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Ukraine Escalates Drone Warfare Amid Russian Strikes

7/8/2025

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Zelenskyy Expands Drone Production

Ukraine and Russia unleashed a wave of drone strikes over the weekend, causing chaos in air travel across major Russian cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. In response, President Zelenskyy revealed ambitious plans to ramp up drone production with Western allies, targeting hundreds of thousands this year as the conflict intensifies.

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Putin Ousts Minister

In a dramatic shake-up, Vladimir Putin has ousted his Transport Minister as chaos engulfs Russian airports, with 485 flights grounded and 1,900 delayed following Ukrainian drone strikes. The turmoil has cost an estimated £186 million. Meanwhile, Ukraine celebrates a significant blow to Russian forces, claiming over 1 million troops lost in the ongoing conflict.

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Zelenskyy Expands Drone Production

Ukraine and Russia unleashed a wave of drone strikes over the weekend, causing chaos in air travel across major Russian cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. In response, President Zelenskyy revealed ambitious plans to ramp up drone production with Western allies, targeting hundreds of thousands this year as the conflict intensifies.

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