Romania says two dead after fire on ship, Ukraine blames Russian drones
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two people died and others were rescued after a fire on a ship in the Black Sea outside Romania's territorial waters, Romanian authorities said on Monday, as Ukraine blamed Russian drones for the incident. Romania's interior ministry said 11 crew members of the ship which sank had been rescued. The country's Naval Authority said the incident involved a fire on the ship Royad…
Belgium and a Ukrainian defense company are jointly developing a 70-mm laser-guided missile aimed at effectively neutralizing enemy drones, including those with jet propulsion, according to Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken. Speaking on October 5, Francken emphasized the missile's potential as a cost-effective and highly effective alternative to expensive air defense systems.
He claimed that the missile could be fired from various platforms, such as an F-16 or a lightweight vehicle, highlighting its affordability and advanced technology. The project is currently in the testing phase, with expectations that it could significantly enhance the Ukrainian Armed Forces' capability to counter large-scale drone attacks, particularly those involving jet-powered drones like the Geran-type.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on September 18 that interceptors from two companies successfully passed combat tests, destroying high-speed Russian drones. On September 21, Vluchnyk, a Ukrainian company, reported completing internal testing of its new Zorelit v5 anti-aircraft interceptor drone, designed to target reconnaissance and attack drones, including jet-powered UAVs.
Additionally, Zelenskyy disclosed on September 23 during a U.N. General Assembly address that Ukrainian forces had successfully tested four new interceptors against jet-powered drones.
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