Jess Daly

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Jess is a journalist and writer for UNITED24MEDIA, freelance photographer and documentary producer from Wales. Her work focuses on military topics from weapons to strategic analysis and human rights issues. She has been working as a journalist covering life in Ukraine since 2016 and has been embedded on the frontlines with the Hospitallers Battalion since 2019. Her documentaries, written and photography been featured on BBC, ITV and many more.

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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
Russia’s Killer Orlan Drone and Its Western-Manufactured Components
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become key in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Russian forces have developed a killer attack system using their smaller, harder-to-target Orlan variants, critically made with Western components. What is the Orlan drone, and how has Russia maintained its supply of components from the West?
Oct 24, 2024 17:55
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Jess Daly
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War in Ukraine
The Koksan, North Korea’s Longest-Range Artillery Gun
North Korean troops are preparing to fight alongside Russia in their illegal invasion of Ukraine, while thousands of North Korean munitions, including self-propelled artillery guns (SPGs), have been shipped to Russia over the last year.
Oct 23, 2024 19:08
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Jess Daly
Category
War in Ukraine
Germany's Taurus Missile, a Game-Changer for Ukraine?
Germany's infamous long-range “Taurus” missile is one of the most debated Western weapons for Ukraine. The Kremlin arguably fears the stealthy hard-to-detect missile, so how would the Taurus be a game changer for Ukraine?
Oct 22, 2024 17:28
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Jess Daly
Category
War in Ukraine
A Look into the Dystopian Realities of Abducted Ukrainian Children
Russia is indoctrinating illegally deported Ukrainian children and putting them under strict digital control. Today we uncover the great lengths the Kremlin is taking to brainwash Ukrainian children into embracing their Russian world.
Oct 18, 2024 15:02
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Jess Daly
Category
War in Ukraine
Putin’s Use of Private Military Companies To Wage Terror on Ukraine
Private military companies (PMCs) are a key tool for the Russian Federation's war in Ukraine, as they use them to wage terror across the country. We look at what they are, explore their ties to the Kremlin, and why their brutality is beneficial for Putin.
Oct 17, 2024 17:38
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Jess Daly
Category
World
What Benefits Would NATO Have From Ukraine’s Membership?
Ukraine, a long-time NATO partner, cooperates closely with the Alliance but remains outside the security guarantees of its founding treaty. While it’s clear how NATO membership would benefit Ukraine, it’s often overlooked how much Ukraine could bring to NATO —from military expertise to global security.
Oct 17, 2024 13:48