This month’s summits between America, Russia and Europe haves produced no concrete agreements on ending Ukraine’s war. On land, Ukrainian forces are limiting Russian advances on the eastern front to a slow, bloody crawl. At sea too, it is up to Ukraine’s drones, missiles and small boats to keep the Russians out.

Since the evening of 21 August, Russian forces have launched 55 Shahed strike drones and decoy UAVs against Ukraine; 46 of them have been neutralised, but hits have been recorded. Source: Ukraine's Air Force Quote: "As of 09:00,

Spurred by its existential fight against Russia — and limited military assistance from Western allies — Ukraine has fast become a global center for defense innovation.