Attack on city’s energy infrastructure comes after US president struck diesel deal with Putin and waived new sanctions on Russia
In Adigrat, a city close to the Eritrean border, residents recall recent drone strikes by Ethiopian forces
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
The coalition said it had also destroyed two cruise missiles over the Red Sea and three drones in Saudi Arabia's Southern and Riyadh regions.
President Zelenskyy warned Russia’s ambitions extend beyond eastern Ukraine, saying its drone attack threaten NATO.
Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea.
CCTV video verified by the BBC shows the drone strike in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region.
Ukraine's drone missions were disrupted when Starshield terminals lost connection at high speeds. So who's responsible?
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.
Journalists tell MEE that move has set a 'worrying precedent' and that they no longer ‘feel safe’ after reporting on Elbit protests
An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
A firm in Paris has been working with Alderney Chamber of Commerce on a feasibility study.
Iran has carried out more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks on the Kurdistan Region. Many of them targeted Kurdish opposition groups.
Plumes of black smoke rise from a Petro Dolphin oil tanker by a drone attack off the coast of Oman.
Yemen’s Houthis have released drone video said to show attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.
Eight children are said to be among those killed by the strike, which hit a gathering of displaced people.
Drone reportedly linked to RSF targets Wad al-Mahi, killing dozens near displacement camp, including women and children.
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
BBC Verify looks at footage of a tanker reportedly hit by sea drones in the Black Sea off the coast of Sochi, a popular Russian seaside resort.
Lithuania is under threat from Russia. Drone attacks, disinformation and hybrid warfare have almost become routine.
Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers.
Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
Russia's jet-powered drones are targeting bridges in the Ukrainian capital, an escalation after more than a month of day-and-night strikes that have left Kyiv feeling almost like a frontline city.
Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it.
Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.
In other news, the German military will set up its first drone regiment. DW has more.
Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.
Tehran has carried out more than 1,000 missile and drone attacks on Kurdistan following the start of US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians were accused of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting India.
The BBC's Paul Adams reports from the scene of the strike on Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences.
Australia is using drones, smart capture systems and research to prevent shark attacks without harming sharks.
The BBC travelled with government forces from Taiz through checkpoints to the line where Houthi control ends and no man's land begins.
Joshua Cammidge, 31, is alleged to have been tasked with locating drone manufacturing sites in Wiltshire.
The deal involving the manufacture of drones highlights the growing political stakes of Israeli weapons production abroad
Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia’s Perm region with a massive drone swarm.
Iran has targeted the region with more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks since February. It has sought to strike at Kurdish dissident groups as well as US diplomatic facilities and other sites.
Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted a ‘sensitive’ site in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
The company’s cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
Russia is stepping up drone attacks on the Ukrainian railway system. DW was there when a train had to be evacuated.
Overnight missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian regions as world leaders gather in New York, US.
Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.
The use of the Pelican has provoked interest among military analysts as to whether it is a tactical ballistic missile.
1,600 drones were fired at Moscow on the final day of Russian elections.
Authorities accuse Zelenskiy of trying to disrupt Russian elections, with at least two killed and oil refinery damaged
Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.
This is the moment a drone exploded as it hit an apartment building in Moscow.
Eldest son of Munir al-Bursh, director general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, was struck by a drone outside tent in Jabalia.
The kingdom's East-West Pipeline and Red Sea port of Yanbu have been attacked by drones, as fighting rages in Yemen
Russia strikes Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in Ukraine’s east.
Critics say Serbia’s military ties with Israel are rising significantly.
The report follows claims by regime state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that Iran shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier, the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
Nato fighter pilots have shot down a drone that entered Lithuania's airspace overnight, the Lithuanian president said.
The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
Polish military recovers a suspected Russian drone off the Baltic coast in separate incident
According to CENTCOM, the ship had actually been struck by an Iranian missile last month and had recently been struck again by an Iranian drone.
Kingdom may need five to six weeks to repair damage from a drone attack on the pipeline that has been a critical Strait of Hormuz bypass
Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through.
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials left the area.
In Greece, satellites, drones and robot dogs are set to detect fires more quickly.
Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker
Russia based the original Geran, which carries a 20-kilogram warhead and has a top speed of 185 kph, on Iranian-designed Shahed drones.
Baghdad moves to contain attacks launched from its territory as Riyadh faces pressure from multiple fronts
The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has taken place in the Black Sea.
Later on Saturday, Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the drone attacks, two security sources told Reuters.
The US company now wants to deliver to the whole of Darlington after launching a smaller service.
In Greece, satellites, drones and robot dogs are set to detect fires more quickly.
Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York’s Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.
Official travelling with Ukrainian president says they believe a Russian weapon was used
Jonas Gahr Store says incident happened when jet carrying Ukrainian president took off from Moldova.
Three deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
The cattle ranch at the center of the case demands strict drone regulations, saying legal flyovers threatened “food security.”
President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"
Moscow retaliates after similar move from Berlin last week citing failed drone attack on airport.
Nine people die as residential building is destroyed in Kfar Rumman, while a separate drone strike kills two paramedics
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.
The new drones are up to three times faster than older versions with piston engines, making them harder to intercept.
Several explosions rocked the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri after Israeli military drones dropped explosives in the
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
Upgraded Russian drones are more destructive, faster and harder to shoot down than propeller-driven models
Separately, one person killed and five injured after Ukrainian drone struck bus in Russian-controlled part of Horlivka.
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.
Four Palestine Action activists sentenced as terrorists after smashing Israeli military drones have filed an appeal on the grounds that their actions had no terror connection. Harriet Williamson reports.
US carries out second round of attacks in three days on radar and mine-laying systems, Iran targets US bases with drones and missiles
Life has changed recently in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Residents there had gotten used to periodic Russian airstrikes happening maybe once or twice a week. But now the attacks are more constant using drones, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, even hypersonic missiles - not only during the night, but now during the day. We hear from the mayor of Kyiv.
Europe eyes Russia after the Leipzig drone plot. How should it counter hybrid threats? Is cheap money over?
Germany has blamed Russia for sending explosive-laden drone to Leipzig airport used to send military equipment to Ukraine
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.
Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.
Driscoll became the youngest-ever Army secretary last year at age 38 with plans to rapidly upgrade drones and other technologies. But Hegseth fired top generals, leading to friction between them.
Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses.
The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.
Attack followed two days of frequent drone waves aimed at the city
An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin, the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.
Much of combative language coming out of Kremlin is a classic case of Moscow using ‘rhetoric to exploit fears’, official says
Will Ukraine's Order of Freedom sway Elon Musk to help Ukrainians guide their drones in Russian airspace?
Moscow warns it may strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russia ‘carried out using British weapons’
There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.
Ukrainian drones have again targeted the Russian online shopping giant Wildberries.
Humans need to act, as AI agents scheme in the digital shadows.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports.
A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.
Ukraine hits Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in latest attacks targeting energy infrastructure.
German media say investigators have found a third drone and suspected explosives. DW has the latest.
Authorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.
Moscow warned London last week of ‘consequences’ of supplying drones to Kyiv, accusing Britain of deepening involvement in the war
Israeli officials hold a special security meeting over Gaza's paper kites, warning they would be treated as drones.
Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.
According to the report, the Israeli drone struck a vehicle in an Al-Ayn area farm.
More than 130 wounded in drone strike in central Ukraine
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy slams ‘cynical and despicable’ attack on his hometown Kryvyi Rih that injured over 120.
Kyiv wants to target missile launchers across border but Zelenskiy fired defence minister with direct line to SpaceX owner
Russia’s new jet-powered drones are faster and harder to stop. Ukraine is fighting back with AI-assisted robot guns.
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
Parts of Ukrainian capital left without power
Hundreds of drones rained down in one of Ukraine’s largest attacks on the Russian capital since the start of the war
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%", after Moscow warned of "consequences" following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
Russia’s Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
Two weeks after the Leipzig drone incident, Interior Minister Dobrindt opened a new drone research center.
UK prime minister Andy Burnham vows to continue material support for Ukraine as drone
Two drones targeted the office of Masrour Barzani, the Kurdistan Regional Government's prime minister, and the home of the region's intelligence chief in northern Iraq on Monday.
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war after British-made drones were used, but the MoD says it stands against Russian aggression.
Two drones launched from Iran targeted offices linked to KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and a senior security official, with no casualties reported.
Houthi and government forces exchange drone attacks, marking a major shift in war tactics.
Russian drone missile attacks killed seven people in Ukraine
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub.
The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.
How do you fight a navy without a navy of your own? Ukraine's drone innovation is reshaping war at sea.
Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.
Hezbollah says IDF strikes in southern Lebanon, which killed 11, will be "met accordingly" • IDF: Three soldiers wounded in strike from explosive Hezbollah drone
The US has depleted critical standoff munitions and interceptors as it wages war on Iran
Kyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.
Israeli drone strikes killed at least 2 people and wounded several others in Gaza on Thursday.
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The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.
Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya’s energy crisis.
A Ukrainian drone crash in Bulgaria reveals gaps in the country's defenses, and highlights its changed Ukraine policy.
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
One person killed in drone attack on Russia’s Voronezh region
The Royal Navy's new sea drones were found to include a Chinese-made component which sent communication to a Chinese IP address.
Victims in Nizhnekamsk, a city about 1,200km east of Ukraine’s border, include one child, say officials
Al Jazeera is given rare access to one of Ukraine’s long-range drone units tasked with targeting Russia.
Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public.
Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a ‘constant reality’, says Germany’s interior minister.
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Germany is moving to counter the threats posed by drones. Follow DW.
The Saudi energy ministry did not give a cause for the fire, while Yemen’s Houthis claimed they had targeted the site
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow’s war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
Witnesses heard several powerful explosions that shook the centre of the city
Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
A defective detonator and an alert bus driver prevented disaster, but the drone-bomb incident has exposed weaknesses in airport security and national preparedness
Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting high rates of sexual violence.
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
Saudi Arabia had also observed drones and missiles being moved, suggesting coordinated operations from both directions, the official said.
Yemen’s Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.
Germany investigating whether foreign state involved as minister says ‘ripped’ detonator stopped device going off
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police
At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
Nato ‘aware’ of drone sighting near Ukrainian plane at German airport after ‘security incident’
The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 44 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.
A drone was seen following a man at a minibus-turned-market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, before exploding on Tuesday.
Footage online shows a drone slamming into a crowded beach, with what sounds like rapid gunfire ringing in the background
Russian officials say Ukrainian drone attacks killed five people and hit industrial and warehouse sites. DW has more.
The attack comes amid heightened Sudanese army drone operations across Darfur
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.
The removal of US Patriot systems could leave Iraqi Kurdistan more vulnerable after nearly 1,000 missiles and drones targeted the region since February.
In the first incident, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima. Later the master of a tanker reported seeing a large splash and an explosion.
Kuwait says several vital facilities were targets of Iranian drones that its army detected and destroyed since dawn.
Children in Sudan's besieged city of el-Obeid are afraid to go to school as drone attacks hit civilian infrastructure.
Two bodies have been recovered from Pakistan's Broad Peak and seven spotted by drones - though their condition remains unclear.
The drone reportedly hit a US-owned regasification vessel and a Greek-owned tanker at Damietta port on Wednesday.
A Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including children, and NATO scrambled jets after one of the missiles crossed the border into Poland.
On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta.
The strikes followed a series of drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia. The United States has made clear that it believes Iran-directed militias are responsible for the escalation.
As the U.S. runs short of interceptor missiles, Iran is carrying out strikes with a mix of attack drones and advanced ballistic missiles.
No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.
Iran is activating allied militias in Iraq to launch drones at Saudi Arabia and Kurdistan, while threatening Jordan, Syria, Israel and US forces.
Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias • Report: Trump denies claims of munition shortage • Report: Iran stops six ships ‘illegally’ passing through Hormuz •
For 346 days, Serhii Krynitskyi lived in a tiny dugout under constant drone threat, documenting a new era of warfare
Bahrain and Kuwait secretly carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites earlier this month, marking their first direct retaliation against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.
Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties
DW got rare access to a Ukrainian long-range drone launch and looks at how deep strikes are shaping the conflict.
Verified video shows an Iranian drone hitting a warehouse in Kuwait
Ukrainian drones have hit two more warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries.
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in Krasnodar and Stavropol were struck overnight on Tuesday.
Sirens were activated across the country as the army urged citizens to adhere to safety guidelines.
Ukrainian drones struck warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries.
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow a day after Russia unleashed a massive barrage of ballistic missiles.
Ellie Kamio and Lottie Head – two of the ‘Filton 25’ – tell Harriet Williamson what they’re experiencing in prison after being sentenced as terrorists for smashing up military drones at an Israeli-owned arms factory.
Two people wounded and several facilities set ablaze and damaged
Moscow steps up use of ballistic missiles as Ukraine tries to plug gaps left by shortage of US-made Patriot air defence systems
Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.
Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
Engineers in Nigeria are developing drones designed for local conditions, to reduce dependence on foreign technology.
The ministry said specialized security units intercepted a suspicious vehicle near the Syrian-Iraqi border and discovered a cache of long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles, and drones.
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Fires sparked at Moscow oil depot, while Russian attack on Odesa kills one person on board Antigua and Barbuda-registered vessel
Russian officials say strikes on retailer’s warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
According to Iranian state media, drones targeted US ammunition stores and communication assets at Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem Air Base and US military assets at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Residents of Deir al-Balah say Israeli forces used drones to broadcast audio messages ordering them to leave their homes
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Kenya families seek answers on disappearances, while Nigeria develops local surveillance and combat drones.
"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.
Tehran retaliates with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait before dawn
The US military has said its latest bombings have targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites as well as small boats and other maritime assets.
Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa kills three as Moscow and Kyiv battle over Black Sea
Ukraine and the EU have agreed on a drone deal to combine Kyiv’s know-how with the bloc's scale-up power. DW has more.
The report noted that six teams, backed by the army and National Guard, responded to the strike, with no injuries reported and damage limited to material losses.
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to critical shortage of Patriot munitions.
In the latest salvo in one of the war’s deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
In rivers and oceans, poor visibility and currents make rescue operations harder. Underwater drones can help.
Kuwait said its armed forces had engaged with a cruise missile, three ballistic missiles and 10 drones in its airspace, and that one person had been injured from falling shrapnel.
Ukraine hit two oil tankers in Sea of Azov and several oil facilities across Russia in drone attacks.
Russian air attacks kill one in Kyiv and one in Mykolaiv as Ukraine drone kills one in Russia’s Saratov region.
A US official told Reuters that the strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites.
Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 22 people. The attacks exposed gaps in the country's air defenses more than four years into Moscow's full-scale invasion.
Drone footage shows many tens of thousands of people crammed into a boulevard in centre of capital
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
City subjected to ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk
Kyiv’s drones disrupt St Petersburg internet and flights as Russian strikes halt a gas facility in central Ukraine.
DW joined a Ukrainian mission to find out how effective drones made by the German defense company Helsing are in combat.
'The suffering endured by the citizens of el-Obeid due to the war is beyond comprehension,' one resident says, after weeks of drone strikes
For months Ukraine has been sending long-range drones and missiles to attack oil facilities deep inside Russia.
As RSF troops besiege el-Obeid, 500,000 civilians face mass atrocities amid drone strikes and a stalled peace process.
Russian forces have launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 21 people, in what the city's mayor described as the "most massive attack" on the Ukrainian capital.
Ukraine says at least 21 people are dead after Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.
At least 54 people injured, including two children
An Israeli drone strike near a Gaza hospital and fuel station kills at least three people, reports Wafa news agency.
The UK government's long-awaited defence spending plans are out, but is it good or bad news for Scottish shipbuilders?
Drone strikes on Russian oil sites are hitting fuel supplies. Shortages add to pressure on Putin.
Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.
Russian attacks kill four in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv
Drone footage from Venezuela’s La Guaira shows widespread destruction after twin earthquakes devastated the region.
Iran targeted US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones shortly after US President Donald Trump renewed threats against the Islamic Republic, should it not honor the agreement.
The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says La Guaira has been hit hardest by the quakes.
US military said its attacks were response to an Iranian drone strike on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.
The strikes follow Iran's launching of a one-way attack drone at the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely cargo ship along the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz.
US president Donald Trump says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz on Thursday was a violation of ceasefire
The new strikes come in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.
How to curb violence at major tournaments? From AI to drones and robot dogs, technology promises greater control.
Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinian children since 7 October 2023. The UN has detailed instances of torture, rape and murder in a landmark report
A multi-storey apartment has been hit with what Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian drone strike.
Determined to continue her education despite war and displacement, Raghad Ashour was killed before she could realise her dream of attending university
Crimea’s Moscow-installed leader says four people killed in drone attack on the Russian-occupied Black Sea peninsula.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Friday against firing more drones at ships attempting to transit the strait, saying Tehran "better get their act together."
Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraine’s increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571
Ukraine’s use of cutting edge drone technology is turning the tide in the war with Russia. And the latest breakthrough has been the use of drones that operate high-stakes missions on the ground. We meet one of the Ukraine military’s ground drone units near the front line.
Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.
Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, was charged with conspiracy to illegally procure technology used in a navigation system for Iran's military drones.
Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a refinery in southern Russia. DW has more.
Remote aircraft targeting supply traffic on route connecting occupied regions to Russia
The big question in the Gulf is whether Iran will continue to carry out missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries. This includes threats to all the countries Iran has hit.
Editorial: Russia’s ‘spring offensive’ is failing and Kyiv’s drones have brought the war to Moscow and other cities. Europe must strengthen Zelenskyy’s hand further
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
A drone boat rescued two Army aviators who were aboard the Apache attack helicopter when it went down near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran wants US to abandon its military bases in Gulf, yet the reality of drone warfare and military limits means US might have to downsize anyway
The attack comes after Hezbollah struck Israel's military with fighter drones, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
Leaders condemn Russia’s large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities ‘with a tragic toll on civilians’
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
Leningrad governor Alexander Drozdenko says drone attack on region unprecedented
The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
This came after the US said it shot down Iranian drones, and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.
Iran and the US have exchanged a series of attacks near the strait of Hormuz, imperilling efforts to reach a peace deal
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.
A naval drone exploded near an oil terminal in the Romanian port of Constanta on Friday morning. DW has more.
Surveillance footage shows the moment Kuwait international airport was struck by an Iranian drone
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
The US military said it intercepted a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and carried out self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. Tehran, meanwhile, said it successfully hit American military bases in the region.
Zelenskiy says operation demonstrates Ukraine's ability to hit strategic targets deep inside Russia
Black smoke could also be seen rising over St Petersburg on Wednesday morning.
Iranian drones struck Kuwait's international airport, killing one and injuring dozens. DW has more.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.
Although Romania has detected dozens of drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, this marks the first time one has struck a residential building.
CENTCOM described the strikes on the Qeshm Island control center as “self-defense strikes,” ordered after American forces shot down three Iranian one-way attack drones aimed at nearby vessels.
Kuwait says its international airport has been badly damaged by Iranian drones, and traffic is suspended.
Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians across Ukraine overnight, in one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months.
Russia launched 73 missiles and 656 drones at Ukraine overnight
More than 100 injured after drones and missiles hit Kyiv and Dnipro
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians.
The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses opened fire on Monday.
Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the country
The country’s war effort was at a nadir. But mass drone production has come to the rescue
Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear power plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on day 1,558
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday night
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. So is there a risk the war could expand beyond Ukraine? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Peter Beaumont
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday.
Two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to track several drones flying near the border with Ukraine
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
US forces down attack drones in Bandar Abbas amid further military activity around the strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces reportedly firing at four ships in the waterway
The US shot down Iranian drones and struck a control center in an effort to "maintain the ceasefire." DW has the latest.
For the first time since 2008, the victory parade will feature no military hardware. In recent months, Ukraine has repeatedly carried out drone strikes deep inside Russia.
Northern Israeli communities and soldiers in south Lebanon ‘easy targets’ for fibreoptic drones immune to jamming
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies.
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
Commission president wants improved co-ordination following Ukrainian drone incursions
Ursula von der Leyen visiting Lithuania amid drone incursions as diplomats are called over Russian requests for envoys to leave the Ukrainian capital
The Israeli PM is under pressure due to the ongoing Hezbollah drone attacks on Israel's north. DW has more.
Russia carried out a deadly large-scale wave of strikes against Ukraine, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Saturday night.
Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and its surrounding region was hit by a massive Russian strike of missiles and drones, including its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. It is the third time the nuclear-capable missile has been used in the war in Ukraine. The strikes on Sunday killed at least four people and left dozens injured
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her French Open first-round victory to Ukraine after Russian drones and missiles struck the country.
Four reported dead and dozens injured after assault involving some 600 drones and 90 missiles around Ukrainian capital
Fiber-optic drones are challenging Israel's high-tech defenses, shifting the military balance in the Middle East.
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
Doha had until now distanced itself from playing a mediation role in the Iran war after it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones during the latest conflict.
Four killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Luhansk, Kremlin says
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has created one of the deadliest places on Earth. Is this the future of war?
The intrusion of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles into the airspace of the Baltic states raises questions, and not all of them have answers.
Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
It has been more than four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is a war that has been grinding on without major changes in battle lines, but the conflict may have reached a turning point. There are signs that Russians are growing weary of the military operation and Ukraine has improved its drone technology, hitting deeper inside Russian territory. We hear from NPR reporters in Kyiv and Moscow.
The deployment includes “8,000 troops, JF-17 jets, drones, HQ-9 air defense system,” and Pakistan will operate the military platforms.
Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, says any US strike would be catastrophic after reports of 300+ drones
Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".
Drone strike causes fire at UAE nuclear power plant as efforts to end war in Gulf stall
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday.
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border.
It’s possible the drone attack on the UAE on May 17 was an Iranian message that it will increase its list of targets in the country.
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump in Beijing and a mural of Lamine Yamal – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.
Traffic at the Finnish capital’s airport has resumed after three-hour suspension
To date, the military has issued approximately 158,000 square meters of anti-explosive drone barbed wire, equivalent in size to about 20 football fields.
Prime minister Evika Siliņa resigns after several incidents of drones crashing in the Baltic state near the Russian border
Ottawa's drone interest reflects a wider defence procurement shift as Carney prepares for an October visit to Turkey
Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.
Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts.
Zelenskiy says 14 regions came under fire with residential, energy and railway infrastructure targeted
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.
More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.
Drone strikes, mounting casualties and a distracted US president means a slow-motion victory is in doubt
As drone warfare reshape the region and US suppliers remain backlogged, Gulf states move to secure Turkish military products
As Israel has established a buffer zone inside Lebanon, the Iranian-backed terrorist group has shifted to using relatively small quadcopter-type drones that are attached to a fiber-optic cable.
Hostile drones detected over several Gulf countries, underlining threat still facing region despite month-old ceasefire
State media says Tehran’s response to peace plan passed to Pakistan as drone strikes or incursions reported in UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq
The warning comes as a commercial vessel is hit off Qatar, and both the UAE and Kuwait report drone attacks.
reported separate drones entering their airspaces and a ship was struck off Qatar. DW has more.
The report noted that trade in the Caspian Sea is difficult to track from a distance.
