Ukrainian Armed Forces
Coverage of Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine opens probe after crowds attack army conscription vehicle
Ukraine has opened a criminal investigation after crowds in Lviv attacked an army conscription vehicle, overturning it. Officials condemned the violence, urging citizens to direct anger at Russia instead of the army, as such incidents have increased since the 2022 invasion.
- Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s largest oil refinery
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s largest Omsk oil refinery, damaging a primary oil processing unit. The strike, using FP-1 drones capable of 2,700 km range, marks the farthest Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory since the war began, with reports of fuel shortages in Russia.
- Ukraine Strikes Oil Junction in Volgograd and Levels Enemy Command Posts
The Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a strike on a major oil processing facility near Kotovo in Russia's Volgograd region using long-range drones, causing a large-scale fire confirmed by NASA satellite data. The targeted logistics hub processes crude from the Korobkovskoye and neighboring fields for export and refining.
- How Ukraine Became a Drone Superpower
Ukraine's military technology company Wild Hornets developed cost-effective Sting interceptors to shoot down Russian Shahed drones, achieving a record 23 drone interceptions in a single engagement. Ukraine's production capacity and lower costs compared to U.S. Patriot missiles highlight its shift toward a low-cost, high-volume defense strategy, challenging traditional air defense models.
- Ukraine and Canada Launch Joint Production of Reconnaissance Drones
Ukraine and Canada announced a joint venture to manufacture reconnaissance drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The partnership involves Ukrainian firm Airlogix and Canadian company Sentinel Research and Development, establishing a joint enterprise named Airlogix-Sentinel.
- Russia arms missiles with uranium in Ukraine strikes — triggering radiation spikes near bombs sites
Russia has reportedly used uranium-armed missiles in strikes against Ukraine, causing radiation spikes near impact sites. Ukrainian security forces including the SBU and State Emergency Service recovered a contaminated warhead near Kamak village and transported it to a radioactive waste storage facility.
- Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
The war in Ukraine has seen a significant transformation with new weapons being introduced, machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops remain vital for defending territory. This shift is changing the dynamics of the conflict. The role of human troops is still crucial despite the increasing use of machines.