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This footage disappeared from all my favourite UN sources, only the UN live feed left, (20 viewers currently :/ ) so I swiped it..why let the true opinion of our closest allies go unseen eh? Slava Ukraini!

Latvia got it exactly right yesterday at the UN Security Council!

On Land and Sky - The CVN Unmanned Systems Squad

Donate here: https://ukraineaidops.org/blogs/fundraising-campaigns/on-land-and-sky-the-cvn-unmanned-systems-squad

The Combat Veteran News (CVN) Team and Ukraine Aid Operations are teaming up again — and this time we're zeroing in on something Paul has been covering more and more on the CVN channel: the units doing some of the most innovative and dangerous drone work on the entire front. Over the last year, Ukraine has built entirely new formations around unmanned warfare —  Unmanned Systems Battalions, like "Sapsan", "Raid" or "Aeron". These guys are writing the playbook for robotic ground combat as well as mid- and long-range strike in real time, often funding critical gear out of their own pockets while delivering some of the most consequential blows deep behind Russian lines. They are, quite literally, the future of this war — and they're doing it with the support from all over the world.

Our campaign focuses primarily on the Unmanned Systems Battalions that currently dominate the battlefield so much. In particular, we aim to support these units:
- 1st Unmanned Systems Center
- 9th Unmanned Systems Brigade
- 413th Unmanned Systems Regiment
- 421th Unmanned Systems Battalion
- 435th Unmanned Systems Division
- Other drone units

We want to make the biggest possible impact on the battlefield. We aim to achieve this by applying these key equipment piece:
- Ground drones (UGVs) that resupply forward positions and evacuate wounded across fields no truck or pickup can survive
- Heavy-lift transport drones for the "last mile" — moving ammo, supplies, and "Vampire" drone batteries to the line without a single soldier on the road
- Mid-range drone components for the units reaching deep into occupied territory
- Support and energy equipment supporting our drone units

Thank you for your support!

For info: Ukraine Aid Operations is registered as 501(c)(3) charity and r/Ukraine verified.

According to classified U.S. intelligence shared with Axios, Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran. U.S. officials say Cuban authorities have also discussed possible military use of these systems in the context of tensions with the United States.

The report says Cuban officials recently sought additional drones and military equipment from Russia. Intelligence intercepts cited by U.S. officials also suggest Cuban security services are studying how Iran responds to Western pressure and sanctions.

U.S. officials estimate that around 5,000 Cuban citizens have fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine. Some reportedly shared battlefield experience with Cuban military leadership, including lessons about the effectiveness of drone warfare.

Ukrainian intelligence has reported a significantly higher figure. During a briefing to the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian officials said nearly 20,000 Cubans had served in Russia’s army since the start of the recruitment campaign. Ukrainian forces have also captured Cuban fighters on the battlefield. According to Ukrainian officials, many were used as expendable frontline infantry with limited protection or training.

"They're part of the Putin meat grinder. They're learning about Iranian tactics. It's something we have to plan for," the U.S. official said.

The case illustrates how battlefield experience gained during Russia’s war against Ukraine is being shared between states hostile to the West, including through drone warfare practices, military cooperation, and exchanges on sanctions evasion tactics.

Source: Axios

Wild Hornets STINGs have since downed over 7,200 Shaheds and Gerbera drones—saving 7,500 civilians from being killed or injured in ruzzian attacks, according to our projections.

Sincere thanks to the 38th Regiment for showing the way and nearly six months of training for this success—and to all Ukrainian defenders for saving lives.

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