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
Russia’s annual celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is traditionally a huge celebration in Moscow’s Red Square featuring a parade with missiles, tanks and other military hardware. But this year the holiday has been scaled back considerably due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks. Our correspondent in Moscow says the move is a symbol of Russians’ growing frustrations with the war.
Moscow's May 9 Victory Parade was meant to showcase Russia's might, but Ukrainian drones forced Putin to scale it back.
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
The US says it targeted Iranian "missile and drone launch sites; command and control locations; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance nodes".
According to the IDF, two explosive drones detonated near the soldiers, leading to one soldier being lightly wounded and another being severely wounded.
After Ukraine's President Zelensky said territory had been captured using just robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
Taiwan’s reputation for tech excellence means it is a favoured alternative source for Ukrainian drone-makers
The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied launching missiles and drones at the UAE, claiming that they were conducting “defense measures” aimed at US assets in the region.
Iran renews drone and missile attacks on United Arab Emirates
The group, who broke into Elbit Systems factory near Bristol, shattered the spine of a police officer and destroyed property, including computers and drones.
Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group says
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
A large fire has broken out at the key Emirati oil port of Fujairah, which lies beyond the largely-blocked Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.
The UAE defence ministry said four cruise missiles were launched from Iran, with a drone attack triggering a fire at Fujairah
Russian drone attacks on port infrastructure up tenfold in first four months of 2026, Kyiv confirmed
The UAE reports missile and drone attacks from Iran, the first since the April ceasefire. DW has the latest.
Drones shot down by UAE would be first since ceasefire; US Central Command denies ship was struck after Iran claimed two missiles hit a US navy frigate
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
International Atomic Energy Agency warns of safety risks and requests access to assess damage
Russian troops edge closer to Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region; two people killed in Kherson after drone attack. What we know on day 1,530
BoP denies rumors of Kiryat Gat base closure • Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack
Ukrainian drone attacks on refinery in Black Sea port cause toxic clouds and oil slicks on resort’s coastline; Kyiv to reform army. What we know on day 1,529
Drone attacks cause a drop in tourism — how the wars in the Middle East are affecting Cyprus.
The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.
Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol, officials said.
As the war in Ukraine continues, two Moldovan innovators are preparing to build military drones at scale in Romania.
In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
Russian delegation visits Pyongyang; 16 killed in drone strikes across region; Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over Chornobyl risks. What we know on day 1,524
Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operators
Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least five people in the city of Dnipro
At least 10 Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces operating in the area, with IDF using drones to monitor and locate more suspects inside the refugee camp.
Fatema Rajwani, 21, wanted to destroy drones that she believed would be used to "kill and injure children".
Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks • Hezbollah shoots down IDF drone over southern Lebanon • USS George H.W. Bush reaches Indian Ocean
Since the war with Iran began Ukraine has found itself in an unexpected position. In addition to receiving military aid, it is also a provider. Iran has been attacking it’s neighbors with the same type of drones Russia uses against Ukraine. And Ukraine has developed defense technology it can now export to the Middle East. We go to Ukraine to learn more.
Drone attack prompts fresh debate about bloc’s ‘mutual assistance’ clause
Drones minimise Russian manpower advantage on battlefield, says foreign minister; Moscow shies from Turkey push for Zelenskyy-Putin talks. What we know on day 1,520
Jurors in London shown photos of what a defendant identified as a 'battle simulator' and quadcopter military drones
The couple learn the home in Ukraine is hit by drones on the day of their baby's cancer diagnosis.
The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.
Flight records show that Los Angeles police dispatched drones 32 times over last month’s No Kings rally.
During the war, Qatar faced around 700 Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US bases on its territory. Although no civilian casualties were reported, its economy faced devastating impacts.
Eddy Scott says ‘overarching theme of my story is luck’ following drone strike in Ukraine
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
Police say they are investigating possible links between debris at Israeli embassy and online video claiming drone attack on site
The Welsh guitarist's fingerstyle playing drones with a haunted quality, but her flurry of bends, slides and chord clusters rip open the firmament.
Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours killing at least 16 people.
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say.
A Kurdish woman was killed in a drone strike in northern Iraq, suspected to be carried out by an Iran-backed militia targeting opposition groups.
With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said 'Putin wants us to be distracted.'
EU membership for Ukraine, peace talks and a drone deal were all on the agenda during high-level German-Ukrainian talks.
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.
Both sides reported more than 1,000 drone and shelling attacks after the 32-hour truce began on Saturday
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a sticking point for both the United States and Iran in ceasefire talks, with Iran estimated to have between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines.
The MQ-9B Protector circled near Baalbek before Israeli bombing killed at least 18 in the Bekaa Valley city
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes in Lebanon, and Kuwait was attacked with drones.
Weapons evolve over the course of a war, and for the war in Ukraine the use of drones has radically altered the battlefield. But those same weapons have an impact on civilian populations in frontline cities as well. We go to the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson where four years of war has forced residents to constantly adapt.
Information on drones and other threats being shared but defence chief confirms crew taking ‘active steps’ to only contribute to defensive actions
An MP welcomes the investment but says more needs to be done so industry can stay afloat.
The embassy urged US citizens in Iraq to leave as soon as possible, noting that future attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias are possible.
Helen McEntee welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but says Lebanon must be included
It is the latest attack by Iran and Iranian-backed militias using drones and missiles on the Kurdistan region. Iranian-backed militias have launched more than 500 attacks since February 28.
Reports about Kurdish Iranian groups tend to be sensitive because the groups fear an Iranian regime crackdown, and the groups have already been targeted by hundreds of Iranian drones and missiles.
Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.
At least 11 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon including a 4-year-old child
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
A recent Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than initially reported, potentially putting hundreds at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Russian advances slowing, thinktank’s data shows; 14 killed in Ukraine in massive drone and missile salvo. What we know on day 1,501
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Crisis in the Middle East, a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv, a Saharan dust storm in Crete and the launch of Artemis II – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
This comes as Iran's targeting has also grown more precise, leading to the downing of a US jet on Friday
Ukraine achieves significant victories on the battlefield thanks to burgeoning drone production.
The targets included storage units of the IRGC’s Air Force drones and air defense system sites.
Iranian officials said one of the longest bridges linking Tehran to the city of Karaj was destroyed overnight, while Iranian missiles and drones hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait's largest oil refinery, setting some units on fire.
The latest live updates as the war in the Middle East continues
The UAE has deployed the Wing Loong drone in Sudan, as analysts question whether Gulf states are involved in offensive operations
US strike targets a major highway bridge connecting Tehran to Karaj, with a source saying the strike was intended to disrupt Iranian supply routes used to transport missile and drone components.
A Ukrainian port was hit by a Russian air attack in the Odesa region
Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones Thursday as the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert warning of attacks by Iran-backed militias.
The failed Watchkeeper drone programme isn’t an abnormality, but typical of the incompetence I saw for years as a defence contractor
Iran also launched attacks against Qatar and Bahrain in its latest attacks against the Gulf States.
Russian students are being recruited to serve in drone units at universities across the country.
Long-range Ukrainian drones hit three key infrastructures for Russian crude oil exports, as Kyiv aims to limit Moscow's windfall from surging oil prices.
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard an RAF Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.
The post came after earlier warnings from the UAE Ministry of Defense that the emirate's air defenses were actively engaged in interception activities.
Bulgaria, a major arms manufacturer, will cover the production of drones and other weapons, President Zelensky announced.
Impressed by the TB3's performance in the Baltic Sea, Italy is considering operating the armed drone from its aircraft carrier
NPR has confirmed that two E-3 Sentry aircraft were damaged and as many as 20 U.S. service members were injured in an Iranian missile and drone attack on an air base in Saudi Arabia Friday.
A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards 'several vital and military sites' in Israel. French foreign ministry spokeman Pascal Confavreux accused the group of being 'irresponsible.'
Ukraine’s financially strapped government has taken the first steps to fix the hole made by the attack drone
IAF intercepts two drones launched from Yemen • IAEA confirms Khondab heavy water plant not operational • IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists planting explosives
Zelensky held key meetings in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showing that countries aligned with the US and the west can work together.
The West must remain focused on the war in Ukraine, as Ukrainian civilians, who have endured years of Russian missile and drone attacks, currently need air defense systems just as much as the oil-rich Gulf monarchies do.
Missiles and drones hit Prince Sultan Air Base amid escalating regional conflict
Members of the UK public join the search after specialist dog units and thermal drones have yet to locate her
The former silk mill has been derelict since 2007 and has attracted anti-social behaviour.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the attack, which also involved the use of drones, was confirmed using open-source imagery and data circulating online.
Secretary of state’s remarks come as Israel threatens to expand its attacks on Iran and Tehran’s missiles and drones target Israel
The drone attack on the healthcare facility on March 20 killed 70 people, including about 15 children. Initially described as a mistake, the strike targeted paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces, who had turned the building into a command and medical center.
A new front has opened up in the war with Iran — the virtual one. Along with launching drones and missiles, Iran is now firing off memes. And President Trump is the regime's favorite target.
Two Ukrainian drones launched against Russia accidentally landed in Estonia and Latvia. This incident comes as the scenario of a fictional pro-Russian republic, orchestrated by Moscow to justify a military intervention, spreads in the Baltic states.
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
As Ukrainian drones rain down, authorities have implemented blackouts citing ‘security concerns’.
Ukrainians have become drone experts through Russia's war. The West benefits from their expertise.
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia face drone attacks from Iran • IDF said to be accelerating strikes as possibility of US-Iran ceasefire looms • US, Israel temporarily remove two Iranian officials from targets
Zoo teams are using humane traps and drones as they continue their search for nine-month-old Samba.
President urges people to reduce consumption after power line passing through Ukraine damaged by drones; Moscow spring offensive steps up. What we know on day 1,491
Iranian state media said Wednesday that Tehran had dismissed a US proposal to end the fighting, insisting any ceasefire would come only on Iran's terms. Meanwhile, the US hit two-thirds of Iran's production facilities for missiles and drones, Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, announced later on Wednesday.
Footage shows a Russian drone hitting a Unesco World Heritage Site in Lviv
Saudi Arabia downed dozens of Iranian drones on Tuesday, while the UAE intercepted 17 drones and five missiles. Bahrain also reported a fire caused by "Iranian aggression."
Gulf states’ reliance on jets to battle waves of cheap Shaheds is testing their finances, pilots and planes
Despite Ukraine's repeated pleas for help against Iranian drones since 2022, the country has had to develop its own interception capabilities, which are now highly sought after by the Gulf States, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.
In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.
A Russian oil and gas tanker that was likely targeted by drones is adrift in the Mediterranean with no crew onboard.
The daily interception of thousands of missiles and drones launched by Tehran over the past three weeks has put severe strain on already limited reserves. The situation is particularly critical for France, which is bound by defense agreements with several Middle Eastern countries.
Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.
Entering the Ukrainian town of Izium brings the odd sight of roads and sidewalks completely covered in wide stretches of overhead netting. It’s a low-tech defense against the latest deadly Russian drones known as, FPV, or first-person view drones. FPV’s can fly up to 15 miles and are piloted by unjammable fiber optic cables. Cities in eastern Ukraine are preparing for an advancing front line as Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said teams had been sent to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, states that have come under fire during the Iran war.
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
An Iranian drone strike on a UK base in Cyprus sparks fresh debate over Britain's role on the island.
Kuwait refinery attacked by drones and UAE says air defences respond to missiles
An Iranian drone strike on a UK base in Cyprus sparks fresh debate over Britain's role on the island.
Sir Patrick Sanders, an adviser to German start-up Stark, complained that the UK had no orders with the company
Despite the military might of the US, which has sent two aircraft carriers to the region, Iran has the capability to disrupt operations with its drones and the threat of mines, which, for now, are enough to block navigation through the strategic maritime passage.
Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.
LMMs have proven effective in countering strikes by Iran and its proxies in the region
‘Serious risk of major ecological disaster’ as vessel drifts for weeks after being struck by suspected drone attack
As Operation Epic Fury enters its third week, relentless attacks by cheap Iranian drones are being fended off by multi-million-dollar U.S. interceptors. How long can the math hold up?
Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow
Ukraine’s president says mass attacks on civilians are no longer the preserve of a ‘madman like Putin’
In eastern Ukraine, white nylon nets now stretch over roads and city streets, a low-tech defense against deadly FPV drones that dominate the battlefield and threaten civilians near the front line.
Arctic Metagaz drifting between Malta and Italy’s Lampedusa after suspected Ukrainian attack earlier this month
The president highlights how Tehran is selling drones to Moscow that have been used against Ukraine.
Rockets and at least five drones target US embassy in Baghdad
Air defenses foiled a rocket attack at the US embassy on Monday, and a drone sparked a fire on a luxury hotel. Iraq's interior ministry said there were no casualties or material damage.
President Karol Nawrocki blocks legislation but government says plan will proceed
Tusk’s government has found a way to use Safe loans for San anti-drone system
Exclusive: Elbit Systems profiting from doomed drone programme which cost UK taxpayer £1.5 billion.
Hundreds of passengers spent 11 hours on a flight to nowhere after being forced to return to Edinburgh
Israeli military says it has begun ‘limited and targeted’ ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; airport flights resume after ‘drone-related incident’
Sources from Gulf states who spoke to The Jerusalem Post said that one reason those countries have not launched an attack is their concern about the “day after.”
The Energy Secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region
A drone struck the US embassy in Baghdad on Saturday, an Iraqi security official said.
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, who have been targeting the Kurdistan Region with drones and missiles, were likely behind a drone attack that killed a French soldier.
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.
The heart of the Lebanese capital has come under Israeli strikes. Early Thursday morning, along the corniche promenade, a double drone strike on a car killed 12 people. Residential buildings believed to be sheltering Hezbollah members were also targeted.
Towers in Dubai International Financial Centre suffer damage but most drones and missiles are intercepted
Thick smoke seen at Dubai International Financial Centre, two days after staff in banks were told to work from home
The drones crashed in the Sohar province. One landed in an open area, with no casualties reported, while the other struck the Al Awhi Industrial Zone, killing two expatriate workers.
The French military and the Erbil governor confirmed that the soldiers were wounded after a drone attack against the base.
Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
First message in the name of new supreme leader says Iran will continue oil blockade; richest Australians take bulk of CGT discount, report says
While some projectiles shot down, other devices evaded defences and struck an air base in Erbil, UK media reports
Live updates as Israel and the US continue their strikes on Iran
The region, which is home to oil deposits, arable land, and powerful paramilitary allies of the RSF, connects the RSF strongholds in Darfur to the east, which is controlled by the army. Since the war, both sides have been accused of war crimes.
French aid worker killed by drone strike in Goma, eastern DRC
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.
Israeli fighter jets strike operatives from Iran’s drone array at western Iran launch site • IDF continues targeting missile-related infrastructure amid simultaneous strikes on Beirut
US, Israel trade air strikes with Iran as Tehran issues warning to protesters
Complex systems built to counter enemy aircraft and large missiles are not cost effective for modern warfare
France scales up anti-drone measures to industrial level as threat rises
The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.
It was the latest attempt by the Iranian regime and Iranian-backed militias to target the UAE, which has been attacked with hundreds of drones and missiles since the war with Iran broke out.
System dubbed San is being developed by Polish-Norwegian consortium, with some technology battle-tested in Ukraine
Speaking from Cyprus, an EU country that was struck by Iranian-made drones, Emmanuel Macron said the 'purely defensive, purely support mission' would be aimed at escorting container ships and tankers in order to gradually reopen the strait.
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The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.
Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel; The Irish Road Haulage Association threatens to bring the centre of Dublin to a halt because of rising fuel costs
The French president will meet with his counterparts from Cyprus and Greece after Iranian-made drones targeted Cyprus, prompting him to deploy France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean.
Footage shows flames tearing through the building in the early hours of Sunday, following more attacks on the gulf state.
US president Donald Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran
Zelenskyy cites Ukraine expertise with ‘Shahed’ drones; deaths and casualties rise from Russian attack on Kharkiv. What we know on day 1,474
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week.
Moscow’s forces launch 480 drones and 29 missiles targeting country’s energy and railway infrastructure
Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport.
A week ago, the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes on Iran, killing the regime’s leader and starting a war that has now threatens to to expand throughout the Middle East. Iran struck back, firing missiles and drones at Israel, but also at U.S. allies including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Foreign minister wants ‘conversation’ about closing UK military sites following British government not warning of impending attack on RAF Akrotiri
Tehran using intelligence shared by Moscow to launch retaliatory drone and missile attacks
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
Iranian drone and missile attacks on PAK base injure four on Friday
While 'very limited' airspace has reopened, the United Arab Emirates remains, with 196 missiles and more than 1,000 drones – most shot down in flight – the territory most targeted by Iranian strikes in the Middle East.
Two drones struck the airport and an area near a school in Azerbaijan’s exclave. Baku condemned the attack and summoned Iran’s ambassador.
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth warns bombardment is ‘about to surge dramatically’
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
F-35 pilot based in Cyprus becomes first to destroy a target in combat – and celebrates with a single beer
Tehran's missile and drone attacks have crossed a red line for Saudi Arabia in its dealings with the Islamic Republic, prompting the kingdom to begin discussions on the possibility of striking Iran.
Shahed and other projectiles dominate Tehran’s retaliation
US and its allies seek Kyiv’s expertise in countering Iran’s drones
Long before a drone struck RAF Akrotiri, opposition to one of Britain’s last colonial outposts was already growing in Cyprus
The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.
Drone hit a hangar used by American U-2 spy planes on Sunday, causing tensions between the UK and Cyprus
At least two people were wounded after Iranian drone strikes on an airport and near a school in Azerbaijan on Thursday, according to a statement by the foreign ministry.
Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is "about as wrong as things could go" for global oil markets. Iran achieved it not with a naval blockade, but with cheap drones.
Sources say that some of the attacks, namely on oil refineries, ports and civilian targets, were carried out by Israel to provoke Gulf states into entering war
By targeting every GCC member with missiles and drones, Tehran has achieved the unthinkable: placing Israel and Qatar on the same team. This strategic blunder may finally cement a regional axis.
The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.
Sudan says drone strikes came from Ethiopia +++ Cote D'Ivoire reassures farmers on cocoa surplus
A fire broke out following the strike on Tuesday. Local authorities said the blaze was quickly brought under control.
The conflict has killed an estimated 800 people so far
American drone and missile interceptors have performed well for the Gulf, but an Iran quagmire will scar faith in US security umbrella
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai.
The United States and Israel launched attacks against Iran on Saturday, killing supreme leader Ali Khamenei. French President Emmanuel Macron said they 'cannot approve' of the military action 'conducted outside international law,' explaining that France forced downed drones 'in self-defense' during the opening hours of the conflict.
The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK’s military base in Cyprus.
Starmer says HMS Dragon will sail to island following drone attack on runway at RAF base
Explosions were also reported at the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after an Iranian drone strike. DW has more.
Continued drone attacks on Cyprus could see EU common defence clause triggered
Since the US and Israel struck Iran, thousands of missiles and drones have been launched across the region
Donald Trump said on Monday that the country could sustain the assault on Iran beyond the month-long timeframe he has publicly spoken about. 'The big wave hasn't even happened,' he said, later suggesting that the US could retaliate 'soon' after its embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh was struck by two suspected Iranian drones.
Arab states in the Gulf, all close US allies, have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Saturday.
A drone strike at a British base in Cyprus has highlighted the UK’s precarious in US attacks on Iran.
An eyewitness captured the moment an Iranian drone crashed in Kuwait.
Iranian-backed militias have launched a series of drone attacks targeting US bases in Iraq, raising the question: has Iraq become the next frontline in the widening Iran war?
Footage captured the moment an Iranian drone struck the US military’s Camp Buehring in northwestern Kuwait.
Islamic republic launches ‘drizzle’ of missiles and drones against Israel while firing barrages at targets around the Gulf
A suspected Iranian drone struck a high-rise building in Bahrain.
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
The US and Israel announced on Saturday that they launched several strikes on Iran, following weeks of threats of military intervention. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have launched its 'first wave' of drones and missiles targeting Israel, 'in response to aggression.'
Israel has launched what it calls a preemptive strike against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as officials warn further missile and drone attacks could be imminent.
France suspects Russian ‘provocation’ amid worries Moscow will interfere in European elections as part of broader strategy against Ukraine. What we know on day 1,466
China is stepping up support for Iran as US strikes loom, and warning the US's Arab partners
Sweden confirms that drone near French aircraft carrier was Russian
It was second time in two weeks US military used laser to shoot down what it mistakenly thought was a threat, disrupting air traffic
Lawmakers criticise mismanagement after El Paso airspace closure following military’s anti-drone laser deployment.
Sweden's defence minister says there is likely a "strong link" between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.
The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, members of Congress said Thursday, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas.
Latest talks come as Moscow launches fresh missile and drone attacks on Kyiv’s energy and other critical infrastructure
The drone was jammed about 13 kilometers from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. Later, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said the drone 'probably from Russia, as there was a Russian military vessel in the immediate vicinity.'
Finland struggles to replicate cold war-era artillery depots for high-tech weaponry that rapidly turns obsolete
At least 23 people were injured in overnight strikes, with 420 drones and 39 missiles used by Russia to target Ukraine, Kyiv says
Kyiv hopes progress in talks in Geneva will pave the way for a direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
Ukrspecsystems is producing drones for soldiers in Ukraine.
Members of parliament cut overall spending by more than half and imposed €1bn cap per producer
Russia's Investigative Committee said the plant in the Smolensk region was struck by 30 drones.
From front-line positions to drone use, how has Russia's war in Ukraine changed over the past four years?
Armed forces initially awarded contracts to smaller rivals backed by billionaires Peter Thiel and Daniel Ek
Battle-tested Ukrainian startup that advertises a ‘Killbox’ drone recruited Prince as non-executive chair
Ukrainian forces respond with strikes on Russian fuel and power facilities
Calls to probe Andrew's links to Epstein and the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war leads Sunday's papers.
Lebanon’s official news agency NNA says ‘Israeli drone’ targeted the Hittin neighbourhood of the Ein el-Hilweh camp.
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.
Food trucks arrive in area that has been cut off for two years as spate of deadly drone attacks hampers relief efforts.
With Russia already having carried out more strikes against Ukrainian railways in 2025 than in 2023 and 2024 combined, the national railway company has decided to reinforce locomotive armor, equip itself with anti-drone jamming tools and run more trains at night.
Russia is stepping up covert attacks across Europe — rail sabotage, drones, cyber strikes — testing NATO. Polish officials warn "disposable agents" are sowing fear and weaken support for Ukraine.
Companies, among 19 in Europe that produce necessary parts, say they take steps to prevent downstream supply
Defence minister calls for clarification of US tech billionaire’s role in start-up set to win Bundeswehr contract
Jay Curtis was flying his drone when he spotted the Resolute vessel off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
Zelenskyy calls for allies to ‘respond to all these strikes against life’ as US-brokered talks between senior Russian and Ukrainian officials begin
Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, ‘exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy’, rights group says.
Two people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at difficulties in next week’s talks.
Images confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship datacenters
In drone vs drone combat, valuable personnel can be pulled back from the front
Sources said the closure was connected to new counter-drone laser technology and miscommunication or misunderstanding by the FAA.
