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Ukrainians Deploy Anti-Drone Nets Amid Cuban Mercenary Surge

9/24/2025

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Ukrainian forces install anti-drone nets along key Donetsk roads to counter drone warfare.
They face manpower shortages amid ongoing Russian offensives, complicating defense.
Russia holds about 75% of Donetsk and nearly all Luhansk, hindering talks.
Ukrainian officials say over 1,000 Cuban mercenaries fight for Russia; up to 20,000 may be recruited, signaling potential Cuban state involvement.

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Ukrainian forces install anti-drone nets along key Donetsk roads to counter drone warfare.
They face manpower shortages amid ongoing Russian offensives, complicating defense.
Russia holds about 75% of Donetsk and nearly all Luhansk, hindering talks.
Ukrainian officials say over 1,000 Cuban mercenaries fight for Russia; up to 20,000 may be recruited, signaling potential Cuban state involvement.