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US Gives Ukrainian Nazis AI-Guided Drones & Why These Are not Game-Changers

2026-06-04 Entertainment
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▪️Western media has widely reported "medium range strikes" on Russian targets by AI-enabled drones with claims that it is complicating logistics specifically to Crimea; ▪️Many sources, like the BBC, cover up the US role altogether - others like France24 not only admit the "Hornet" drones were developed by the US, but that they were handed over to Ukrainian military units like Azov who include in all their drone footage Nazi-insignia watermarks; ▪️France24 admits: "The US-designed Hornet was developed by the American company Perennial Autonomy, which was founded and financed by former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt. This drone is frequently used in US Army training exercises. However, in July 2025, Perennial Autonomy – then called Swift Beat – made a deal to supply Ukraine with drones," and that, "Elite Ukrainian units like the Azov and Khartia Brigades have been posting images of Hornet drones striking Russian supply convoys;" ▪️While the US-made Hornet drones give Ukraine this ability, Russia has already been using AI-guided drones for battlefield air interdiction operations along with vastly greater numbers of FPVs, Geran, as well as many times more missiles, guided glide bombs, and guided rockets; ▪️While both sides have the ability to complicate each other's logistics - only Russia has the additional manpower, armor, and other equipment required to actually exploit it and translate it into territory gained and attrition imposed; Sources: BBC - Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops (May 30, 2026): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjp0n7rn41o France24 - Ukraine: How a kamikaze drone partially operated by AI is attacking Russian convoys (Jun. 1, 2026): https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260601-ukraine-kamikaze-drone-partially-operated-ai-attacking-russian-convoys The Telegraph - Ukraine crisis: the neo-Nazi brigade fighting pro-Russian separatists (2014): https://archive.ph/O8S43#selection-1709.0-1712.0 Wikipedia - Wolfsangel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfsangel Azov - Sxlud Unit: https://azov.army/en/units/1st-corps-azov/unit-sxlud/ Where to Find My Work: Website: https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/brianlovethailand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianJBerletic Rumble (YouTube alternative): https://rumble.com/c/c-1459863 How to Support my Work (and thank you!): Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheNewAtlas Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/landdestroyer PromptPay: 0851547235

Top Comments (10)

@ComradeKranky 2026-06-04

The US/NATO/Israeli axis of evil must be defeated.

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@phillipwilliams3544 2026-06-04

So the drone attack on a bus full of civilians was a drone thinking for itself and not surprising as the US often see civilians as legitimate targets to achieve their goal so why wouldn't a US built drone think any different

121 3 replies
@PhoneOffAlex 2026-06-04

Thank You Brian for most accurate reporting. And always right prediction.

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@michaelgrzybkowski 2026-06-04

This is just an excuse, if it hits the target it was flown by a pilot, if it hits a bus or a school they can blame the AI.

67 4 replies
@AdastraRecordings 2026-06-04

No real surprise the BBC is not covering this as they currently have a massive buildup of troops on the Russian border.

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@TheNewAtlas 2026-06-04

Here is the video from February 2024 I made regarding Eric Schmidt's announced AI-driven drone project: https://youtu.be/qWC-48Y_gmQ?si=ngshAoOu8BumWOPs

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@RGBAnarchy 2026-06-04

Operator: " did you just blow up our ammo depots?" AI: "great catch!"

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@stathiskontogiannidis 2026-06-04

Thank you Brian "eagle eye" .Always.

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@Tony-vr4yw 2026-06-04

Even if it was not being piloted by "AI" the operators have a "points win prizes" system that means if they don't find a Military target or they are feeling particularly vicious then they will target anything, even a pram with a baby in it

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@michelegosse7116 2026-06-04

13' - It is terrorism, no other use!

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