Ukraine has announced a new first-person view (FPV) interceptor drone, the Sting, capable of reaching speeds of 315 km/h. It was developed to counter Russia's long-range Geran-2 suicide drones.
Putin, in a phone call with Kim Jong-un, expressed gratitude for the "spirit of sacrifice" displayed by North Korean soldiers during the Kursk liberation campaign.
Ukraine's leader rejects the possibility of exchanging Donbass for temporary peace, arguing that Russia would use the region as a springboard for further attacks.
Ukrainians worry the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska will do little to bring lasting peace, instead offering Russia a chance to enhance its military and diplomatic leverage.
A Russian missile strike using cluster munitions killed a Ukrainian soldier and wounded several others at a training ground, according to the Ukrainian military.
Former US president Trump anticipates "constructive discussions" aimed at ending the war in Ukraine when he meets with his Russian counterpart Putin this weekend.
Quantum Systems has announced the delivery of a new version of its Vector AI reconnaissance drone, equipped with sensors to detect artillery fire, to Ukraine.
