The situation at a glance: Russia builds its own drone troops

In the middle of the intensive war, Russia, like Ukraine, wants to build drone troops as a genre of arms in the army. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in front of representatives of the army and government. “We see how the effectiveness of unmanned aircraft is growing rapidly in combat use,” said Putin, according to the Kremlin. About half of the destroyed or damaged opposing goals are now on the account of the drone pilots.

Russian fight drones attacked destinations in Ukraine again that night. In the east of the country, which has been excessive by Moscow for more than three years, prevailed air alarm. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian fighter planes bombed the areas of Sumy and Donetsk. So far, information about hits and damage has not been given.

On Thursday, both sides continued the exchange of prisoners of war. Seriously ill or injured soldiers were allowed to return, although an exact number should only be mentioned after the action created for several days. The Ukrainian coordination rod asked the Russian side to quickly continue with the exchange. A Moscow claim that Ukraine cannot take back new prisoners every day is wrong.

Drone troops as their own weapon genre

The establishment of a new weapon genre in the Russian army shows the growing importance of unmanned weapon systems in this war. Ukraine had already taken this step in June 2024. Your drone brigades use various flight drones and develop them in cooperation with industry. But it is also about seed roses, i.e. armed remote-controlled boats, combat or mine reobots. Drone pilots are also used in other troops.

Because the air war change so quickly, Russia also needs better air defense, said Putin. A universal system is necessary that can effectively destroy all kinds of flying objects.

The Russian army has a large arsenal of anti -aircraft systems. The front is well secured, but the defense is staggered thinner in the hinterland. Ukrainian long-haul runs have repeatedly hit military and industrial plants far behind the front.

USA congratulations on the Russian national holiday

The advice on future armaments projects led by Putin took place, even if there was a national holiday in Russia on Thursday. The United States congratulated for the first time in years. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio sent a congratulations, but also warned peace efforts. The Kremlin rated the letter as a sign that the administration of US President Donald Trump wanted to solve problems. Ukraine criticized that.

Selenskyj: We push the Russians back at Sumy

According to President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, the Ukrainian army can block the Russian offensive in the northeastern area of ​​Sumy. “Our units in the Sumy area are gradually pushing back the occupiers,” said Selenskyj in a video message. According to his own information, he was based on a report by commander -in -chief Olexander Syrskyj.

He did not give details, and there was no independent confirmation for his information. According to the maps of Ukrainian military bloggers, the Russian troops are still in the forward movement.

At the command of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, the Russian army on the border at Sumy brought strong forces and tried to conquer a buffer zone there. Ukraine appreciates this Russian armed force up to 65,000 men. There were 168 Russian storm attacks along the entire front, the Ukrainian general staff said in his evening report.

Thanks for visiting Pistorius

In his video message, Selenskyj again thanked for the visit of Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) on Thursday. “Germany is a pioneer in support. We appreciate that Germany also holds what it promises,” said the president. During the visit, both sides had deepened their agreements to produce weapons together with a high range, including rockets, marching aircraft and combat drones.