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Portrait of Roman Hladkyi and Ukrainian drones representing leadership change in Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces amid controversy

Deep State: The head of the Staff of Unmanned Systems Forces was appointed Roman Hladkyi, who was previously dismissed from the Navy for improper conduct

Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces got a controversial new leader: Roman Hladkyi, previously fired from the navy for misconduct. How this could reshape drone strategy and morale.
Aug 31, 2024
Portrait of Ukrainian F-16 pilot Oleksii “Moonfish” Mes honored posthumously, symbolizing courage and sacrifice defending Ukraine’s skies

The pilot who gave Ukraine new wings: Tribute to Colonel Oleksii ‘Moonfish’ Mes

Remembering Colonel Oleksii “Moonfish” Mes — Ukraine’s F-16 pioneer who helped secure jets for Kyiv and died in combat defending Ukraine’s skies. His courage lives on. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Aug 30, 2024
Falling debris from downed strike drones raining over Kyiv streets and buildings in multiple districts after an overnight Russian drone attack

In the capital, debris from downed drones was reported in three districts of the city

After a wave of Russian strike drones approached Kyiv, air defenses downed many UAVs and fragments fell in Holosiivskyi, Dniprovskyi and Desnianskyi districts — windows, playgrounds and homes hit. Full scene on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 29, 2024
Ukrainian military drones over Russian industrial zone where oil refinery and ammunition depot were struck, with smoke and fire rising

Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery and an ammunition depot in Russia

Ukrainian drone forces struck deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and an ammunition depot in a coordinated overnight assault — fires and explosions reported with strategic impact on Russia’s military supply chain. Full details on empr.media.
Aug 29, 2024
Ukrainian frontline near Pokrovsk with troops and fog of war imagery illustrating chaotic battlefield conditions and contested positions

Roman Pohorilyi, co-founder of DeepState: “We have complete chaos in the Pokrovsk direction, our command has neither situational awareness nor situation.

DeepState co-founder Roman Pohorilyi warns of “complete chaos” in the Pokrovsk direction with commanders lacking situational awareness amid intense Russian pressure — inside analysis on empr.media.
Aug 29, 2024
Military vehicles and explosions on the Russo-Ukrainian frontline on August 28, 2024, as war fronts shift and drones strike infrastructure

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 28, 2024

As of Aug 28, 2024, Russian air and drone strikes hit Ukrainian and Russian targets, civilians killed in Donetsk, Ukrainian drones strike deeply inside Russia, and frontline battles intensify — complete coverage on empr.media.
Aug 28, 2024
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at the Forum Ukraine 2024 Independence press conference with flags and audience behind him

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a press conference at the forum “Ukraine 2024. Independence”. Main points:

At the Forum Ukraine 2024 Independence press conference, President Zelenskyy outlined strategic war goals, Western military aid needs and long-term plans for Ukraine’s future. Full coverage on empr.media.
Aug 28, 2024
Smoke and damage at a Ukrainian electrical substation after Russia targeted it with cluster missiles during a massive overnight attack

During yesterday’s massive attack, Russians attacked substations for the first time with cluster missiles

In a historic escalation, Russia attacked Ukrainian power substations with tens of cluster missiles amid a massive overnight drone and missile barrage targeting critical infrastructure — analysis on empr.media.
Aug 28, 2024
Explosions and smoke over Ukrainian city skyline after massive Russian aerial assault on Aug 27, 2024, with missiles and drones overhead

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 27, 2024

On August 27 2024, Russia launched intense missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and multiple regions while frontline clashes and casualties mount — complete war update on empr.media.
Aug 27, 2024
Smoke and flames in Kyiv skyline at dawn after Ukrainian air defenses shoot down Russian missiles and drones, debris falling across city districts

Kyiv repels Russian missile-drone attack for the second night in a row: debris causes fire in the capital

Kyiv’s air defenses thwarted Russian missiles and drones for the second night straight — but falling debris ignited fires and disruptions across the capital, sparking fresh global alarm. empr.media
Aug 27, 2024
Smoldering Ukrainian energy infrastructure and city skyline after massive Russian drone and missile strikes leave power outages and damage across Ukraine

Massive shelling of Ukraine with missiles and drones: what is known so far

Russia launched a massive combined drone and missile offensive across Ukraine, striking cities and critical energy infrastructure while air defenses raced to intercept the barrage. empr.media
Aug 26, 2024
Explosions and smoke over Ukrainian city skyline during large Russian missile and drone attacks in August 2024 war escalation across multiple regions

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of August 25, 2024

Russia’s massive missile and drone attacks continue across Ukraine with intense shelling, infrastructure damage and shifting frontlines — key Aug 25 2024 war developments compiled. empr.media
Aug 25, 2024

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