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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Here is my weekly Ukraine Drone Brief with more than 30 developments in Ukraine and Russia. This time it’s a free edition. Also, please consider donating to my fundraiser for a drone. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraine-dr...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

September 26 - October 2, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Drones are not just weapons used to kill, but also a means of delivering aid to places that no humanitarian organization can reach. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/drones-for...

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Drones for Humanitarian Missions: Delivery to Occupied Oleshky

Ukraine’s UAVs

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is my birthday, and I'm collecting money for a drone For this fundraiser, everyone who donates at least $150 (Canadian dollars) will receive a complimentary one-year subscription to all my newsletters, including the weekly Ukraine Drone Brief. www.paypal.com/pools/c/9sDE...

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My new digest is out! I’m covering Russia’s attacks on data centres in Ukraine. I’ve also started a fundraiser for a drone. For any donation of C$150 or more, I’m offering a free one-year subscription to all my newsletters. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 21 September - 27 September, 2026

Autonomous weapons and defence industrial partnerships

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My drone fundraiser for a friend. This will be our seventh drone delivered to the same military unit. If you’re thinking about helping Ukraine in a meaningful way, here is something you can do right now. PayPal: www.paypal.com/pools/c/9sDE...

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Fundraiser for a drone for my university friend

With your help, I’ve already fundraised for and delivered six Mavic 3T drones to the military unit where my university friend Vasyl serves. My birthday is approaching, and like all Ukrainians, my bigg...

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you’ve just heard about Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi but want to learn more, read the free section of my newsletter, where I explain the operation and its key components. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 14 September - 20 September, 2026

Operation Vivaldi and Innovations in Russian FPV Drone Production

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In this brief overview, I try to place the Canada–Ukraine cooperation in the context of the revival of Canada’s defence industrial base, as well as its reforms and initiatives in the drone sector. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/canadaukra...

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Canada–Ukraine 100-Year Partnership: What Does It Mean for Both Countries?

International cooperation

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Kyiv–Warsaw railway route became one of the most popular ways to travel to and from Ukraine. Many who have visited Ukraine during the years of the full-scale invasion likely used this route. Last week, it came under attack by Russian jet-powered drones. Read more in my newsletter 👇

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 07 September - 13 September, 2026

Attack on the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing, Ukraine’s air defence, and missile production

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My Ukraine Drone Brief features over 30 weekly drone-related updates. Check it out ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraine-dr...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

September 5-11, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

While our attention has shifted away from medium-range strike drones, also known as “middle-strikes,” they remain an important combat capability on some of the most intense sections of the battlefield. Read more: ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/drone-warf...

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: medium-range UAVs and jet-powered threats

Three key stories: August 26 - September 9, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Russian Shahed/Geran drones with online control are already reaching some of Ukraine’s most heavily defended facilities, including the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraine-dr...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

August 29 - September 4, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In the hands of skilled and well-trained personnel, even relatively simple systems can achieve exceptional results. Drone operator training remains critical and will continue to be so in the coming years. My new free article: ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/why-drone-...

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Why Drone Producers Should Invest in Training Operators

Experience of Ukrainian Athlon Avia

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Russia has shifted to a new air terror tactic in recent days – hitting Kyiv and other cities in small drone waves every 30–60 minutes around the clock. More in my newsletter 👇 ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 24 August - 30 August, 2026

Russia’s new strike tactics and Ukraine’s arms export problems

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Can anyone recommend an English-Spanish translator specializing in defence and security topics, or suggest where I could find one? I’d like to translate a shorter version of my article on Ukraine-Colombia security cooperation into Spanish for submission to Colombian media outlets.

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This newsletter covers more than 20 weekly developments in drone warfare, with the majority focused on counter-UxS capabilities. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraine-dr...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

August 22-28, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Another South Korean innovator is getting involved in Ukraine’s defence. Read more in my newsletter: ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/drone-warf...

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: Korean tech for interceptors and trends in heavy bomber drones

Four developments: August 06 - 25, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, this edition of my newsletter is free 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 17 August - 23 August, 2026

Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I’ve recently returned from Colombia and wrote a piece about how mutually beneficial Ukraine–Colombia cooperation could be. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/a-window-o...

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A Window of Opportunity for Ukraine–Colombia Security Cooperation

International cooperation

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Here is my latest newsletter, featuring an extended chapter on how Russia uses North Korean ballistic missiles to increase pressure on Ukraine and why South Korea remains reluctant to provide Ukraine with air defence systems. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 10 August - 16 August, 2026

North Korean missiles and Ukraine's long-range strikes

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Exclusive material on the first Korean defence startup testing its technology with Ukrainian military units. I expect this type of cooperation to increase in the coming months. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Newtype Industries: The First Korean Defence Startup Testing in Ukraine

Korean defence tech in Ukraine

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Do you remember when Trump promised to grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot interceptors? He has now changed his mind. Read my newsletter to find out what this means for Ukraine. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 27 July - 03 August, 2026

Patriot interceptors, Starlink and long-range strikes

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Read my newsletter to learn the five steps a country can take to protect itself from Russia, based on Ukraine’s experience. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 20 July - 26 July, 2026

Protection against Drones, communications satellites, and FPV drone production

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Protection against drones-both aerial and naval—is the focus of this week's newsletter. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/drone-warf...

