Tag: russian weapons
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Russia Escalates Use of Retrofitted Glide Bombs in Ukraine, Straining Ukrainian Defenses
Russia has been deploying thousands of glide bombs against Ukraine, significantly impacting the ongoing conflict by straining Ukrainian military resources and facilitating Russian territorial advancements. These weapons, derived from Soviet-era explosives, have been updated with modern guidance systems to function like cruise missiles but at a fraction of the cost. This adaptation allows for mass…
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Ukrainian Lab Uncovers U.S. Chips in Russian Military Hardware Amidst Ongoing Conflict
A specialized forensics laboratory in Kiev, Ukraine, is analyzing debris from Russian munitions—including drones, artillery shells, and missiles—to uncover the proliferation of Western-made microchips within Russia’s military arsenal despite ongoing sanctions. This investigation reveals the significant challenges Ukraine and its allies face in curtailing Russia’s access to crucial technologies that fuel its military efforts. The…