War in Ukraine

Russia is once again in the headlines for its “grotesque” gifts in exchange for the lives of Russian soldiers on the frontline. This time, it was a meat grinder. It’s not the first time the families of dead Russian military men have been “rewarded” with absurd tokens–ranging from kitchen appliances to bags of onions. 

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, one of the Kremlin’s first targets was Mariupol. While the Ukrainian army tried to hold back the Russian advance, the city was being obliterated—tens of thousands of civilians were killed, and almost all residential buildings were reduced to rubble. Now, Moscow is attempting to convince the world that life in Mariupol has improved, portraying the destroyed city as “better than it was under Ukraine.”

They left behind their homes, families, and safety to stand with Ukraine in its darkest hour. Some came as combat medics, others as humanitarian volunteers, and many as soldiers. All risked their lives to fight against Russian aggression—and some paid the ultimate price.

The production of FPV loitering munition drones is skyrocketing—for good reason. Ukraine is now manufacturing around 200,000 FPV drones per month, a tenfold increase from early 2024. These inexpensive, highly maneuverable weapons are proving to be tank killers, taking out multimillion-dollar armored vehicles for a fraction of their cost.

Russia is rapidly growing its military presence in the once peaceful Arctic region. A sanctioned manufacturer drives Moscow’s ability to develop and modernise weapon systems specifically for Arctic conditions. What do we know about it and some of the weapons it's modernising?

Ukraine’s 14th Deep Strike Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces is preparing for another mission—one that could hit Russia where it hurts: airbases, oilfields, and other critical infrastructure. In this exclusive photo report, we take you inside their operations, capturing the precision, skill, and cutting-edge technology behind Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes.