“Since the start of the special military operation, air defense forces have destroyed more than 80,000 air targets, of which 7,500 are modern operational-tactical and cruise missiles, as well as rockets, mostly, almost 100%, of Western manufacture,” Putin said.
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UK Will Have Trouble Scraping Together 100k Drones for Ukraine, But More MI6-Backed Terror Likely
UK Will Have Trouble Scraping Together 100k Drones for Ukraine, But More MI6-Backed Terror Likely
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London has pledged to supply Ukraine with 100,000 drones by the end of the current fiscal year in April 2026, ten times more than it did 2024. Sputnik reached out to foreign and military affairs analyst Earl Rasmussen, a retired US Army lieutenant colonel, to get a better sense of whether or not the plans are realistic.
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London will have a hard time delivering on the UAVs by its self-imposed deadline, and will likely seek support from abroad, including other European countries, or stretch out the delivery timeframe well into 2026, Rasmussen said.The UK lacks the MIC bite to back up its bark, but that doesn’t mean Russia should underestimate its aggressive intent, the 20-year US Army vet stressed, pointing to London’s pivotal role in sabotaging Russia-Ukraine peace talks in 2022, and the likelihood of “very intimate” MI6 involvement in recent Ukrainian terror attacks inside Russia, potentially including attacks targeting the nuclear triad.Britain’s $473 million 100,000 drone package is part of a wider $6.1 billion package of aid to Kiev, the government said Wednesday. Up to now, the UK has pledged over $11.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine, more than any other country except the US and Germany, per the Kiel Institute for the World Economy’s Ukraine Support Tracker.
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can uk deliver on its 100,000 drone promise, how many drones does britain want to send ukraine
can uk deliver on its 100,000 drone promise, how many drones does britain want to send ukraine
London has pledged to supply Ukraine with 100,000 drones by the end of the current fiscal year in April 2026, ten times more than it did 2024. Sputnik reached out to foreign and military affairs analyst Earl Rasmussen, a retired US Army lieutenant colonel, to get a better sense of whether or not the plans are realistic.
London will have a hard time delivering on the UAVs by its self-imposed deadline, and will likely seek support from abroad, including other European countries, or stretch out the delivery timeframe well into 2026, Rasmussen said.
Britain’s $473 million 100,000 drone package is part of a wider $6.1 billion package of aid to Kiev, the government said Wednesday. Up to now, the UK has pledged over $11.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine, more than any other country except the US and Germany, per the Kiel Institute for the World Economy’s Ukraine Support Tracker.
PalCast released a powerful new episode featuring Samah Zaqout, a Palestinian graduate of English Literature, who shared her harrowing experiences of survival in Gaza. Hosted by Yousef and Tony, this episode documented the devastating impact of the Israeli military campaign that disrupted Samah’s studies and forced her into displacement. Despite immense challenges, she managed to record her testimony, resulting in variable audio quality, but her story remains a must-listen. Listeners can tune in on Apple and Spotify to hear her firsthand account of endurance and loss.
During the episode, Samah recounted the three times she narrowly escaped death in Gaza. She described how bombings targeted places she had just left, including a bakery and a supermarket, highlighting the ever-present danger. She also shared the terrifying moment she woke up to find shrapnel on her pillow, a chilling reminder of the indiscriminate violence. Her story underscored the inescapable reality of living under siege, where no place remained safe, and every location bore the mark of destruction.
Samah also reflected on the immense hardships she endured, from food shortages during Ramadan to the psychological toll of losing her home and community. She spoke of her grandfather, a Nakba survivor, who tragically passed away, unable to bear the pain of becoming a refugee once again. Her words painted a stark picture of life in Gaza, where even basic communication depended on unreliable solar panels, and daily survival required extraordinary resilience. The loss of her land and the forced separation from her roots deepened the emotional and cultural wounds inflicted by war.
Despite everything, Samah found solace in writing, using it as a means to document her experiences, assert her identity, and connect with the world. Her testimony serves as a crucial reminder of the human cost of war and the voices that refuse to be silenced. PalCast invites listeners to hear Samah’s courageous story and acknowledge the ongoing suffering in Gaza. This important episode is now available for streaming on Apple and Spotify.
