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Oct 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Ukraine builds defenses against Russian jet-powered drones
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Ukraine is rushing to build defenses against Russia’s jet-powered drones, according to The Wall Street Journal. CNN separately reported that Ukraine is targeting a Russian internet service it called Russia’s “Google,” as the internet becomes another front in the conflict.
WHO: Ukraine
WHAT: Ukraine is rushing to build defenses against Russian jet-powered drones.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: The defenses are intended to counter Russia’s jet-powered drones.
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