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Germany will mass-deploy autonomous buses in 10 years due to labor shortages. Starting in 2029, 100 such self-driving vehicles will be launched in the Rhein-Erft district.
A plane crashed in Limburgerhof, killing two people on board. Debris fell on a residential area; residents of the houses miraculously escaped injury.
Defense forces struck enemy control points and equipment. At the Ryazan Oil Refinery, four units that provided the occupiers with fuel were damaged.
In the city of Samsun, a drone weighing 25 kilograms damaged three residential buildings. There were no casualties; specialists are currently determining the origin and owner of the aircraft.
Hackers breached fuel control systems at US gas stations due to a lack of passwords. Iran is suspected in the attack, though actual fuel levels remained unchanged.
SpaceX is conducting a 5-for-1 stock split to lower the price ahead of its IPO. The company plans to raise $75 billion at a $2 trillion valuation.
Serhii Flash reported the installation of EW systems on Russian Shaheds. The equipment is intended to suppress interceptor drones and create interference for radar systems.
May 16 marks the days of boys, light, peaceful coexistence, and the protection of endangered species. It is also a day to congratulate those celebrating name days, including Oleksandr and Heorhiy.
The one-ton platform features a 10-meter mast for reconnaissance and communication. The drone operates autonomously for up to four days and has already undergone testing at the front.
The Commander of US Special Operations Command stated an excessive dependence on companies for drone modernization. The Ukrainian experience of rapid equipment adaptation has become an example.
A modernized TR-85M1R tank with folding anti-drone protection was presented in Bucharest. Romania plans to upgrade 108 vehicles based on the Ukrainian model.
BAE Systems has presented the 155mm MDACS system for the low-cost downing of aerial targets using HVP projectiles. The first battery is planned to be delivered to the US Army by 2027.
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through a Nasdaq listing under the ticker SPCX. Elon Musk's company valuation will exceed $2 trillion.
About 60 U. S. officers are training to electronically disable drones at the FIFA World Cup. The FBI will coordinate airspace protection in key cities.
In Uzhhorod, a lightning strike caused the roof of a residential building on Ispanska Street to catch fire. The blaze was localized over an area of 120 square meters; there were no casualties.
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Oleksandr Zakusylo as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation. He will be responsible for the launch of e-Excise, e-Court, and the development of state digital systems.
Pete Hegseth has canceled the planned deployment of four thousand US troops to Poland. This decision came as a surprise to the Pentagon and European allies.
During 150 searches across three regions, illegal products worth 125 million UAH were seized. The organizers sold vape liquids without excise stamps or quality checks.
The electric hot hatch will feature a 226-horsepower engine and a range of up to 454 kilometers. The official premiere of the new model will take place on May 15 at the Nürburgring.
Donald Trump announced China's agreement to purchase American oil and limit military aid to Iran. The leaders also concluded new trade agreements.
Police, National Guard, and volunteers are searching for 15-year-old Roman Kyryliuk near the village of Oleksandriia. Drones have been deployed for the operation, and water bodies and forests are being inspected.
In Kyiv, the death toll from the strike has risen to 12 people, including two children. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble and search for people at the site of the tragedy.
New fires broke out in the Chernobyl zone on May 14 due to the downing of Russian drones. The radiation background remains normal despite the difficult extinguishing conditions.
Fire Point will launch dozens of satellites in 2027 and scale up rocket production. According to the company's chief designer, Shtilerman, two satellites have already been launched this year.
The SBU detained two FSB agents who were spying on air defense systems and AFU equipment. The suspects are in custody and face life imprisonment.
New approaches by the ESBU (Bureau of Economic Security) to treating aircraft leasing abroad as royalties threaten the existence of civil aviation and Ukraine's reputation as a reliable partner. This new approach threatens airlines with double taxation.
Five people were killed, 39 injured, and 20 went missing due to the Russian strike on Kyiv. SES rescuers continue search operations and debris removal.
Former "LPR minister" received 12 years in prison for organizing the seizure of agricultural assets worth UAH 3. 1 billion. The court also granted claims for the recovery of these damages.
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The US Army has canceled the deployment of 4,000 soldiers from the 2nd Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division to Poland. Equipment and some of the troops were already en route.