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Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers, used within Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea as confirmed by a Ukrainian security official. The attacks took place on Friday and Saturday with Kyiv acknowledging responsibility after reports of explosions targeting the vessels.

read also: Ukraine Moves Toward Peace Deal Framework With Russia

A security source stated that Sea Baby maritime drones were deployed in a coordinated mission involving the Security Service of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Navy.

Russia has not released an official reaction to the strikes. According to the Ukrainian source both tankers sustained severe damage rendering them unable to operate.

The source added that the outcome significantly disrupts Russian oil logistics. Russia relies on hundreds of tankers many registered under various flags to continue transporting its oil despite international sanctions.

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Indian Army Chief Observes Ukraine Conflict as a Living Laboratory for Modern Warfare https://theedgemedia.in/indian-army-chief-ukraine-war-modern-warfare https://theedgemedia.in/indian-army-chief-ukraine-war-modern-warfare#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:41 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=26909 New Delhi | Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army is carefully monitoring the conflict in Ukraine as it serves as a living laboratory reflecting conditions similar to those along India’s borders. Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025, he explained that the future of warfare is defined by competition and continuous […]

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New Delhi | Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army is carefully monitoring the conflict in Ukraine as it serves as a living laboratory reflecting conditions similar to those along India’s borders.

Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025, he explained that the future of warfare is defined by competition and continuous challenges rather than prolonged peace. According to him, the world is witnessing the decline of extended peace periods and the rise of multifaceted conflicts driven by rapid technological advancements.

General Dwivedi pointed out that technology has become a central element in modern warfare and can be applied across various operational areas. He mentioned that more than fifty conflicts are currently active around the world involving over one hundred nations, highlighting the growing instability across regions.

The Army Chief further elaborated that the Ukraine battlefield offers valuable lessons for India’s defense strategy. He described how drones are targeting armored vehicles, electronic warfare systems are disrupting communications, and precision strikes are capable of reaching well beyond one hundred kilometers. He also noted that information campaigns have the power to shape outcomes before any physical confrontation begins.

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The Civil Aviation Ministry has Issued New Regulations that Make it Easier for Indians to Utilize Drones https://theedgemedia.in/the-civil-aviation-ministry-has-issued-new-regulations-that-make-it-easier-for-indians-to-utilize-drones https://theedgemedia.in/the-civil-aviation-ministry-has-issued-new-regulations-that-make-it-easier-for-indians-to-utilize-drones#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:28:51 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=22803 The government announced via a Gazette notification on Thursday that the Civil Aviation Ministry has passed the revised Drone Rules, 2021. (August 26, 2021). The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rules 2021, which went into effect on March 12 of this year, will be updated by these new rules. Unless exempted, drones now require identification numbers. According […]

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The government announced via a Gazette notification on Thursday that the Civil Aviation Ministry has passed the revised Drone Rules, 2021. (August 26, 2021). The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Rules 2021, which went into effect on March 12 of this year, will be updated by these new rules.

Unless exempted, drones now require identification numbers. According to the notification, a unique identification number for the drone can be generated by entering the required information on the digital sky platform.

As per the government, the guidelines have eliminated the need for different clearances, such as certificate of conformity, certificate of maintenance, import clearance, acceptance of existing drones, operator licenses, authorization of R&D organizations, and student remote pilot licenses.

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BSF Spots Another Drone in Jammu, 6th in 15 days after air base attack. https://theedgemedia.in/bsf-spots-another-drone-in-jammu-6th-in-15-days-after-air-base-attack https://theedgemedia.in/bsf-spots-another-drone-in-jammu-6th-in-15-days-after-air-base-attack#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:03:18 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=18452  On Tuesday night, A drone was spotted 100-150 metres inside indian territory in the Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir . The UAV, or unmanned aerial vehicle , was spotted by alert BSF personnel who opened fire, after which the drone disappeared for a while before returning.  A senior official told NDTV that UAVs were […]

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 On Tuesday night, A drone was spotted 100-150 metres inside indian territory in the Arnia sector of Jammu and Kashmir . The UAV, or unmanned aerial vehicle , was spotted by alert BSF personnel who opened fire, after which the drone disappeared for a while before returning. 

A senior official told NDTV that UAVs were Pakistan’s new “watch towers” and were being used in abundance. The official also said it was at a height of 200 metres and well within indian territory. 

“When our alert troops fired it went back,” the official said, adding “troops are on alert. The area is being searched but, so far, nothing has been detected.” 

This is the sixth sighting of an UAV or unmanned aerial vehicle in this area in the past 15 days. 

 

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Three Drones Spotted Again In Jammu https://theedgemedia.in/three-drones-spotted-again-in-jammu https://theedgemedia.in/three-drones-spotted-again-in-jammu#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:40:15 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=16924 On Tuesday nights, and early on Wednesday, the police and other security services were held on high alert at three spots on the outskirts of Jammu City. Sources stated at 9:23 pm on Tuesday night near Miran Sahib the first drone was seen. In Kaluchak and in Kunjwani around 4.40 a.m. and 4.52 a.m. on […]

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On Tuesday nights, and early on Wednesday, the police and other security services were held on high alert at three spots on the outskirts of Jammu City. Sources stated at 9:23 pm on Tuesday night near Miran Sahib the first drone was seen. In Kaluchak and in Kunjwani around 4.40 a.m. and 4.52 a.m. on Wednesday, the second and third drones were seen.

On Tuesday, Kaluchak and Kunjwani regions were sighted by a drone. Earlier on Monday, the army stated that it had seen drones flying over military posts in Kaluchak and Ratnuchak and fired them, thereby causing them to float away.

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Blast At IAF Base In Jammu On Sunday https://theedgemedia.in/blast-at-iaf-base-in-jammu-on-sunday https://theedgemedia.in/blast-at-iaf-base-in-jammu-on-sunday#respond Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:24:43 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=16599 Security authorities think that a drone is being used for the first case of a cross-border strike at IAF facility in Jammu on Sunday, reports claimed. Sources said that the drone was probably packed with IEDs that exploded on hit. The security agency has been coping with the danger since a number of cases in […]

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Security authorities think that a drone is being used for the first case of a cross-border strike at IAF facility in Jammu on Sunday, reports claimed. Sources said that the drone was probably packed with IEDs that exploded on hit.

The security agency has been coping with the danger since a number of cases in the Jammu and Punjab areas over the last two and three years have been documented with drones dropping guns, narcotics and explosives.

On 14 May, more than a month ago, near Jammu, an alleged Pakistan drone identified the Border Security Force (BSF).

 

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