Local officials say strikes were part of widespread attacks across the country targeting energy infrastructure
Having made WW2 fighter planes, Honda cars and trains, the English town of Swindon is now emerging as a hub for drones
The EU is increasing its efforts in drone security following multiple drone incursions into EU airspace in 2025.
The Trump administration’s swift reversal has provoked questions about the legitimacy of the foreign drone claims.
Officials say airspace around southern town of El Paso was temporarily closed due to aerial activity from Mexican cartels
The sudden 10-day closure of El Paso's airspace reportedly followed a spat over drone technology testing by the US military.
Citizens of Estonia can now drive across a 20km stretch of frozen sea
Helsing and Stark contracts to supply unmanned weapons to Bundeswehr worth up to €4.3bn in total
AI‑powered drones from Portugal are reshaping defense, industry and the country’s tech identity.
Russian drone operators have been dealt a blow, but experts say the shut-off is unlikely to change the course of war.
Saudi Arabia would acquire V-Bat for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance as it steps up Red Sea role
If you were watching the downhill skiing or luge at Milan-Cortina 2026 over the weekend, you will have noticed the dramatic new camera angles being provided at these Games.
Overnight attack targeting grid and generation facilities involved over 400 drones and 40 missiles
The United States and United Nations have condemned drone attacks targeting civilians and aid convoys.
Police say they won't speculate on the intent of the accused, who appeared to have been developing an anti-drone weapons system to meet "military demand".
Hospitals in Berlin are reporting an increasing number of suspicious episodes, including cyberattacks, drones and arson.
Ever since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, experts say Russia has stepped up its hybrid war on Western Europe. Attacks on critical infrastructure or using drones to shutdown airports are meant to undermine support for Ukraine. We go to Poland to see one such attack.And in Kyiv, Ukrainians are getting through Russian attacks that have shut down the power grid in the coldest months by holding dance parties on ice.
Iran's drones are slow, but present a significant threat due to their numbers as part of Iran's attempts to oversaturate Western air defense systems.
Hundreds have been killed in the southwestern Balochistan province amid surge in rebel attacks.
After one year in the White House, Donald Trump has ordered more missile and drone strikes than his predecessor did over the entirety of his term, writes Le Monde columnist Gilles Paris.
Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.
Also in today’s newsletter: US shoots down Iranian drone and China bans Tesla-style hidden car door handles
Former US ambassador resigns from House of Lords after Epstein email leak scandal
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
CENTCOM says Iranian drone approach USS Abraham Lincoln with ‘unclear intent’ before being shot down.
Second round of US-brokered trilateral talks to take place on Wednesday
Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.
Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo said Monday a drone attack targeting the airport in the city of Kisangani was halted before it could strike. No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but authorities blamed Rwanda and the M23 rebel group.
Attack drones also injured six people at a maternity hospital in southern Ukraine
Russian drone strike kills 12 mine workers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring seven others.
Ukraine finds equipment in Russian attack drones that allows them to access US satellite system
With limited technical and human resources, soldiers and engineers in these units, increasingly exposed to drone fire, are trying to contain the Russian army, which continues to make slow but steady advances.
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
"No drone attack has occurred on the IRGC Navy's headquarters in Hormozgan, and no building affiliated with this force has been damaged," the IRGC said.
Germany is spending more money on weapons before, including, for the first time, combat drones.
Inaayah Makda was hit by a wave as she and her parents sat on a beach in Morocco, her family says.
Motorcycle-riding militants launch strikes using heavy weaponry and drones, damaging planes belonging to Ivorian carrier and Togolese airline
Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
Ukraine's Air Force said regions near the front line had been targeted by drones and a ballistic missile overnight.
Italy to control Olympic security operations with 6,000 officers, drones and cyberunit, but ICE will be present.
Tasnim News Agency reported that a batch of 1,000 drones was received by the various branches of the Iranian army.
Spools of fibre-optic cable drape the ruins of Lyman, once a resort town in Ukraine, now shaped by drone warfare.
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.
Sabah newspaper says Turkish security forces busted a cell that also tried to move armed drones to Cyprus
Attack in Kharkiv region was denounced as terrorism by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said it undermined ‘efforts to end the war’
At least four people were killed when drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.
Chell said Iran’s advantage is volume and cost rather than sophistication, pairing inexpensive warheads with cheap delivery platforms launched in large numbers.
Airstrikes on Ukrainian ports have intensified since December 2025. Without a fleet, Kyiv has nevertheless managed to secure grain and container traffic, but the threat of attacks by naval drones is drawing closer.
Travel blogger Nathan Dixon says the mess could be seen from three to five miles away.
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in the United Arab Emirates for a second day of tripartite peace talks.
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Saturday
Drone footage shows ice building along the shores of Lake Michigan ahead of a polar vortex sweeping across the US.
Experts say Geran-5 long-range attack UAVs could pose serious threat to Ukraine’s struggling air defences
Video and photos from the site of the attack show the destruction of vehicles and other debris from the incident.
As both sides scramble to source vital components, some experts are convinced Russian buyers are being favoured
Popular Mavic drone will be replaced by homegrown option with longer range, says minister; digital transformation of Ukraine defence ministry and military announced. What we know on day 1,428
European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said the EU was also readying other sanctions on those responsible for the 'continued and brutal repression' of protests that have rocked the Islamic Republic.
Carmaker to work with Turgis Gaillard to produce drones at two of its sites
President says air force’s new system involves ‘mobile fire groups’ and interceptor drones as he warns of fresh Russian attacks ahead. What we know on day 1,427
More than 200,000 people in the Russian-occupied part of Zaporizhia are without power after a Ukrainian strike.
Surveillance flight over disputed atoll highlights Beijing’s growing aerial capabilities
The light L-159 fighter is likely the plane promised by president of Czech Republic, Petr Pavl, to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,424
‘We call on other countries to do the same’ says foreign minister; major fires after Ukraine targets Russian drone plant at Taganrog. What we know on day 1,421
At least four people killed and hundreds of thousands without power after missile and drone bombardment
Ukrainian president says ‘Russia must learn that cold will not help win the war’ as energy infrastructure targeted
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacks an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja with drones.
Three people also wounded in attack, governor says, as Ukraine reports a number of injuries in Russian attacks.
Photojournalist Julia Kochetova and reporter Dan Sabbagh stayed with Da Vinci Wolves battalion as infantry and drone pilots rotated from Ukraine’s eastern frontline
January 10, 2026 • The strike comes a day after Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including a powerful new hypersonic missile that hit western Ukraine.
In Ukraine, artificial intelligence has changed how wars are fought. Drones are saving soldiers — and taking lives.
British defence minister says money will be spent on vehicle upgrades, communication systems and counter-drone protection, ensuring troops are ready to deploy. What we know on day 1,417
Nicolás Maduro seized, Russian drone strikes rock Kyiv, anti-ICE protests erupt in Minneapolis and Storm Goretti lashes Britain – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
Deal reportedly brokered by Saudi Arabia could see hundreds of drones provided to Sudanese Armed Forces
The strikes were in response to a December attack on the residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, for which Russia blames Ukraine. On Friday, another drone strike in Kyiv killed four people and wounded at least 24 others.
Strike was response to Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residences, defence ministry says
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
Russian drone strikes trigger widespread electricity outage in two regions on Wednesday
How might we prevent sea-level rise? Satellite-based radar, solar-powered drones, robot submarines and lab-based ‘artificial glaciers’ could all play a role
Military would use sensors, drones and satellites to ensure compliance in support of a European-led ‘reassurance force’
Military experts and diplomats agree new strategies and tactics – drone-based or otherwise – playing out in Ukraine’s theatre of war may be replicated closer to home
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.
Video shows projectiles fired into the air over Caracas where officials said unauthorised drones were seen over the city
Dozens of families fled a targeted village after an Israeli warning was issued, with drone activity in the area.
Russia’s defence ministry said Ukraine had targeted Moscow with drones every day of 2026 so far. What we know on day 1,412
Israel claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.
The US has fallen behind China in manufacturing but targeted import restrictions could help it catch up
It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents.
Ukraine has not commented on attack on cafe and hotel that comes despite ‘productive’ ongoing peace talks
Ukrainian drones struck an oil depot north of Moscow, as well as an oil refinery and an oil terminal in Russia's south,
Major Black Sea port has been repeatedly targeted by Russian missiles and drones during nearly four years of war
It comes after Russia claimed Ukraine had attempted to launch a drone strike on one of Putin's residences.
Kaja Kallas, head of European diplomacy, described Russian accusations of an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence as a 'deliberate distraction.' On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry released a video purportedly showing a Ukrainian drone shot down during the attack.
The December 24 drone strike in Venezuela is the latest in a long tradition of CIA interventions in Latin America — which often lead to destabilization and blowback.
December 31, 2025 The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation.
Displays have surged in popularity but high costs, reliability issues and strict rules threaten to restrict growth
Report of a drone attack on a port facility signals new phase in US military campaign against Nicolás Maduro
The United States Treasury targeted 10 Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and entities over drone and missile-related dealings as part of Washington's wider push against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Peace talks were dealt a setback after Russia alleged that Ukraine launched a drone strike on one of Putin's residences.
The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike.
The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.
'I don't think there should be any evidence if such a massive drone attack is being carried out,' the Kremlin spokesperson said on Tuesday. He added Russia would 'toughen' its stance in talks on ending the Ukraine after the alleged attack, which Kyiv denies.
December 29, 2025 As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we revisit a story about a Ukrainian youth orchestra. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, the country has been hit with more than 50,000 drone strikes. The constant threats of war have changed many things about life in Ukraine, including the way the night time sounds. We meet members of a youth orchestra outside Kyiv who are marking the new sounds of their country with a sonic poem.
Russia’s claim it foiled drone attack on Putin residence shows ‘they do not want to finish this war’, Ukrainian president says
Ukraine denies Russian claim that it attacked Putin residence with drones
Deputy defence minister says new air defence systems will be completed in 24 months
December 27, 2025 Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people a day before talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said.
The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine's capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities say.
Zelenskiy says 20-point draft is ’90% ready’ ahead of Florida meeting with Donald Trump
Our most popular global health and development stories in 2025 covered the human impact of the upheaval in U.S. foreign aid, surprising news about familiar diseases and the beauty of earth captured by drone cameras.
Volunteer-driven start-ups develop affordable interceptors, offering effective solutions against Russian drone attacks.
The drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have killed at least three people, including a child. DW has more.
The attack on a residential building in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district left five people injured.
Strikes kill several people and leave some regions in the dark as winter temperatures drop
Four-year-old child among those killed in drone and missile assault targeting energy infrastructure amid cold snap
Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the construction of a replacement for the 'Charles-de-Gaulle' aircraft carrier, set to enter service in 2038. With a crew of 2,000 sailors, the new ship will be able to carry 30 fighter jets, several types of aerial drones and numerous electronic warfare systems.
Cyber group Handala claimed to have acquired the names of engineers involved in Israel’s drone programs, a day after threatening Israeli politicians.
Ukraine says it has attacked a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker with aerial drones 1,250 miles (2,000km) from its borders
Trump allies liken the bombing of alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific to Obama’s drone killing campaign.
Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.
Drone footage shows huge circle of swimmers and surfers in the ocean in latest outpouring of grief
Blackouts hit Khartoum and Port Sudan as intensifying drone warfare cripples infrastructure and kills civilians.
The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China.
This is a serious incident and is part of a number of clashes over the last year between SDF fighters and groups backed by the new government in Damascus.
On a frontline where Russia has made the most gains in recent weeks, drone pilots wonder how long they can keep up the fight
At least one person has died after a second round of heavy rain hit the region, with levee failures prompting more evacuations.
