Ukraine: The Latest Stowaway drone sneaks into Russian base atop military vehicle & Russia announces 'retaliation' in case of nuclear testing
Oct 9, 2025
In this discussion, Benjamin Tallis, Head of Thought Leadership at Helsing, explores the transformative role of AI in defense. He highlights how AI is changing battlefield technology and stresses the necessity for military doctrine to evolve alongside innovations like drone technology. Ethical concerns around delegating lethal authority to AI are addressed, with emphasis on maintaining control and traceability. Tallis also debates whether democracies can out-innovate centralized adversaries like Russia and shares insights on integrating autonomous systems into armed forces.
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Drone Lands On Moving Russian Vehicle
- A Ukrainian drone landed on a Russian Buk air-defence vehicle and remained controllable for about 15 km before exploding.
- Kyiv released footage and claimed the device detonated after a Russian soldier prodded it with a stick.
Ukraine Hitting Russia's Energy Backbone
- Ukraine struck major Russian gas and oil infrastructure deep inside Russia, including a large gas processing plant in Volgograd region.
- Zelensky says Russian gasoline shortages are approaching 20% and Moscow is tapping diesel reserves.
Ukraine's Gas Output Severely Damaged
- Russian strikes have destroyed more than half of Ukraine's natural gas production capacity ahead of winter.
- Kyiv is appealing to G7 partners for equipment and air-defence systems to protect energy infrastructure.