 RA-3 Cruise Missile in Ukraine War

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Russia is reportedly preparing to deploy a variant of North Korea’s Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile in combat operations against Ukraine, ac...
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