Whispers of Steel: Ukraine’s Drone Offensive Takes Flight
The grainy footage emerging from Ukraine tells a new story in the ongoing conflict – a story of ingenuity, adaptation, and long-range reach. We’ve poured over hours of on-the-ground reports, analyzed open-source intelligence, and listened to the echoes of explosions reverberating through Telegram channels, and a clear pattern is forming: Ukrainian drones, some with a claimed range of 2,000 kilometers, are changing the dynamic of this war, striking deep into Russian territory. Is this the beginning of a war of attrition fought in the skies, a relentless pressure campaign designed to cripple Russia’s war machine piece by piece? These videos offer a glimpse into this evolving, crucial aspect of the conflict.
Target Acquired: Key Insights on Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Program
Extended Reach, Increased Pressure: Reports confirm Ukraine is deploying drones capable of hitting targets deep within Russia, including an oil depot in Kaluga, an artillery arsenal near Kotovo, and a military factory in Izhevsk. These long-range strikes challenge Russia’s sense of security and force a redistribution of air defense assets.
Western Missiles, Shifting Tides: The West’s decision to permit Ukraine to target military installations on Russian soil, combined with the reported supply of more ATACMS missiles, is a significant development. These long-range capabilities empower Ukraine to strike previously unreachable targets, disrupting Russian logistics and command-and-control.
Putin’s Response: A Desperate Gamble? Russia’s retaliatory missile barrages against Ukraine’s energy grid, described by President Putin as a direct response to Ukrainian long-range strikes, reveal a vulnerability. While the attacks inflict suffering on Ukrainian civilians, they may also signal a struggle to effectively counter the growing drone threat.
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The "Oreshnik" Factor: Russia’s deployment of the “Oreshnik” missile, alongside hundreds of KAB bombs and drones, highlights the escalating nature of the conflict. However, it remains to be seen if these measures will effectively counter Ukraine’s long-range drone capabilities.
Information Warfare: The media landscape, filled with claims and counter-claims from both sides, underscores the critical role of open-source intelligence in understanding the realities on the ground. Verifying information remains crucial as both sides attempt to shape the narrative.
The Ghost in the Wires: Predicting the Future of Drone Warfare
The emergence of these long-range drones presents a strategic dilemma for Russia. Spreading limited air defense resources thinly to cover a vast territory risks weakening front-line defenses, while prioritizing the front lines leaves strategic targets vulnerable. This dilemma could force difficult choices for Russian military planners. As Ukraine continues to refine its drone tactics and potentially receive more long-range weaponry, we can anticipate further strikes on strategically significant targets within Russia. This pressure campaign could increasingly strain Russia’s logistical capabilities and force a re-evaluation of its military strategy.
The Unseen War Unfolds
The fight for Ukraine is no longer confined to the trenches. It’s a war fought in the skies, with unseen drones carrying payloads that can alter the course of battles and potentially the entire war. Scroll down to explore the videos we’ve curated, offering a raw and unfiltered view of this evolving drone conflict. See the aftermath of these attacks, hear the voices from the ground, and judge for yourself the impact of these “whispers of steel.”
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28 Nov: Ukrainians UNLEASH FULL POWER of ATACMS and Storm Shadows | War in Ukraine ExplainedReporting from Ukraine492,596 views | 30,333 | November 28 2024 19:00:16 (1,202 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Today, there are a lot of interesting updates from the Russian Federation.
Recently, Ukrainians finally received Western approval to use Western-delivered weapons to strike Russian military bases on Russian soil. This, combined with recent Ukrainian drone innovations that extend Ukraine’s strike range to 2,000 kilometers, led to a devastating combination of long-range strikes that damaged Russia’s ability to sustain the war both in the short- and in the long term.
The first target of the massive Ukrainian strike became a large oil depot in the city of Kaluga. To destroy it, Ukrainian forces used two long-range drones, causing a massive inferno to erupt in the middle of the city. Interestingly, the Ukrainian military intelligence service revealed that they unleashed new drones with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers away. These drones also have a powerful 75-kilogram warhead, nearly two times bigger than the Russian-Iranian Shahed drones. After destroying the Kaluga oil depot, Ukrainians hit a Russian artillery arsenal near Kotovo in the Novgorod region, 680 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, resulting in a loud explosion audible from several miles away. Later, Ukrainians hit a Russian electromechanical factory in Izhevsk, over 1300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, which produces Tor air0 defense systems, radars, and other technical components.
