The interim Minister of Defense, Radu Miruță, announced that two drones shot down by Romanian F-16s over the Black Sea represent three absolute firsts, including their downing within a four-minute interval and the first-time use of the Geran 4 drones of Russian origin. #drone #premiera #MApN (translated)
The Ministry of Defense published spectacular images of the downing of attack drones that entered Romanian airspace over the Black Sea, captured from the cockpit of F-16 aircraft, with the two drones being shot down in just four minutes. #Dronă #ApărareNațională #MareaNeagră (translated)
"Regarding the interception of Shahed drones with jet propulsion, we use aviation with very good results," Zelensky said that supplies have reached a stable level and that Ukraine is now receiving the agreed quantities of ammunition. #Ucraina #Zelenski #Război (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested urgent help from European allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense ahead of winter, emphasizing the need for Patriot missiles and ammunition for F-16 aircraft in the fight against Russian Shahed drones. #Ucraina #Zelenski #Război (translated)
Regarding the interception of Shahed drones with jet engines, we are using aviation with great success. Currently, we have an increasing stock of ammunition for F-16 aircraft with 20 mm projectiles. Both I and the Ministry of Defense have made agreements. At this moment we are receiving an adequate amount, which is very good. This means that we currently have this. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that combat aviation, mainly multifunctional F-16 fighter jets supplied by the West, accounts for between 55 and 60 percent of the interceptions of Russian Shahed jet-engine attack drones, as Ukraine increases its stock of 20 mm ammunition, writes Kyiv Post. #Zelenski #drone #F16 (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the F-16 fighter jets provided by the West are the key to Ukraine's success in shooting down Russian drones, significantly contributing to intercepting them. #Zelenski #drone #F16 (translated)
French General Bruno Baratz warns that the war in Ukraine has entered a deadlock similar to that of World War I, emphasizing the need for troops to adapt their tactics to cope with the dominance of drones on the battlefield. #DacianFall #ArmataFranceză #RăzboiulDinUcraina (translated)
Ukraine is negotiating with the United States and SpaceX to lift the restrictions imposed on the Starshield satellite communications military system, which affects the operation of Ukrainian drones in intercepting Russian attacks. #Ucraina #Starshield #SpaceX (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses the restrictions imposed on the Starlink service in Ukraine as part of a "planned operation" by Russia, affecting the use of Ukrainian drones and potentially costing many lives in the context of a possible general power outage before winter. #Zelenski #Starlink #Rusia (translated)
NATO allies will meet on Tuesday, at the request of Romania, to discuss the tense situation in the Black Sea following attacks on ships and incursions by Russian drones. #NATO #MareaNeagră #securitate (translated)
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, declared Friday evening that France has become the first ally to provide assistance to his country to strengthen its defense in the Black Sea against drones, Bloomberg emphasizes. An EU member state with the longest common border with Ukraine, Romania is investigating whether the unmanned aerial vehicles that struck two commercial ships near its territorial waters in the last two days belonged to Russia, Dan told Bloomberg TV. #apărare #MareaNeagră #SUA (translated)
The restrictions imposed by Starlink have diminished Ukraine's defense capability against Russian drones, warning President Zelensky that this has direct consequences for the safety of civilians. #Ucraina #Starlink #Zelenski (translated)
The connection to Starlink in Ukraine has not been fully restored, which President Zelensky described as "a very unpleasant and dangerous surprise," affecting defense operations against Russian drones. #Starlink #Ucraina #Zelenski (translated)
NATO has strengthened its position along the eastern flank, including by increasing drone combat capabilities. NATO will continue to work closely with our allies in the Black Sea, adapting its deterrence and defense posture as needed," Rutte wrote. #MareaNeagră #NATO #SecuritateEuropenă (translated)
NATO has strengthened its position along the eastern flank, including by increasing drone combat capabilities. NATO will continue to closely collaborate with our allies in the Black Sea, adapting its deterrence and defense posture as needed, Mark Rutte described the discussions as "good": "NATO has strengthened its position along the eastern flank, including by increasing drone combat capabilities. NATO will continue to closely collaborate with our allies in the Black Sea, adapting its deterrence and defense posture as needed," Rutte wrote. #MareaNeagră #NicușorDan #securitate (translated)
Russia has confirmed its intention to conduct a long-term war in Europe, considering the rapid construction of a base for launching drones in the southeast of the country, in the context of intensified attacks on Ukraine. #Rusia #drone #război (translated)
Russia has built, in just six weeks, a significant base for drone attacks in the Rostov region, while intensifying its use of jet-powered drones against Ukraine. #Rusia #Drone #Război (translated)
NATO has strengthened its military presence on the eastern flank, including by increasing defense capabilities against drones. The Alliance will adapt its deterrence and defense measures as necessary. Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General: "NATO has strengthened its military presence on the eastern flank, including by increasing defense capabilities against drones. The Alliance will adapt its deterrence and defense measures as necessary." #NATO #Securitate #MareaNeagră (translated)
The Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said that she has prepared a joint document with the Romanians and Turks to put the Black Sea on the agenda of the EU leaders' meeting, which starts today, with the aim of a moratorium on the use of drones against commercial ships and civilian infrastructure. #MareaNeagră #Război #Drone (translated)
The restrictions imposed by Elon Musk on the Starlink satellite connection severely affect the missions of the Ukrainian army, limiting the effectiveness of drones used to intercept Russian attacks, in the context of a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump, but ignored by Russia through continuous attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. #Ucraina #ElonMusk #Război (translated)
