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Ukraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase. In an interview with The Associated Press, the head of a new AI defense agency, Danylo Tsvok said AI is helping Ukraine hold ground while reducing risks to soldiers. He cautioned that full integration of autonomous systems could take three to five years. Ukraine is testing drone swarm technology and expanding robotic ground platforms and data-sharing partnerships with Western allies. Officials say the goal is faster decision-making and coordinated defense – not creating fully autonomous weapons – as AI becomes central to modern warfare.

Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility. The strike, reported Wednesday, targeted a site over 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says these long-range strikes aim to disrupt Russia’s energy infrastructure. Russian media reported the attack, but officials have been vague about details. Ukraine's Security Service says the facility is a key hub in Russia’s oil transport system. The attack follows a strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery. Ukraine is increasing its drone production, aiming to exploit Russia's vulnerabilities and reduce its oil revenue. Kyiv is also offering its know-how to partners.