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Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukrainian Drones Attack russian Territory, The White House Announces $7.9 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Changes in russia's Nuclear Doctrine, and more

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Ukrainian drones attacked russian military facilities / Photo from russian sources
Ukrainian drones attacked russian military facilities / Photo from russian sources

Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the week

Ukrainian Drones Massively Attack russian Territory, Possibly Targeting Arsenal with Iranian Ballistic Missiles

On the night of September 29, more than 100 Ukrainian drones attacked russian territory. It is known that explosions were heard in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, near a military town.

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The 859th Center for Combat Employment and Retraining of Naval Aviation Flight Personnel of the Navy as well as the 190th Mixed Training Aviation Regiment are based near the airfield.

Ukraine Confirms Strike on russia’s Kotluban Arms Depot

Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a missile and artillery ammunition arsenal near the village of Kotluban in Volgograd region, russia, on the night from Saturday to Sunday

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Damage was inflicted on the arsenal storing and modernizing missile and artillery weapons of the Russian occupiers near the village of Kotluban, Volgograd region

That is according to the statment on the official page of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to available information, a train carrying Iranian missiles arrived at the arsenal on the eve of the attack.

Changes in russia's Nuclear Doctrine: What Is the Essence and Meaning, Expectations of the Kremlin

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russian dictator Putin changing the procedure for the use of nuclear weapons

russian dictator Putin plans to change the procedure for the use of nuclear weapons by announcing an expanded list of conditions at a meeting of the russia's Security Council.

The White House Announces that Ukraine Will Receive Long-range Cruise Bombs for F-16 Aircraft in Aid Package Worth $7.9 bln

The USA will transfer to Ukraine the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW long-range munition with a range of up to 130 km, which are compatible with F-16 fighters.

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JSOW-ER / Open source illustrative photo

This decision, as reported on the official website of the White House, was taken by US President Joe Biden on Thursday, September 26.

russia Equipped Shahed-136 with Starlink: Now Real-Time Data Can Be Accessed at Distances Up to 2000 km

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Shot down Shahed-136 with Starlink

This is the first time russians have used Shahed drones with Starlink, but it is unlikely to be the last

How Effective Is russia's New Strategy Against Ukrainian Anti-Aircraft Drones?

Such russian occupiers' steps are the best proof that Ukrainian anti-aircraft FPV drones cause painful damage.

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The Ukrainian Air Force Reveals the Skynex System in Action for the First Time (Video)

The Ukrainian military provides a glimpse of the new Skynex system in action, showcasing remote operation, radar capabilities, and its devastating airburst ammunition.

The video reveals various operational aspects, including the system’s high firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute, the airburst detonation of 35 mm AHEAD ammunition, the use of advanced fire control systems, and crew procedures such as reloading.

Ukraine's Intelligence Reveals Number of Iranian Fath-360 Missiles Delivered to russia

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KN-23 missiles / Open source illustrative photo

According to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, since November 2023, North Korea has supplied russia with more than 100 ballistic missiles, the type of which is indicated as KN-23/24. As of September 16, 2024, russians have launched about 60 such missiles at the territory of Ukraine.

Amid Use of Anti-aircraft FPV Drones by Ukrainians, russians Begin to Install Rear-view Cameras on Their UAVs (Photo)

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Ukrainian developers show how their new drones destroy russian Orlan-10, Zala and Supercam UAVs / video screengrab

Operators of russian reconnaissance UAVs have begun to install rear-view cameras on them, which should help detect the threat from Ukrainian anti-aircraft FPV drones

The UK Defense Intelligence: russian Forces Face Highest Casualty Rates, This War Becomes russia’s Bloodiest Chapter

Over the past four months, russian military forces have experienced the highest levels of casualties since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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Illustrative photo / Photo credit: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

May 2024 saw the highest daily average, with 1,262 casualties. In June and July, these numbers slightly decreased to 1,163 and 1,140, respectively, but the situation escalated again in August with an average of 1,187 casualties per day.

What Happens When the 2S1 Gvozdika Self-Propelled Howitzer Is Drenched with Napalm, and What Interesting Insights Does This Provide Regarding Dragon Drones?

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russian 2S1 Gvozdika Self-Propelled Howitzer / Illustrative photo from open sources

It may seem that the answer to this question is theoretically obvious, but there could be an interesting "key" for a new format of drone usage here

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