Audrey MacAlpine

Some things to consider flying interceptor drones in the Middle East— the climate and the pilot for starters. We spoke with a top commander in Ukraine’s Air Force about the challenges Gulf states may face when it comes to operating interceptor drones. This, as Ukraine agrees new defense partnership deals w/ Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.

Full Report: youtu.be/m_xVNHg7-zY?si…

Interceptor drones: these weapons can save lives from Ukraine to the Middle East. I traveled to a testing range in Ukraine where one company is teaching the military how to use them. “I think there is no country [..] more prepared for this than us,” says Ares, a spokesperson for the company. For @AJEnglish

I’m having a hard time believing this. We were in contact just yesterday. Paul Conroy, RIP you fine brave man

Traditional weapons worth millions are being supported— even replaced— with drones that cost a few hundred dollars. My latest report from Ukraine for @AJEnglish :

Russia’s war in Ukraine is accelerating a major shift in how wars are fought, with low-cost drones increasingly replacing traditional weapons. Al Jazeera’s @MacalpineAudrey shows how Ukraine’s tech sector has adapted to mass-produce drones, reshaping modern warfare.

Ukraine has consistently defended the right of nations to live freely, free of dictatorship, oppression, and human rights violations. The Maduro regime has violated all such principles in every respect. Democratic countries and human rights organizations across the globe have emphasized his regime’s widespread crimes, violence, torture, oppression, abuse of all basic freedoms, stolen votes, and destruction of democracy and the rule of law. Ukraine has not recognised Maduro’s legitimacy following rigged elections and violence against protestors, along with dozens of other countries in different parts of the world. The people of Venezuela must have a chance for a normal life, security, prosperity, and human dignity. We will continue to support their right to such normality, respect, and freedom. We stand for further developments in accordance with the principles of international law, prioritising democracy, human rights, and the interests of Venezuelans. Thank you to everyone around the world who helps to protect life.

@Mylovanov breaks down our interview with @JackLopresti .

@Mylovanov Thank you @Mylovanov for sharing our interview with @JackLopresti .

Lopresti, Former Member of the UK Parliament, now fighting for Ukraine: We were alone in 1940, fighting for our survival. Our cities were bombed. We've always felt an affinity with what Ukrainians face. Putin’s murdering civilians, committing war crimes, kidnapped children. 1/

His answer might surprise you: youtu.be/sIg77WIkV8Q

Why does a British MP leave politics to join Ukraine’s army? I asked Jack Lopresti, who spent over a decade in politics, about trading Westminster for a war zone. Full interview on @United24media

UNITED24 Media correspondent @MacalpineAudrey takes her war reporting to the big screen — starring as an American journalist in the Ukrainian action film Killhouse.

🔴 25 people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv overnight, including five children. UNITED24 Media correspondent @MacalpineAudrey reports from the scene.

Ultimately it’s Putin who can end the war — but after Trump’s moves in the Israel-Gaza conflict, some now wonder if he could shift this one too. Zelenskyy heads to Washington tomorrow, Tomahawk missiles are on the table. With US intel, they could change Russia’s calculus. @TalkTV

@BIforPeace Thanks for sending. Read it — Hungary stresses drone defense is important but stops short of backing the drone wall, saying it’s already secured its own eastern border.

@MacalpineAudrey Hungary is interested, but someone decided not to invite Slovakia and Hungary to the initial conference about the drone wall. Hungarian defence minister said: An effective drone wall can't be built without Hungary👇 pestisracok.hu/forro-drot/202…

Today Zelenskyy urged Europe & NATO to speak with one ‘united voice’, pledging Ukraine’s role in a “drone wall.” The snag? Hungary isn’t interested and that would leave a 90,000 km² hole in NATO’s eastern flank.

Drone overhead. Unusual timing (6:47pm) — Russia typically strikes at night. A possible prelude to a louder night ahead in Kyiv.

🔴 A Russian night strike on Kyiv killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and left more than ten injured, according to local authorities. Residential areas across the capital were hit.

I spoke with @JackLopresti, former British MP now fighting for Ukraine, about why he believes Ukraine isn’t a political issue but a universal one.

🔴 As a result of another massive Russian attack on Ukraine, the building of Cabinet of Ministers in Ukraine in Kyiv was damaged, according to local authorities.