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: defending against aerial and naval threats

Three developments: July 16-22, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The number of Russian vessels hit by Ukrainian forces in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea is approaching 200. What is the purpose of this campaign? Read more in my newsletter. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 13 July - 19 July, 2026

Ukraine's MoLoChKa Strike Campaign and Fedorov’s Dismissal

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Free edition of my weekly Ukraine Drone Brief ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraine-dr...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

July 11 - 17, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Baba Yaga drones are making headlines again. They have now become instrumental in what Russians describe as the “new assault tactics” of Ukraine. Read more in my newsletter

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: Baba Yaga, frontline logistics, and air defence

Three developments: July 9-15, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

My new digest focuses on the global shortage of PAC-3 interceptor missiles needed to counter ballistic threats. It also examines innovations such as the LIMA electronic warfare system designed to disrupt the navigation of missiles and drones. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 06 July - 12 July, 2026

Patriot interceptors and EW LIMA

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Repelling Russian assaults by the battalion of my university friend Vasyl 🇺🇦 they repelled 18 assaults over six days. I have opened the new fundraiser for a drone. This will be the fifth Mavic drone we send them. www.paypal.com/pools/c/9qLg...

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Ukraine plans to create sea-based interceptor drone defence line - read more in my digest open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: sea-based defence line and Russian drone updates

Four key developments: June 25 - July 8, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

On an awful and tragic day like this, I see no other way forward than to continue talking about Ukraine and sharing information with our allies and partners. This is what I try to do through my weekly newsletter. ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 29 June - 05 July, 2026

Arms exports, DELTA, and new Flamingo strikes

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The new edition of my Ukraine Drone Brief open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

June 27 - July 3, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I interviewed a Ukrainian interceptor drone pilot to learn about the latest trends in this sector and the common misconceptions people have about these drones. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Inside Ukraine’s Interceptor Drone Race: A Pilot’s View

Interview with a drone pilot

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The latest edition of my weekly brief on drones: over 30 developments from the week. I don’t think it’s a two-pager anymore. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I decided to dedicate a special edition of my newsletter to Hornet drone by the American company Swift Beat. Unlike my usual reporting, this issue is based mostly on Russian analysis. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: Hornet strike drones

Main stories: June 11 - 24, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My Ukraine Drone Brief has already been out for two months, and I’m making today's edition free so more people can read and enjoy it. Happy Saturday! ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/ukraine-dr...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

June 6 - 12, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Ukraine is testing its domestic anti-ballistic interceptors, which are expected to be cheaper and more scalable than existing solutions. Read in my digest: open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 1 June - 7 June, 2026

Anti-ballistic interceptors and the role of tanks

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

My article on ground drones in Ukraine. I interviewed the Third Army Corps, whose NC13 unit is currently among the most effective in employing UGVs, as well as the Ukrainian company DevDroid Full article (page 34) edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader...

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I don’t remember the last time I sent out four newsletters in one week. I guess that time is now — this is my fourth publication, and I have worked on something for the newsletter every day. Ukraine Drone Brief 2-pager with over 20 updates open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Ukraine Drone Brief

May 30 - June 5, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

My Drone Warfare in Ukraine newsletter: * FPV Drone Hits Target at 103 km: A New Record; * Drone-Assault Units: Ukraine’s New Doctrine; * What Is NATO Doing Wrong? Lessons from the Aurora Exercises in Sweden; ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/drone-warf...

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Drone warfare in Ukraine: record FPV strike and drone-assault unit doctrine

Three key stories: May 1 - June 3, 2026

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Operation Spiderweb is a manual in asymmetric warfare. In June 2025, many of us were stunned by videos showing hundreds of small FPV drones striking Russian strategic aircraft one by one. Read my post: ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/operation-...

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Operation Spiderweb: One Year Later

Remote Drone Warfare

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Ukraine is expected to receive its first Gripen fighter jets in about 10 months, while Ukrainian pilots are already undergoing training in Sweden. They see the Gripen as one of the most suitable fighter jets for Ukraine’s needs. Read my newsletter: ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 25 May - 31 May, 2026

Gripen, Meteor, and drone testing in Ukraine

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Ukraine and Canada are launching joint drone production! Let's revisit a few publications on Canada, Ukraine, and drones that I contributed to or authored: 1. Interview paulwells.substack.com/p/the-q-and-... 2. Why Canada and Ukraine Must Team Up on Defense Innovation www.kyivpost.com/opinion/75374

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The Q&A: "The human may not be able to make decisions at the speed modern war requires"

Analyst Olena Kryzhanivska on Ukraine's drone revolution — and the hard choices ahead

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The cost of Russia’s massive aerial attack on Kyiv on May 24 was at least $361.2 million. Read more in my newsletter open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 18 May - 24 May, 2026

Oreshnik attack, interceptor drones, and lack of skilled workers

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Today is my favourite day of the week, because it’s when I update you on the latest developments in drone warfare in Ukraine and Russia. This weekly report is intentionally concise — just two pages, and I make sure it never gets longer. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Last week, I travelled more than 10,000 km and spent 14 hours in the air to speak with Korean defence tech and military professionals about drone innovations in Ukraine. Read more in my article

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Ukraine and South Korea: Underexplored Opportunities for Defence Cooperation

Summary of my trip to Seoul

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Russia’s Attacks Against Ukraine and The Role of Western Industry Read more in my weekly digest: ukrainesarmsmonitor.substack.com/p/arms-trend...

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Arms Trends in Ukraine: 11 May - 17 May, 2026

Ukraine's largest drone attacks on Moscow and jet Shahed countermeasures

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Counter-drone technologies and joint ventures in drone production are the focus of this report. This is the third edition of my new weekly 2-pager on drone warfare in Ukraine and Russia. open.substack.com/pub/ukraines...

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Olena Kryzhanivska @olenakr.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Why must Canada and Ukraine team up in defence innovation? 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 I tried to answer this question in my op-ed for Kyiv Post. www.kyivpost.com/opinion/75374

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Why Canada and Ukraine Must Team Up on Defense Innovation

Why and how Ukraine and Canada should join forces and collaborate on defense innovation – and why now is the time to do so.

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