Victorious news of 558th day of war: AI drones in service with Ukrainian army, Ukraine’s gains in Tavria sector

Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashes into the Sea of Azov

A Russian Ka-52 (Alligator) attack helicopter has crashed into the Sea of Azov. The incident occurred on September 1, but the information on it emerged only today.   

The Russian Telegram channel BAZA, citing its own sources in the rescue services, reports that the helicopter crashed on the morning of September 1 in the waters of the Azov Sea, about 1.5 km from the coastline. According to a preliminary version, the crash was caused by difficult weather conditions - there was heavy fog in the area. The helicopter crew was rescued.

Ukraine’s Armed Forces will be able to use drones with artificial intelligence

The Armed Forces of Ukraine will start using SAKER SCOUT artificial intelligence drones. Such a drone independently recognizes and records the coordinates of enemy equipment, which excludes the human factor. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.

The drone can fly up to 10 km even at night thanks to its infrared optics.

"The system, using advanced optics, independently recognizes and records the coordinates of enemy vehicles (even camouflaged ones), immediately transmitting the information to the command post for appropriate decision-making. This eliminates the risk of human error, as the operator's eye is not always able to capture all the nuances," the Defense Ministry of Ukraine said.

Photo: Ministry of Defense press service

The complex includes a flagship reconnaissance drone and several FPV 'kamikaze' drones, which are also controlled by the flagship drone.

The peculiarity of drones with artificial intelligence is that they will be able to complete the task even if they lose contact with the operator due to electronic warfare.

Ukraine has managed to resume electricity exports 

On September 4, Ukraine resumed electricity exports to Slovakia due to a decrease in domestic demand due to lower air temperatures. This was reported by the press service of Ukrenergo state power company.

Thus, on Monday, September 4, Ukraine imported and exported electricity at different times. It imported electricity from Slovakia and Moldova. At the same time, from 11:00 to 13:00, a total of 400 MWh was exported to Slovakia. 

Drone army destroys more than 80 tanks and armored personnel carriers in a week

The Army's drone operators have destroyed 189 pieces of Russian equipment worth millions of dollars, reports Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 

"Over the past 7 days, thanks to the professionalism of our soldiers, the occupying forces have lost 37 tanks, 44 armored vehicles, and 30 strongholds," he said, adding that the ministry is working to ensure that the drone army grows.

Photo: Ministry of Digital Transformation

Russian forces lost almost 250 people in the Tavria sector over the last day

The enemy continues to suffer losses in the Tavria sector. This was reported by General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi.

"Over the last day, the enemy attacked our positions 16 times, fired 688 times and carried out 19 airstrikes. The artillery units of the Tavria Defense Forces launched 1,328 firing missions over the last day. Over the last day, the enemy's losses amounted to 249 people (76 were killed, 170 wounded and 3 captured)," said Commander Tarnavskyi.

In this sector, Ukrainian army destroyed 20 units of enemy military equipment over the last day. Among the destroyed vehicles were one tank, two armored personnel carriers, five artillery systems and mortars, one ATGM, one UAV, 10 vehicles and 1 unit of special equipment. Two enemy munitions depots were also destroyed.