Drones dropping contraband to inmates pose challenges in Quebec detention centres / Globe and Mail / Canada
Monday, June 16, 2025, 7:22 am permalink
Staff at Quebec detention facilities report a growing challenge as drones routinely drop contraband—including tobacco, drugs, and cellphones—to inmates. With multiple drone sightings each day, officials are scrambling to reassess security protocols and implement countermeasures to curb this unexpected breach in prison security.
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Ukraine says Russia launched 479 drones in major bombardment / Global
Monday, June 9, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Russian forces launched a record 479-drone assault overnight on Ukrainian positions—the biggest drone bombardment since the conflict began. Ukrainian military officials detailed that the barrage, which targeted strategic areas and stressed air defenses, is intensifying international calls for increased Western military support amid an already volatile front.
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A Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine kills 3 in the capital Kyiv / National Post
Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
Russian forces carried out a barrage of missiles and drones over Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including rescue workers. The coordinated attack occurred during a period of escalating tensions, prompting Ukrainian authorities to assess damage and intensify defensive measures amid growing regional conflict.
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RCMP take steps to combat thieves targeting Alberta’s evacuated communities / Global
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:21 pm permalink
Amid Alberta’s wildfire-induced evacuations, the RCMP is employing drone surveillance to deter and capture thieves preying on abandoned communities. The enhanced security measures highlight the force’s no-nonsense approach to protecting vulnerable evacuees in the midst of natural disaster turmoil.
Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com
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Israel strikes Beirut’s suburbs to target what it says is Hezbollah drone production / City News / Toronto
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:21 pm permalink
Israeli forces executed targeted assaults in Beirut’s southern suburbs, alleging they dismantled underground facilities linked to Hezbollah’s drone production. The strikes have provoked stern denunciations from Lebanese officials, underscoring yet another twist in the region’s relentless cycle of tension and retaliation.
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Quebec announces new drone detectors to fight smuggling in detention centres / The Toronto Star
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 4:22 pm permalink
Quebec authorities are rolling out state‐of‐the‐art drone detection systems in detention centres and prisons to thwart smuggling operations. The new technology, incorporating cellphone detectors and mobile X‑ray scanners, is expected to bolster institutional security and deter illicit contraband infiltration.
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Ukraine’s bold drone strike shakes Russian bomber fleet
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Ukraine’s military forces executed a daring drone attack that reportedly destroyed 41 Russian aircraft, dramatically reducing Moscow’s bomber numbers. The audacious strike marks another sharp twist in the unfolding conflict, leaving experts to reassess Russian air capabilities in an increasingly uncertain battlefield.
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Ukraine drone strike cripples Russian bomber fleet
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 3:20 pm permalink
Ukrainian forces executed a daring deep-strike operation using drones launched from mobile, wooden platforms to obliterate over 40 Russian bombers parked deep inside enemy territory—even pushing as far as Siberia. The bold move, reminiscent of an aerial “garage sale,” highlights Ukraine’s audacity and tactical ingenuity in a conflict where every aircraft apparently counts.
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Russian drone strikes in Ukraine after ceasefire snub
Monday, May 12, 2025, 8:20 am permalink
Ukrainian officials report renewed drone attacks following the Kremlin’s blunt rejection of a ceasefire proposal put forward by Western diplomats. The military action, delivered without preamble, has left both the international community and local leaders bemused yet braced for further escalations in an already volatile conflict.
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