Ukraine: The Latest ‘Surgical’ deep strikes destroy Russian assets in occupied Crimea & 'game-changing' anti-drone rifle rounds created
Jul 1, 2025
In this discussion, Joshua Scriven, an investigator for the Eyes on Russia project, sheds light on essential human rights violations and the role of open-source research in exposing threats to democracy. The conversation covers Ukraine's recent long-range strikes against Russian military targets and innovative advances in anti-drone technology. They also delve into the impact of drone warfare on civilians, the significant challenges in documenting these incidents, and the broader implications of military strategies amidst ongoing conflict.
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Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Strike
- Ukrainian long-range drone strikes hit deep inside Russia, targeting a drone and air defence factory in Izhevsk with surgical precision.
- This attack weakens Russia's military industry and shows no part of Russia is safe from Ukrainian strikes.
New Anti-Drone Rifle Rounds
- Brave One developed new anti-drone rifle rounds with fragmenting warheads to increase drone kill success.
- These rounds can be used in standard rifles, effectively turning them into shotguns against drones.
Clarifying POW Mutilation Claims
- Initial reports of Russian mutilation of Ukrainian POWs were clarified: a Russian soldier accused Ukrainians of such acts.
- This shows the complexity of verifying information amid ambiguous wartime propaganda.