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2024 - 9 - 9

Drone Drama: When Russian Fly-bys Turn into NATO High-fives!

Cyber Warfare - International Relations - NATO - Russian Drones - Ukraine War

Dive into the latest buzz where drones are invading more than just airspace—it's a NATO affair!

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine rages on, the landscape of the war is changing quickly. Recently, Russian troops made headway by capturing a town in the eastern Ukraine, an advance that the Ukrainian military described as a significant escalation. Despite 29 attempts by the Russian forces being thwarted and seven skirmishes still active, this advancement has raised alarms not only in Kiev but also in the neighboring NATO countries, Latvia and Romania. Both nations reported breaches of their airspace due to Russian drones, highlighting the growing risk of the conflict spilling over beyond Ukraine's borders.

Romania confirmed the presence of drone fragments on its territory, which adds fuel to an already intense geopolitical fire. In response to these violations, NATO leaders were quick to express their concerns regarding the potentially dangerous nature of these incursions. The airspace violations suggest that Russia is willing to push boundaries and test NATO's responses, raising questions about collective defense and the potential implications of such aggressive maneuvers.

Adding another layer to this tense situation, the ongoing airstrikes and aggressions from the Russian military have prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for more Western support. He has urged allies to provide increased access to Western-supplied weapons, particularly for strikes on military targets within Russia itself. As the situation escalates, the urgency for more robust support from the West cannot be overstated.

Amidst all the hostilities, some dramatic news from the cyber front has emerged, where Russia is throttling platforms like YouTube to limit access to alternative sources of information. This showcases how far the Kremlin is willing to go to maintain control over the narrative within its borders. Meanwhile, in a rather surprising twist, reports suggest that Iran may be trading missiles with Russia for wheat – a partnership that hints at new alliances forming amidst the chaos of war.

Interestingly, did you know that Latvia's president mentioned a Russian military drone crash on its territory, signaling a higher rate of airspace violations than ever? A testimony to the rising tensions, this anomaly highlights that geopolitical shenanigans are not bound by land borders alone. Plus, just when you thought things couldn't get more complicated—discussions about Iran trading arms for grains reveal a surprising twist in international alliances, proving that even war has a side of barter!

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Russian troops take Ukrainian town in advance on Pokrovsk (Voice of America)

The General Staff of the Ukrainian military said 29 attempted Russian advances had been repelled, with seven skirmishes continuing.

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NATO members Latvia, Romania say Russian drones breached ... (Aljazeera.com)

Romania has confirmed drone fragments on several occasions since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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NATO member Romania says Russian drone violated its airspace (Voice of America)

Romania says Russian drone violated its airspace during nighttime attacks on neighboring Ukraine and urges Moscow to stop what it described as an ...

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Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns Russian drone violations of ... (The Guardian)

Two countries report incursions as an alliance leader decries 'potentially dangerous' acts; Putin loyalists head for win in Russian local elections.

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Russia claims new gains in east Ukraine push, launches deadly ... (FRANCE 24)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again urged Kyiv's partners to give him more scope to use Western-supplied weapons against targets inside Russia. Issued ...

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Russia advances in east Ukraine, launches deadly air strikes (INQUIRER.net)

Russian attack drones flying towards Ukraine also breached the airspace of NATO members Romania and Latvia, the countries said Sunday, triggering calls for a ...

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NATO members Romania and Latvia say Russian drones violated ... (CBS News)

A drone entered Romanian territory early Sunday as Moscow struck "civilian targets and port infrastructure" across the Danube in Ukraine, Romania's Ministry of ...

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Russia throttles YouTube, popular with kids, celebrities and dissidents (The Washington Post)

Russia is cracking down on alternative sources of information, especially online, and is pushing citizens away from foreign-based social media apps.

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Is Iran trading missiles for Russian cereals and wheat? (Iran International)

A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission claims that the Islamic Republic is bartering its missiles and drones ...

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Latvia reports Russian drone crash on NATO territory (CNA)

RIGA: Latvia's president on Sunday (Sep 8) said a Russian military drone had crashed on its territory, adding that airspace breaches had increased along ...

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NATO members Romania, Latvia report Russian drones breach ... (Reuters)

Romania and Latvia, both NATO members and supporters of Ukraine in its 2 1/2-year-old war with Russia, on Sunday were investigating instances of Russian ...

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Russia says it seized town in eastern Ukraine, as Germany's Scholz ... (POLITICO.eu)

The captured settlement is in the region of Donbas, close to a strategically important logistics hub.

