Russia tests AI-controlled attack drones

Russian forces have begun testing AI-controlled attack drones capable of autonomously selecting targets, according to Ukrainian officials. This development follows a deadly incident earlier this summer and marks a significant escalation in the technological capabilities deployed by Russia in the ongoing conflict.

Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Ukraine, Ukraine

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: airstrike

Severity: HIGH

Source: The World Now

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