Ukraine: The Latest 'World first' as sea drone shoots down Russian fighter jet & Putin cancels Victory Day parade in Crimea
May 6, 2025
Ash Bhardwaj, an award-winning journalist and author, shares insights on the dramatic rise of drone warfare in Ukraine, detailing the recent success of a sea drone shooting down a Russian fighter jet. He discusses the Kremlin's anxiety ahead of the Victory Day parade amid escalating drone attacks on Moscow. The conversation also reflects on the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, national identities in post-Soviet states, and the role of tourism in shaping Ukraine's narrative amidst the ongoing conflict.
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Sea Drone Downs Fighter Jets
- Ukraine used its Magura 7C drones to shoot down two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, marking a new development in warfare.
- This is the first known incident of a sea drone bringing down a fighter jet using AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
Viskuli Mansion Detainment Story
- Ash Bhardwaj illegally entered the secured Viskuli Mansion site in Belarus to see the Soviet Union's dissolution location.
- He was detained briefly by armed guards but valued seeing the historical site firsthand.
History Shapes Geopolitical Tensions
- The Baltic states face contested historical narratives shaped by Soviet and Russian perspectives.
- Memorials like Estonia's Bronze Soldier illustrate how history influences identity and geopolitical tensions.