F-16s bring down unmanned aerial vehicle in the latest incident in Turkish territories
Kyiv says Kilo-class submarine is knocked out of operation in the first such attack using Sea Baby drones.
‘Sub Sea Baby’ critically damages Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk port, Ukrainian security official says
Photos, maps, drone footage and video show how terror attack that left at least 15 dead unfolded on Sunday evening
Anti-drone mesh nets now cover the city of Izium, located about 100 kilometers from Kharkiv. Most residents feel reassured by these makeshift defenses, but for others, they serve as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat that looms over them.
Aerial footage shows appears to show a gunman firing from a bridge in a nearby carpark.
UN says six Bangladesh peacekeepers were killed when a drone strike hit Sudan’s central region of Kordofan.
UN secretary general António Guterres says ‘unjustifiable’ attack on base in city of Kadugli ‘could be war crime’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had attacked Ukraine with over 450 drones and 30 missiles.
Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed in the attack on Kadugli, which the Sudanese army has blamed on the RSF.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the attack
Ukrainian drone strike ‘kills two’ in attack on residential building in southwestern Russia
Staff officers and at least one drone pilot have sought advice from outside groups over legal concerns about their own involvement — or potential involvement — in the strikes against suspected drug boats.
Explosion of improvised bomb was followed by a second as police and medics arrived, say prosecutors; drones hit major Russian military chemical maker. What we know on day 1,388
Anduril calls itself an “arsenal of democracy.” So why is it partnering with an authoritarian monarchy to build drones?
Documents obtained by Declassified suggest the government has allowed UK companies to send drone engines to Israel without export licences.
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
The move follows RSF capture and deadly drone attack on Sudan’s largest energy facility.
Third sea drone strike in two weeks on Russian vessels; ‘coalition of the willing’ convenes as US continues chaotic peace efforts. What we know on day 1,387
Micheál Martin tells the Irish Parliament that the incident was very concerning.
In Munich, Bundeswehr startups are building drones that conquer the skies and can see underground.
Munich: Bundeswehr start-ups are building drones that conquer the skies and can see underground.
Higher insurance costs, western sanctions and damage to infrastructure could erode Russian profits
Firefighters evacuated residents and their pets from a nine-storey apartment building after a Russian drone strike.
Drone attacks on a kindergarten and hospital killed 114 people, the World Health Organization says.
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan says drones off Dublin Bay were not controlled by ‘back garden enthusiast’
Persuasive AI; how to choose your nemesis; theories of inflation; Bluesky; the lord of Russian drones
The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.
Defence ministry says air defences destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones launched overnight
A drone attack by the RSF and its allied al-Hilou group on a preschool in Sudan has killed more than 100 people.
German authorities say there was a rise in incidents this year where drones posed a hazard to manned aircraft.
Negotiations fail to yield progress, while Moscow launches more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian territory.
Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.
France opts for discretion after drones spotted above naval base
More than 650 drones target locations across Ukraine including western regions with sirens sounding in eastern Poland
December 6, 2025 Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.
US and Ukrainian representatives to meet for third day of talks aimed at breaking war deadlock
Drone racing gives Luisa Rizzo, who was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a sense of freedom and purpose.
Europe on high alert for foreign interference as Irish police probe drone incursion against Ukrainian president’s plane
'Sensitive infrastructure was not threatened,' said the spokesman for the maritime prefecture. He said it was 'too early to determine' the origin of the drones, adding however that those flights were 'intended to cause concern among the population.'
The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.
Sudan Doctors Network says ‘deliberate suicide-drone attacks’ targeted a kindergarten and several civilian facilities.
Irish navy ship spotted suspicious drones near the flight path of Zelenskyy’s aircraft as he landed on Monday in Ireland, local media reported. What we know on day 1,3811
The Irish Defence Forces says it had no comment on "any alleged incidents" during the visit.
Turkish defence company is working on a modular prototype, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar says
The crew of the Liberia-flagged Eternity C abandoned the ship before it sank following repeated strikes by the Iran-aligned militants with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades.
Lee Jae Myung says he felt he should apologise over drone flights allegedly ordered as a provocation by his predecessor.
Also in this newsletter: the EU’s drone lab, and Italian premier Giorgia Meloni heads to the Gulf
An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis, Gaza also killed photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi.
Can Moldova defend itself against the growing number of Russian drones breaching its airspace?
Kyiv admits striking ships to squeeze Moscow’s war revenues as peace talks enter new phase
The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction.
Ukrainian delegation will meet US secretary of state Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff in Florida
Ukrainian forces used drones to attack two oil tankers in the Black Sea, alleged to be part of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’.
The two ships stuck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
Moldova shut its skies for just over an hour on Friday night following a drone incursion, which President Maia Sandu called a 'brutal attack,' blaming Russia.
The report comes days after a drone attack on an important gas and energy installation caused power outages in the region.
Tie-up marks new level of co-operation between Moscow and Beijing’s military industrial complexes
Missile and drone attacks come amid Moscow’s campaign to break Ukrainian civil resistance by attacking energy grid
Drone attack hits Bani Suheila in southern Gaza amid continued Israeli attacks on the enclave.
Moldova and Romania are witnessing serious airspace violations by Russian drones.
The Hong Kong tower block fire, Russian drone strikes in Kharkiv, floods in Thailand and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York: the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists
Russian drones often target evacuation teams in conflict zone that stretches for some 1,200km in country’s east
Helsing, Stark and Arx invest in UK factories
About 80 percent of the power grid in semi-autonomous Kurdish region disrupted after drone attack on Khor Mor gasfield.
As casualties mount, recruitment is expanding. Three women talk about life in a male-dominated combat environment
Warsaw moves to bolster security after an explosion on a rail line that it blamed on Moscow
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.
Contract with start-up Zipline comes as state department pursues commercial deals for overseas development
One year after a ceasefire with Israel, some residents are returning to live under the hum of surveillance drones
Children from the Nuseirat Choir in Gaza performed the Palestinian folk song “Shel Shel,” which recently went viral.
Multiple sightings force suspension of flights at Eindhoven airport for several hours on Saturday
Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk.
Drone sightings caused suspension of air traffic at Eindhoven airport, impacting both civilian and military operations.
It is the latest in a series of mysterious drone sightings at military sites in northern Europe.
An FBI procurement document requests information about AI surveillance on drones, raising concerns about a crackdown on free speech.
In response to an ever-evolving and increasingly large-scale aerial threat, Kyiv is building a complex air defense system, featuring innovative, low-cost surface-to-air solutions that can be operated by civilians.
At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across western Ukraine.
More than 470 drones and almost 48 missiles were fired by Russia in the attack, says Zelenskiy
Tens of thousands of families are desperately searching for loved ones ‘disappeared’ by the country’s drug cartels. Now, pigs, drones and AI are being used to find clandestine graves
Drone strike on Palestinian camp one of deadliest since Israel and Hizbollah agreed ceasefire last year
Russia launched more than 470 drones and 47 missiles in the "brazen attack", he wrote in a post on Telegram.
South Africa probes 'mysterious' arrival of Palestinians from Gaza +++ Mali: Drone strikes kill 13 civilians
Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare'
Nataliia Khodemchuk’s husband Valerii died inside the nuclear plant’s reactor number four in 1986
Ukraine says that with enough funding, it can produce up to 20 million drones next year. DW has the latest.
Zelenskyy says Nataliia Khodymchuk is victim of ‘new tragedy caused by Kremlin’, four decades after disaster
November 16, 2025 Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the Kakataibo Indigenous Guard patrols their ancestral land armed with spears, machetes and a drone — risking their lives to keep cocaine producers out of the forest.
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has effectively disentangled his tech wishlist from Israel. And he is more discerning than ever
Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday.
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
Four people were killed and dozens more were injured by a barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv.
Four killed and dozens injured as 19 missiles and hundreds of drones target capital city
Strikes hit residential buildings, triggering explosions and fires in districts throughout the Ukrainian capital
November 14, 2025 At least 430 drones and 18 missiles were used in the overnight attack, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.
The investigation was opened after a drone flew over a police station and a train carrying military equipment in eastern France on Tuesday. The incident raised concerns in the context of the Ukraine conflict and recent mystery drone sightings around Europe.
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
As the extreme lethality of FPV drones devastates the front lines, shotguns are increasingly being used among Ukrainian troops. Military leadership hopes this will save thousands of soldiers' lives and reduce the risks posed to frontline logistics.
‘It’s not a question of if, only of when’, says CAA chief
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
Palestinians say that Israel's war continues amid daily killings, home demolitions, threatening drone broadcasts, and a ban on essential supplies
State government says ‘traditional measures’ like nets and drum lines will continue to be used despite evidence of deadly impact on other marine life
On October 3, a Russian drone killed Antoni Lallican, a 37-year-old French photojournalist, in Ukraine. In an op-ed, his partner, Aïda Belloulid, denounces the lack of a strong response by France to demand explanations from Moscow. The safety of journalists is at stake.
Incursions halted flights at Brussels and Liège airports last week with Russia said to be the most likely culprit
Sir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart asked for assistance this week in the form of UK personnel and equipment.
With drone and camera, Ingo Zahlheimer captures the beauty of nature in striking images.
With drone and camera, Ingo Zahlheimer captures the beauty of nature in striking images.
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, early on Saturday
Friendly warships and threats from drones: planning steps up for major summit in Ireland next year as part of the EU presidency
The Cross of Military Merit, awarded by President Zelensky to two soldiers who held their position for 165 days, highlights the rising difficulty of rotating infantrymen under constant threat from Russian drones.
After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.
Belgium faces security crisis as daily drone overflights spark alarm
Drone sightings reported near Brussels and Liège airports just hours after national security council meeting on the emerging threats
Video shows Israeli drones launching airstrikes in southern Lebanon Thursday. At least one person was killed in Toura.
Kyiv’s drone strikes on refineries aim to deprive Moscow of oil-export revenue
Security services believe state actor, ‘probably Russia’, to be behind drone flights at military bases and airports
Fights resume but disrupted on Wednesday morning with Belgian security council due to meet
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
Belgium’s Brussels and Liege airports were forced to shut down twice due to mysterious drone sightings on Tuesday.
Belgium’s security services investigate the latest incidents to highlight the vulnerability of European airspace
It is the latest in a string of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports.
A standard model protects against most drones and grenades - while luxury versions have air filters in case of atomic, biological or chemical attacks
Police horses, dogs and drones will be on patrol on Thursday as protesters plan demonstrations.
Wheeled robots play growing role in supplying and evacuating troops at the front line
Moscow's drone strikes seek to plunge the east of the country into darkness and cold. But Ukraine's energy sector strives for greater resiliency by investing into renewable energy.
System rewards soldiers who achieve strikes with points that can be used to buy more weapons in an online store
Vessels escort warships off Scotland in "milestone" test, piloted from 500 miles away in Portsmouth.
Escalating battle for city comes as overnight Russian drone and missile strikes kill six people, including two children
Drone footage released by the United States Central Command appears to show a truck carrying humanitarian aid being hijacked in the Gaza Strip.
German leaders have repeatedly raised the alarm about a growing drone threat after a series of sightings of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at airports as well as sensitive military sites in 2025.
Drone footage taken in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa's sweep across Jamaica captures damage caused to homes in Amity compared with Google Earth images taken before the storm
Putin’s surprising call to extend the New START treaty is a chance for atomic powers to make the world safer
Donald Trump said the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing 'on an equal basis' with Russia and China, a day after Moscow claimed to have tested a nuclear-powered underwater drone.
Video shows the destruction in St Elizabeth and Montego Bay, which are among the worst hit places in Jamaica.
In less than two years, a private Ukrainian start-up has quickly designed and mass-produced a long-range FP-1 drone that is striking at the heart of Russia's economy.
