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Russia may be using hidden 'lunchbox-size' drone devices to counter Ukraine defenses: expert

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Russia may be hiding lunchbox-sized signal repeaters inside Kyiv to help guide deadly drones past defenses, a weapons expert told Fox News Digital.

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  • Reported by Fox News and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:39:44 UTC.

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  1. Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

  2. Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

  3. Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

  4. Ukraine ready for US-backed talks with Russia: Zelenskyy

  5. 1 dead as Russian drones hit desi pharma plant in Ukraine

  6. Russia may be using hidden 'lunchbox-size' drone devices to counter Ukraine defenses: expert

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Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support

Attack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine.

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