// IN TODAY’S EDITION
UKR drones hit St. Petersburg
Russian satellite nears U.S. imagery satellite
Romanian F-16s down two Russian drones
Egypt pledges Saudi Arabia military support
Breach exposes 7 million California students’ data
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File Image: Ukrainian soldiers carry a reconnaissance drone at dusk (Credit: Air Command East / Ukraine MOD)
Ukraine Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in 1,000-Drone Attack on Russia
Ukrainian drones struck the Petersburg Oil Terminal and a nearby fuel depot early Sunday, killing one person. Russia said the attack involved 1,015 drones, making it one of the largest drone attacks of the war.
The strikes came days after Kyiv abandoned President Donald Trump’s proposed “energy ceasefire,” citing continued Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid. Meanwhile, Russian drone strikes across Ukraine killed 11 people and damaged energy facilities near Odesa. Read
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Connect With the Defense Leaders Shaping What Gets Fielded Next
Thousands of government, military, academia, and industry leaders will gather at the Eastern Defense Summit in Charleston, S.C., this December. An exhibit booth gives you direct time with program managers, contracting officers, and operators looking for solutions now.
This year's theme, moving solutions from mission needs to fielded capability, puts companies with something ready to show at the center of the discussion. Charleston is home to Joint Base Charleston, Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, Coast Guard commands, and a strong defense industrial base, putting end users within reach of every booth.
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A Russian satellite approached a U.S.-owned commercial satellite that provides imagery to Ukraine and Western governments, reducing the distance between them from about 200 miles to three miles, according to LeoLabs. Western analysts warned the maneuver could indicate surveillance, interference or preparations for an attack. Read
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Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two Russian-made Geran attack drones over the Black Sea on Saturday after they entered Romanian airspace. The incident follows a series of drone-related incidents linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, including attacks on two chemical tankers off Romania’s coast that left seven crew members missing. Read
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Egypt has agreed to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid escalating fighting with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The decision follows repeated Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi airports and oil infrastructure that have killed at least 19 people and disrupted thousands of flights. Read
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A data breach at Education Testing Service (ETS), a nonprofit that administers standardized exams, exposed the names, addresses and disability status of about 7 million California public school students. Law enforcement is investigating, and ETS has suspended some testing activities while reviewing its systems’ security. Read
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Rioters set fire to a historic town hall in Limoges, France, during anti-government protests over the cost of living, now in their fourth week. Local officials said the roof of the 1883 building collapsed onto the lower floors, and about two-thirds of the building’s exterior was destroyed. Read
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Meta has removed controversial language from its commercial terms that appeared to allow it to collect content from websites, including news sites, to develop, train, and improve its AI products following criticism from business customers and media outlets. Read
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Hear What's Next for Acquisition, AI, and Maritime Power
Keynotes, executive panels, and technical sessions at the Eastern Defense Summit, December 8-10, dig into the changing character of war, acquisition reform, AI and autonomy, supply chain resilience, and maritime power. Between sessions, walk the exhibit floor and see the technology up close.
Advance registration is $725 through December 7, with lunch included both days, and on-site rates rise to $825. Active duty service members and government employees attend free.
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