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on ammunition warehouses and oil depots directly impact Russians’ ability to sustain combat operations in the short term. However, strikes on Russian production facilities such as refineries and electromechanical factories severely damage the Russian ability to maintain the war in the long term. The main reason for this is that Russians are unable to produce or adequately repair many different components and manufacturing equipment. This means that by damaging or destroying these facilities, there is a significant chance that Ukrainians have destroyed or otherwise permanently diminished the Russian production capabilities of said equipment.
Moreover, to amplify Ukrainian deep-strike capabilities, the United States, Britain, and France recently allowed Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian soil. Russian forces have over 240 confirmed military objects within Ukrainian striking distance in Russian territory that Ukrainians were previously not allowed to target. These bases include, but are not limited to, airfields, ammunition depots, command and control centers, training and repair facilities, and logistics centers. Russians have used all these objects to conduct their war on Ukraine in relative safety from Ukrainian missile strikes. Now, Ukraine has finally received permission to strike back at these targets and eliminate the imposed safe zone for Russian forces.
The first Ukrainian target for the ATACMS missiles was the Karachev ammunition depot in the Bryansk region. Russian sources also reported heightened Ukrainian drone activity in the region as well, indicating that Ukrainians used drones to exhaust Russian air defense systems prior to the ATACMS strike. The ATACMS strike itself was a complete success, achieving a direct hit on the Russian base with a cluster munition warhead, as locals report hearing over a dozen secondary detonations as more ammunition caught fire. Ukrainian intelligence services report that the facility contained both conventional and rocket-propelled artillery ammunition, including shells provided by North Korea, guided glide bombs, and air defense missiles. As footage shared by local residents shows smoke clouds of a massive explosion rising into the air.
Overall, Ukrainian strike capabilities have been severely enhanced by the range restrictions on Western missile use being lifted, as well as Ukraine revealing to be capable of striking targets 2000 kilometers away with their new long-range kamikaze drones. While Ukrainians do not have a large enough stockpile of ATACMS missiles to strike all 250 known Russian military objects within range, Russians also do not have enough air defense systems to defend all of these targets and their frontline positions simultaneously. Consequently, Ukrainians can pick and choose which undefended bases to hit, exploiting gaps in the Russian air defense network. Unfortunately for Russians, the United States Department of Defense recently announced that they will be sending Ukrainians an undisclosed amount of ATACMS missiles in their upcoming aid package as well. This means that Ukraine’s ability to dismantle Russian military infrastructure will gain even greater momentum, tightening the noose on Russian combat operations and bolstering Ukrainian hopes for a decisive edge in the war.
Putin Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine as Winter Sets in | Vantage with Palki SharmaFirstpost572,685 views | 7,175 | November 28 2024 16:55:06 (1,762 comments)[ Read more … ]
Putin Launches Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine as Winter Sets in | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Russia’s large-scale missile attack damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, cutting off power to nearly one million Ukrainians. Vladimir Putin claimed the attack was in response to the Ukrainian long-range strikes with Western missiles. The Russian president also threatened to strike government buildings in Kyiv. As winter…and Donald Trump looms, will 2025 be the final year of this war? Palki Sharma tells you.
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Russia says latest strike on Ukraine was ‘response’ to use of UK and US weapons | BBC NewsBBC News222,697 views | 1,950 | November 28 2024 14:15:02 (1,422 comments)[ Read more … ]
A Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s power grid is a response to Ukraine’s use of long-range US and UK weapons inside Russia, President Vladimir Putin has said.
He also threatened to target Kyiv’s “decision-making centres” with Russia’s new ballistic missile.
More than one million Ukrainians have been left without power, following the overnight assault.
This is the second such attack in November. It unfolded over several hours with waves of drones and missiles.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as a “vile escalation”.
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29 Nov: Ukrainians Find a Russian RADIO. Create a BRUTAL AMBUSH. | War in Ukraine ExplainedReporting from Ukraine238,642 views | 19,844 | November 29 2024 05:00:33 (254 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Today, there are a lot of interesting updates from the Russian Federation.
Recently, Ukrainians finally received Western approval to use Western-delivered weapons to strike Russian military bases on Russian soil. This, combined with recent Ukrainian drone innovations that extend Ukraine’s strike range to 2,000 kilometers, led to a devastating combination of long-range strikes that damaged Russia’s ability to sustain the war both in the short- and in the long term.