Contracts worth up to €900mn put Helsing and Stark on track to help buttress Nato’s eastern flank against Russia
US intelligence from as recently as October indicated the UAE was stepping up support for the paramilitary force
Governor says city ‘at war’ after gunfights between troops and Red Command drug traffickers who reportedly used weaponised drones
Israeli drone attack close to the southern city of Khan Younis kills at least 2 people despite ceasefire.
UN spokesman says incident involved a drone dropping a grenade near a patrol, and a tank opening fire on peacekeepers.
Unfil says the drone flew over a patrol in an "aggressive manner", but the Israeli military says it was gathering intelligence and posed no threat.
Burevestnik stayed in air for 15 hours, defence minister tells Vladimir Putin; Ukrainian drones close Moscow airports. What we know on day 1,342
Israel claims attacks were on Hezbollah members, as it also struck a UNIFIL patrol with a drone and tank fire.
Three people killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Vitali Klitschko says six children hurt in overnight attack that sparked fires in apartment buildings
The strikes came as Russian air defences destroyed a drone heading towards Moscow, the city's mayor said.
The dazzling aerial photos honored by the 2025 Siena awards offer "new ways of seeing familiar places," as one judge puts it.
Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overhead
The drone operation was carried out with Israel's consent and is being used to monitor ground activity in the area.
My uncles and cousin were killed by an Israeli drone strike while they prepared a meal on their rooftop in Gaza.
An Israeli drone strike killed two people in southern Lebanon. Israel says it’s targeting Hezbollah fighters.
Unusual Machines secures deal as US military accelerates domestic production of unmanned aircraft
Eurofighters scramble after incursion by fighter and tanker; Russian anti-tank drone kills two Ukrainian journalists at petrol station. What we know on day 1,339
Russia launched dozens of drones and decoy drones across Ukrainian territory, including one that hit a school building.
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities.
A bystander filmed the moment a Russian drone struck near an apartment building in Sumy, Ukraine.
Aircraft contracted to look for hostages continues to fly from UK base despite ceasefire, with drones also spotted.
Kyiv and other cities across the country suffer missile and drone attacks as ceasefire efforts falter
The airstrikes came as US President Donald Trump says his plans for an imminent summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin have been shelved.
Russia’s modified drones are piercing Ukraine’s defences at greater rates than before, targeting energy infrastructure.
The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.
Poland’s foreign minister says Putin’s plane could be escorted down as attacks continue with four killed in drone strike in Chernihiv
Defence secretary will announce measures to combat threat of unmanned aircraft after incursions in Europe
Plans to allow troops to take faster action come after sightings at four airbases last year.
For two years, residents on the Romanian side of the Danube estuary have witnessed Russian drones violate their airspace and strike Ukrainian ports just across the river. In these remote villages, many feel abandoned by their own authorities.
‘Bizarre’ that food and coffee can be delivered by drone in places, but gardaí cannot use them, TD says
It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.
Tehran summoned Poland’s envoy after Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski showcased an Iranian-made drone in London, accusing Iran of aiding Russia’s strikes on Ukraine; a claim Iran denies.
Uwe Horstmann becomes first chief executive of Stark, a German start-up backed by investors including Peter Thiel
European Commission to unveil new defense policy "roadmap," including boosting anti-drone efforts.
Kyiv’s drone campaign against energy infrastructure has caused damage and shortages, in areas including annexed Crimea.
Late last year, the world was alerted to the disturbing news that Russia was recruiting hundreds of young African women, aged 18–22, to manufacture drones in a military-industrial compound 1,000 km east of Moscow, called the Alabuga Special Economic Zone. The reports also stated that the recruits—from at least fifteen…
John Lawson travelled to Lviv in September to deliver aid when Russia launched an attack.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in Crimea overnight, official says
Hundreds of tankers, whose owners are hidden behind shell companies, have enabled Russia to sell 60% of its oil. Moscow has been accused of using these ships to damage undersea cables and launch drones.
Warsaw’s national security chief says Moscow is also using a shadow fleet to launch drones into European airspace
According to local media, dozens of houses have been damaged and it's suspected the blaze was caused by an illegal pyrotechnics warehouse.
That much became apparent last month, when expensive fighter jets were scrambled to shoot down cheap foam drones.
Drone footage on Saturday showed damaged and destroyed buildings in neighbourhoods of Gaza City, a day after a ceasefire took effect
El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.
Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.
Police officers question two people and find a suspected improvised explosive device at one of the suspect's homes.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used over 450 drones and 30 missiles in a country-wide attack
Fearing an incoming hypersonic Kinzhal missile – which are harder to detect and intercept – Ukraine put the entire country on alert on Friday. 'The capital of the country is under an enemy ballistic missile attack and a massive attack by the enemy strike drones,' the Ukrainian air force said, urging people in Kyiv to remain in shelters.
Ukraine's air force said the capital had come under aerial drone and missile bombardment. Follow DW.
Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s Antwerp residence.
Federal prosecutor Ann Fransen said on Thursday that arrests were made in the northern city of Antwerp as part of the investigation: 'Certain elements indicate that the suspects intended to carry out a jihadist-inspired terrorist attack against political figures,' Fransen told a news conference.
Officers in Antwerp arrest three suspects and recover an improvised explosive device
Moscow’s intensified drone and missile campaign seeks ‘to break our spirit’, says head of state energy group
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The use of ‘kamikaze’ drones to target gang members in crowded Haitian slums being called ‘ineffective’.
Following a series of recent incidents, the government wants to boost police powers to shoot down drones. DW has more.
As Moscow’s suspected drone incursions threaten chaos, Europe faces a dilemma: respond and risk escalation, or face accusations of weakness
The provocation on September 10 triggered a wave of social media messages in Poland, originating from Russian and Belarusian accounts, in part blaming Ukraine or NATO for the incident.
A Palestinian girl removed a ‘stray bullet’ that struck her in the head during an Israeli drone in Gaza city.
US president says he has ‘sort of made a decision’ on whether to supply long-range missiles; Denmark to step up checks on oil tankers after drone sightings. What we know on day 1,322
In conflict zones or in France, Antoni Lallican, who contributed to Le Monde, bore witness to the world's wounds with empathy for the people he met. He was killed on October 3 at the age of 37, targeted by a drone in the Donbas region. We are publishing here his long-term work on this region.
CCTV footage shows the moment an Israeli drone struck a car in southern Lebanon, killing a husband and wife.
The Ukrainian leader says British-made microcomputers were used in weapons launched at Ukraine this weekend.
Russian ex-president Dmitry Medvedev says airport drone incidents should make Europeans ‘scared and tremble’
French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, 37, was embedded with Ukraine's Fourth Armored Brigade near the front line in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine when he was killed by a drone strike on Friday.
Meanwhile, a perinatal center in Sumy caught fire after a Russian drone strike. Follow DW for more.
Four people were killed in a five-hour drone and missile attack from Russia on to the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Sunday
Russian Shahed drones and missiles targeted the city of Lviv for five hours
Missile and drone attacks hit Lviv in the west and Zaporizhzhia in the south, leaving tens of thousands without power.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made in drone defense. DW has more German news here.
Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.
Investors bet on rising sales of products ranging from drones to night-vision goggles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of sending drones over Ukraine, claiming they could benefit Russian interests.
Ukrainian photojournalist Grigoriy Ivanchenko was injured in the same attack in the Donetsk region.
US intelligence officials say attack on Global Sumud Flotilla in Tunisia approved by Israeli government
European leaders question the viability of Ursula von der Leyen’s initiative
Both runways at airport were closed on Friday night
Munich Airport suspended operations for the second time in 24 hours after further drone sightings. DW has more.
October 3, 2025 Many Danes are rethinking their personal security, and stocking up on emergency supplies, amid unidentified drone appearances. Denmark's leaders warn that Russia is waging a "hybrid war."
Munich Airport has suspended operations for the second time in 24 hours after further drone sightings. DW has more.
French journalist killed in Russian drone strike
“This is a worrying portent of the nature of security threats to airports, in particular, to come.”
Flights were diverted or cancelled in latest incident involving unidentified objects in European airspace
Post-election relief in Moldova, upcoming elections in Czechia with similar concerns over Russian interference, and drone start-ups in Tallinn offering agile, quicker and cheaper solutions. Then: ex-French President Sarkozy's verdict, a deep dive into plastic waste exports and their deadly consequences, and how Croatian nationalism is on the big stage.
Fears for nuclear safety in Ukraine grow after Russian drone strikes cut power to Chernobyl
Emergency investment in the technology does not amount to a long-term defence strategy
The Boracay, a vessel blacklisted by the EU for being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' was positioned off Denmark last month during drone flights. The ship's captain and first mate were taken into custody on Tuesday.
EU leaders meet in Denmark after a series of drone incidents near the country’s airports and military bases.
The Boracay, part of Russia's sanctioned 'shadow fleet,' was previously off Denmark during drone incursions. French prosecutors have opened an investigation, while President Macron said he would 'remain very careful' and not draw a link to the flights.
Police say prohibited items were flown into prisons in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
Fears for Europe’s biggest nuclear plant as shelling forces long switch to emergency generators
Researcher Nicolas Tenzer argues that recent drone overflights in European airspace and GPS jamming are not only meant to test Europe's technical capabilities, but primarily to destabilize it.
A Russian drone attack has killed a family of four in Ukraine's Sumy region, a military official says. DW has more.
The bodies of two young boys and their parents were recovered from their destroyed home in the Sumy region, rescuers say.
Semi-automated interceptors can fill a gap in air defences — and help Europe address its own aerial vulnerabilities
Germany, France and Sweden are sending reinforcements, with troops, anti-drone capabilities and radar systems
Unidentified drones and Russian fighter jets, which have repeatedly flown over Poland, Romania, Estonia and Denmark in recent weeks, appear to be a test of NATO's unity and resolve by the Kremlin.
Could laser systems transform the battlefield as deadly drone warfare spreads from Ukraine to the Middle East?
Denmark is one of several European countries that have reported "drone incidents" in recent weeks.
Drone sorties over past week have caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports, raising security concerns.
Copenhagen is hosting a summit of EU leaders this week. Several drone spottings in the last few days have caused airport closures.
Danish government says security measures are required ahead of two summits of European leaders
At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Turkish drones and a frigate are tracking the Global Sumud flotilla near Crete as it heads toward Gaza, with Italy, Spain, and Greece also monitoring.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the large-scale attacks involved nearly 500 strike drones.
Poland scrambles fighter jets early on Sunday amid Russian strikes in western Ukraine
Latvia and Lithuania are investing in drone tech to protect their airspace from Russian incursions.
More drones spotted overnight near military sites in Denmark, with possible sightings close to air force base in Norway
Unidentified drones seen at several places, including the biggest army base, after a slew of earlier sightings.
Drones were detected near at Karup airbase, following a series of incidents that disrupted airports this week.
Neighboring Norway was also investigating 'possible sightings of drones' early Saturday near its own biggest military base.
After suspected incursions from Russia, EU countries have agreed to work on an anti-drone defense system. DW has more.
Move comes after series of Russian-linked airspace violations, officials say
Announcement comes after European bloc blamed Russia for violating Polish airspace in drone incursion this month.
Unidentified drones were seen over a number of Danish airports several times this week, forcing some of them to shut.
Europe aims for interlinked defences after spate of Russian airspace violations
Louie Findlater says the Global Sumud Flotilla will not stop despite the boats coming under attack.
Flotilla volunteer Tommy Marcus and human rights lawyer Diana Buttu speak on Israel’s aid blockade and continued bombardment on Gaza.
Global Sumud Flotilla braces for escalating dangers as it approaches Gaza amid drone attacks, Israeli threats.