Two NATO members say Russian drones violated their airspace (Corsicana Daily Sun)

A drone entered Romanian territory early Sunday as Moscow struck “civilian targets and port infrastructure” across the Danube in Ukraine, Romania's Ministry of ...

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Latvia Reports Russian Drone Crash on NATO Territory (The Defense Post)

Latvia said a Russian military drone had crashed on its territory, adding that airspace breaches had increased along NATO's eastern borders.

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Russian Drone Crashes in NATO Member Latvia, Its President Says (Bloomberg)

Latvia and Romania each reported incidents involving Russian drones during another UAV barrage fired at Ukraine over the weekend, a sign of increasing ...

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Russian military behind EU and Nato cyber-attacks, says Germany (BBC News)

The warning by Germany comes amid fears in Europe of suspected Russian interference since the war in Ukraine.

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A mini Russia emerges in Serbia as thousands flee war (Reuters)

Russians fleeing conflict, conscription or the politics of President Vladimir Putin have established a vibrant community in Belgrade.

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German Intelligence Warns Of Russian GRU Cyberactivities Against ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

German domestic intelligence agency BfV has issued a rare public warning about the activities of a cyber group within Russia's GRU military intelligence ...

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German intelligence says Russian GRU group behind NATO, EU ... (Reuters)

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has warned against a cyber group belonging to Russian military intelligence (GRU) Unit 29155, saying it has carried ...

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NATO Members Romania, Latvia Accuse Russia Of Violating ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Romania said it had scrambled two fighter jets that tracked the path of a drone that briefly violated Romanian airspace before heading toward Ukraine.

Russian drone enters Romanian airspace (bne IntelliNews)

A Shahed drone launched by Russia was spotted crossing Romanian national airspace during the night of September 7 to 8 and followed by Nato fighter ...

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How Russia employs 'hard soft power' to influence overseas media ... (The Conversation US)

Our study explored Russia's use of hard soft power to win over Russian-speaking populations in the former Soviet countries of Ukraine and Georgia, while ...

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Russian drone that crashed in Latvia carried explosives, Latvian ... (Reuters)

A Russian military drone which crashed in Latvia on Saturday carried explosives that were likely to have been intended for Ukraine when it strayed into its ...

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German intelligence accuses Russia's GRU of cyberattacks on ... (Aljazeera.com)

BFV says infamous GRU Unit 29155 is running a cyber-group targeting critical infrastructure globally.

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U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Russian Cadet Blizzard Hackers ... (Internet)

Russian hackers from GRU's Unit 29155 linked to global cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, espionage, and sabotage since 2020.

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Russian report on year-old decision to cut Russian classes in ... (OC Media)

A Sputnik Armenia report about a 2023 decision to reduce mandatory Russian language classes in schools has sparked controversy in Armenia, ...

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Russia's Espionage War in the Arctic (The New Yorker)

For years, Russia has been using the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, which borders its nuclear stronghold, as a laboratory, testing intelligence operations ...

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One killed near Moscow as more than 140 Ukrainian drones target ... (Aljazeera.com)

Russia says it shot down 144 Ukrainian drones overnight, 20 of them over the Moscow region.

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Ukraine attacks Russia with 144 drones, killing one and closing ... (Reuters)

Ukraine on Tuesday struck Moscow and western Russia in one of its biggest ever drone attacks, killing at least one woman, wrecking dozens of homes and ...

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Ukraine war briefing: Woman dies as Moscow air defences repel ... (The Guardian)

Dire warnings to Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia; Swedish aid package holds out possibility of Gripen fighter jets. What we know on day 930.

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Ukrainian Drones Threaten Moscow And Its Airports, As Russian ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Ukrainian officials said a widespread Russian drone-and-missile attack had targeted Kyiv and critical infrastructure in Ukraine's northeast, while Russian ...

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At least one killed in Ukraine drone attacks on Russia (BBC News)

Russian officials say they shot down 144 Ukrainian drones around the country overnight in a wave of attacks that have killed one woman, set residential ...

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Russia reports shooting down 144 Ukrainian drones (Voice of America)

Russia's military said Tuesday it destroyed 144 Ukrainian aerial drones launched in overnight attacks targeting regions across western Russia.

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Ukraine launches drones at Moscow, other Russian regions, say ... (Business Standard)

Russian officials often do not disclose the full extent of damage inflicted by Ukrainian attacks.

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Ukraine War, Day 930: Kyiv's "Massive" Drone Attack on Russian ... (EA WorldView)

Ukraine launches drone attack on 10 Russian regions overnight: Bryansk, Moscow, Tula, Kaluga, Belgorod, Kursk, Oryol, Voronezh, Krasnodar Krai, and Lipetsk.

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