The first target of the massive Ukrainian strike became a large oil depot in the city of Kaluga. To destroy it, Ukrainian forces used two long-range drones, causing a massive inferno to erupt in the middle of the city. Interestingly, the Ukrainian military intelligence service revealed that they unleashed new drones with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers away. These drones also have a powerful 75-kilogram warhead, nearly two times bigger than the Russian-Iranian Shahed drones. After destroying the Kaluga oil depot, Ukrainians hit a Russian artillery arsenal near Kotovo in the Novgorod region, 680 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, resulting in a loud explosion audible from several miles away. Later, Ukrainians hit a Russian electromechanical factory in Izhevsk, over 1300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, which produces Tor air0 defense systems, radars, and other technical components.
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on ammunition warehouses and oil depots directly impact Russians’ ability to sustain combat operations in the short term. However, strikes on Russian production facilities such as refineries and electromechanical factories severely damage the Russian ability to maintain the war in the long term. The main reason for this is that Russians are unable to produce or adequately repair many different components and manufacturing equipment. This means that by damaging or destroying these facilities, there is a significant chance that Ukrainians have destroyed or otherwise permanently diminished the Russian production capabilities of said equipment.
Moreover, to amplify Ukrainian deep-strike capabilities, the United States, Britain, and France recently allowed Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian soil. Russian forces have over 240 confirmed military objects within Ukrainian striking distance in Russian territory that Ukrainians were previously not allowed to target. These bases include, but are not limited to, airfields, ammunition depots, command and control centers, training and repair facilities, and logistics centers. Russians have used all these objects to conduct their war on Ukraine in relative safety from Ukrainian missile strikes. Now, Ukraine has finally received permission to strike back at these targets and eliminate the imposed safe zone for Russian forces.
The first Ukrainian target for the ATACMS missiles was the Karachev ammunition depot in the Bryansk region. Russian sources also reported heightened Ukrainian drone activity in the region as well, indicating that Ukrainians used drones to exhaust Russian air defense systems prior to the ATACMS strike. The ATACMS strike itself was a complete success, achieving a direct hit on the Russian base with a cluster munition warhead, as locals report hearing over a dozen secondary detonations as more ammunition caught fire. Ukrainian intelligence services report that the facility contained both conventional and rocket-propelled artillery ammunition, including shells provided by North Korea, guided glide bombs, and air defense missiles. As footage shared by local residents shows smoke clouds of a massive explosion rising into the air.
Overall, Ukrainian strike capabilities have been severely enhanced by the range restrictions on Western missile use being lifted, as well as Ukraine revealing to be capable of striking targets 2000 kilometers away with their new long-range kamikaze drones. While Ukrainians do not have a large enough stockpile of ATACMS missiles to strike all 250 known Russian military objects within range, Russians also do not have enough air defense systems to defend all of these targets and their frontline positions simultaneously. Consequently, Ukrainians can pick and choose which undefended bases to hit, exploiting gaps in the Russian air defense network. Unfortunately for Russians, the United States Department of Defense recently announced that they will be sending Ukrainians an undisclosed amount of ATACMS missiles in their upcoming aid package as well. This means that Ukraine’s ability to dismantle Russian military infrastructure will gain even greater momentum, tightening the noose on Russian combat operations and bolstering Ukrainian hopes for a decisive edge in the war.
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With ‘Oreshnik’ Missile, Putin Rains 800 KAB Bombs, 460 Drones On Ukraine Amid Long-Range StrikesHindustan Times77,171 views | 934 | November 25 2024 18:08:50 (775 comments)[ Read more … ]Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated the conflict in Ukraine by launching a devastating missile strike that included the newly deployed “Oreshnik” missile, alongside a barrage of 800 KAB bombs and 460 drones. This significant military action targeted critical infrastructure in Dnipro City on November 21, 2024, marking a notable increase in the intensity of Russian assaults following Ukraine’s recent long-range strikes using U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles. Watch the video for details.
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Ukraine’s Long-Range Attack Drones Help It Strike Deep Inside RussiaRadio Free Europe/Radio Liberty2,217 views | 191 | November 27 2024 11:48:01 (19 comments)[ Read more … ]
RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service was given exclusive access to film one of Ukraine’s long-range drone units as it prepared to strike a target in Russia. The soldiers say Ukraine’s domestically built drones can strike up to 2,000 kilometers inside Russia.
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