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Why Ukraine is able to embarrass Russia's air defense systems, among the most advanced in the world, with small drones

Most of Russia's air defense systems were made to identify and destroy larger targets like missiles and aircraft rather than drones, an analyst said.

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We can strike from inside Russian territory, says intelligence chief Budanov

Ukraine has operatives that can strike the enemy from deep within Russian territory, according to Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) head, Kyrylo Budanov, speaking in an interview with the War Zone.

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Intelligence Chief: Drone strike on Pskov launched from inside Russia

“We are working from the territory of Russia,” Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) chief Kyrylo Budanov told media outlet The War Zone on Aug. 31.

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ISW: Russian propagandists criticize army for inability to defend Russian territory, military facilities

Russian military bloggers and propagandists repeatedly criticize Russian forces "for their inability to defend Russian territory and military facilities, while simultaneously criticizing recent Russian Defense Ministry censorship efforts," the Institute for the Study of War said in its Aug. 30 report.

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Russian hardliners are fuming that the Kremlin wasn't able to top a string of embarrassing attacks on home soil

Russia's military bloggers are worried after increasing drone strikes in Russia, including some that have damaged and destroyed military aircraft.

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Russia is likely rethinking its air defenses, UK intel says, after a string of embarrassing strikes deep within its territory

Russia may have to bolster its air defense around its airfields in the midst of a spate of drone attacks far from the Ukraine border, the UK said.

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Biggest drone attack on Russia, Crimea reported

Russian media reported what appears to be the biggest drone attack on Russian territory and Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on Aug. 30.

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Top Ukrainian advisor warns the war is coming to Russia and 'cannot be stopped' as drones destroy Russian aircraft

Recent attacks, including "cardboard" drones that hit Russian fighter jets over the weekend, have continued to bring the war to Russian soil.

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Russia claims 2 drones shot down over Tula Oblast

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that air defense units shot down two drones flying over Tula Oblast on the night of Aug. 29.

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Ukraine Recap: Zelenskiy Says Kyiv's Push Toward Crimea Is Key

(Bloomberg) Ukraine would risk losing crucial support from allies if it takes the war into Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a lengthy TV interview on Sunday. He said the “demilitarization” of Russia could come through political means if Ukrainian forces can reach Crimea, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014. Zelenskiy, whose term is due to end in 2024, sounded skeptical about calls for new elections during wartime. Ukraine introduced martial law after Russia’s invasion

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