{
  "id": 2409834,
  "title": "Russia gives drones their own military branch as modern warfare enters a new era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/russia-gives-drones-their-own-military-branch-as-modern-warfare",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T17:19:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/russia-gives-drones-their-own-military-branch-as-modern-warfare-enters-a-new-era/articleshow/133410338.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a significant development, Russia has established a new command for unmanned systems forces, appointing General Denis Lyamin as its leader. This initiative marks a pivotal transformation in Moscow's approach to modern warfare. Meanwhile, Ukraine has also unveiled its long-range impact command, highlighting the increasing reliance on drones in both nations' military strategies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}