Along with drone attacks, the fleet faces a political campaign to delegitimise it
In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark's critical infrastructure has become vulnerable.
Drones were seen on Wednesday and Thursday at Danish airports in Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sonderborg and the Skrydstrup air base before leaving, police said. The government blamed a 'professional actor' for the flights.
The two European countries send warships after Global Sumud Flotilla struck by Israeli drones
September 25, 2025 Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said it appeared a "professional actor" was behind the "systematic" flights, without providing additional details during a news conference Thursday morning.
Drones fly over airports in Denmark’s second such security incident this week
Airfield used by military shut down for several hours as Europe remains on alert over airspace violations
The incident at Aalborg airport comes as the country's Copenhagen airport was forced to close earlier this week due to a drone incursion.
This is the moment a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis exploded in the Israeli city of Eilat.
Two people in critical condition in port city after drone flies at low altitude and avoids interception from Iron Dome defence system
UN demands probe after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
Vessels are aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, over the objections of Israeli government
Warsaw had kept border crossing with Belarus shut after Russian drones entered Polish airspace
Extending for kilometers, tulips nets sent by the Netherlands are protecting Ukraine from Russian drone attacks.
Nato promises ‘robust’ response to Russian incursions into its airspace
At least 11 people, including eight children, were reported killed in a drone attack in Haiti’s capital.
On Monday night Kastrup airport in Copenhagen was forced to shut down for several hours following several drone sightings.
A skilled drone pilot flew two to three large unidentified drones over Copenhagen Airport on the night of Monday, September 22, shutting down the airspace for hours as the unknown perpetrator appeared to be showing off their capabilities.
The drone sightings near Danish and Norwegian airports come amid heightened concerns over Russia violating EU airspace.
Danish police said that they were unable to confirm the type or the number of drones seen around the airport, or where they flew afterwards.
A drone missile targeted a car carrying a family of six, all US citizens, in the town of Bint Jbeil
Five people, reportedly including three children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Bint Jbeil. The IDF said it targeted a Hezbollah member and is reviewing the civilian deaths.
Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Polish territory earlier this month.
The incident follows recent drone intrusions into Poland and Romania, which the EU condemned as "extremely dangerous."
Russia hits Ukraine with nearly 600 drones and 40 missiles, killing three and injuring dozens
At least 70 people were killed when the paramilitary RSF struck a mosque in Sudan’s el-Fasher in Darfur.
Companies making drones and camouflage allegedly used by the Israeli military operate in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Activists want them out.
Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of two other Nato members.
Civil war has killed at least 40,000 people, according to the World Health Organisation
Ukraine and Russia’s experience has changed the economics of combat
Drone defense is essential for modern security, but as recent incursions from Russia have shown, it's hard to do.
Drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat causes no casualties, follows Israeli attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah on Tuesday.
Strikes hit electricity substations that power trains and locomotive depots
Billions available for governments to purchase battle-tested technology to fill Nato’s security gap, says Brussels
Footage shows the moment a Russian drone struck an administrative building in central Kharkiv in Ukraine, injuring four.
The Russian drones flying over Poland and Romania mark a further step in an escalation calculated by Russia, which is seeking to press its advantage by putting NATO under pressure and probing its vulnerabilities.
A former Pentagon official says “U.S. forces went out and committed murder” in the drone strike off the coast of Venezuela.
As Russian drones breach airspace along NATO's eastern flank, Polish President Karol Nawrocki is in Berlin for talks.
Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month
Volodymyr Zelensky denounced 'an obvious expansion of the war by Russia' after Russian drones flew over NATO countries.
As Russian drones breach airspace along NATO's eastern flank, Polish President Karol Nawrocki is set to visit to Berlin.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing again, after a delay in Tunisia. Despite drone strikes and a shortage of fuel, participants remain steadfast as they head out to meet ships from Italy and Greece.
On Sunday, NATO member Romania reported that a Russian drone had entered into its airspace, days after an unprecedented incursion in Poland. The Russian embassy called the drone incursion a 'provocation' by Ukraine.
Medics returning from Gaza say Israel deliberately targeting children with sniper, drone fire, Dutch newspaper reports.
Country’s defence minister calls Russia’s behaviour ‘reckless’ after second breach of Nato territory in a week
Ukraine's President Zelensky called the incursion "an obvious expansion of the war by Russia".
Drones involved in incursion were not carrying ammunition, Polish foreign minister says
Romania, Poland, scramble aircraft as drones strike Ukraine
NATO has announced plans to strengthen its eastern front after Russian drones were shot down in Polish airspace.
Denmark, France and Germany will send jets to strengthen Poland's air defences after Russian drones flew into Polish territory.
Moscow’s attempts to advance in area targeted in latest attack has failed, says Zelenskiy
The new initiative, known as Eastern Sentry, follows the incursion of Russian drones in Polish airspace on Wednesday.
While Russia denied that the incident was intentional, experts believe the unarmed drones were likely meant to test NATO's response capabilities, which proved inadequate. President Emmanuel Macron announced France would send three Rafale fighter jets to Poland.
After Russian drones were shot down over Poland this week, there are calls to boost Germany's air defense. DW has more.
Donald Tusk rejects US president’s suggestion that Moscow may have breached Nato airspace by mistake
Your questions answered as western leaders respond to a new test
Some 3,000 people gathered to hear Kirk speak at Utah Valley University (UVU) before he was shot and killed.
September 11, 2025 NPR's Michel Martin talks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker about NATO's response to the Russian drones shot down over Polish airspace.
'Following Russian drone incursions into Poland, I have decided to deploy three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace and Europe's eastern flank alongside our NATO allies,' the French president wrote on X. Poland's airspace was violated 19 times on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Gardaí launch investigation after two people found flying drones above dig site
Poland has introduced air traffic restrictions along its eastern border that will apply until December 9.
Warsaw indicates security council will hold special session as it seeks international response to violation of its airspace
American officials said the repeat drone strikes were carried out by Special Operations Command, and more attacks could come soon.
Poland has intercepted Russian drones that were flying over its airspace after completing a mission in western Ukraine.
Israel's strikes in Doha and the Russian drone incursion could present major affronts to his authority.
The senator told The Intercept the attack defied rules of engagement and came from a drone. A legal expert calls it murder.
Drone incursions into Polish airspace lay bare how unprepared military alliance is against surprise Russian attacks
Poland shoots down Russian drones after unprecedented airspace violation
A flaming projectile caused minor damage to Greta Thunberg and Kieran Andrieu’s boat on Monday night, and another hit a second boat on Tuesday. But organisers and participants say they remain ‘resolute and undeterred’ as they prepare to depart. Charlotte England reports from Tunis.
September 10, 2025 Poland said Wednesday that it and its NATO allies had shot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what it called an "act of aggression" as Russia launched aerial attacks on Ukraine.
Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla claimed to have seen a drone above their boat off the coast of Tunisia, which 'dropped a bomb' before a fire broke out. Tunisian authorities said 'no drones have been detected.'
Shipping routes at risk, drones boom, EV charging gaps grow—and Miss Universe Pakistan Erica Robin challenges tradition.
Activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza say their main vessel was hit by a drone attack in Tunisia.
Flotilla organisers say the attack, which was denied by Tunis, is an attempt to derail aid mission
Flotilla group says main deck and below-deck storage damaged, Tunisia denies drone strike
Ukrspecsystems says the investment will create 500 local jobs at the factory and at an airfield.
Video shows the moment an Israeli drone laden with explosives was flown into the minaret of a mosque in Gaza.
A strike on the political heart of Ukraine sent a stark message
Ukraine midfielder Georgiy Sudakov says his apartment in Kyiv is severely damaged after being struck by a Russian drone while his wife and child were at home.
First such strike in months comes after Red Sea cables were cut in unexplained incident
Local media report two people injured in drone strike on Ramon Airport in southern Israel.
Russia hit Ukraine's capital with drone and missiles Sunday in the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began.
Debris from intercepted drones sparked a fire at a residential building in Kyiv. DW has more.
Rubio, meeting with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa in Quito, said the United States would provide nearly $20 million in security aid including 6 million in drones. He added that Washington was designating two gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations, putting them directly into US crosshairs.
Israel reportedly used quadcopter drones to drop incendiary bombs on ambulances parked outside a clinic in Gaza City.
Laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles and giant underwater drones were among the new weapons unveiled.
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
Ukrainian forces turn to unmanned ground vehicles to counter drones
A music teacher in Gaza has turned the sound of Israeli drones into a song honouring those killed in Israel’s genocide.
The Alabuga Special Economic Zone, in Tatarstan, Russia, has been producing drones since the start of the war in Ukraine. There, young African women have found themselves working on production lines, lured by a misleading vocational training program.
Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel’s current war on Gaza.
More than 500 drones and 45 missiles targeted 14 regions in sweeping assault
Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.
EU and British Council buildings in Kyiv damaged as at least 18 people die in drone and missile strikes
Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles early Thursday, including a rare strike in the city center, killing at least 15 people and wounding 48, local authorities said.
Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack represented a clear disregard for peace negotiations.
More than 20 districts were targeted in the bombardment which involved missiles, officials say.
Local sources report Israeli operation in Kiswa, where six soldiers killed by Israeli drones strikes a day before.
More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.
Israeli drone strikes near Damascus killed six Syrian soldiers, escalating tensions as Tel Aviv expands its occupation
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports on an Israeli drone attack on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Disposable vapes are being turned into powerbanks for Ukrainian soldiers living on the front line.
The drone reconnaissance platoon, a unit of the 54th Mechanised Brigade, are on the frontline just 8km from the Russians,
Russian drone attacks against Ukraine highlight the need to bolster air defence capabilities
Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.
The neverending struggle to keep out the Black Sea fleet
The exchange comes amid diplomatic efforts to solve the conflict and a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia overnight.
Ukrainian drone attacks spark fires at Russia’s Kursk nuclear plant and Novatek’s Ust-Luga terminal
Russia has introduced drones guided by fiber-optic cables, leaving Ukraine racing to catch up.
Palestinians say the increasing use of the armed drone to attack civilians aims to push them south ahead of the planned occupation
Jeffrey Katzenberg takes stake in Kimbal Musk’s venture that aims to create new form of family-friendly storytelling in the sky
While Russia has launched 574 Shahed drones against Ukraine, Kyiv has managed to hit Russian energy infrastructure, forcing Crimea to ration fuel at service stations.
August 21, 2025 "Maybe I have become a kind of symbol of hope": Ukrainian woman survives nine-story fall in Russian drone strike.
Ukrainian officials say the attacks included drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles.
Injury disqualified Ruslan Borovskiy from military service. Then he had an inspiration
Moscow has banned exports following drone strikes on oil refineries
‘Ireland was the first country in the world to have a no smoking policy, we can also be the first country to say no drones.’
Russia's drone and missile strikes hit a number of civilian targets.
Stunning drone and timelapse footage shows Kiruna Church's historic two-day long move to its new home.
“Whole-body” biometrics are on their way
Drone and missile attacks condemned as attempt to ‘humiliate diplomatic efforts’ before talks with US and European leaders
New video shows the moment a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.
Drones are being increasingly used by illegal armed groups to attack Colombia's security forces.
Research by independent Russian reporters claims to prove that teenagers are involved in drone production.
Three people were detained after staff reported a package had been dropped behind the prison walls.
Assaults on Ukraine have been intensifying even as President Trump has threatened new sanctions on Moscow, and now is preparing to meet with Russia’s leader.
Foshan mobilises drones, bugs, fish and fumigation teams to stem mosquito-borne outbreak
Drone footage showed workers in India’s Uttarakhand building a makeshift bridge across a gorge after flash flooding.
As of Wednesday, the State Dept. urged US travelers to the UAE to exercise increased caution due to the threat of terrorism and missile or drone attacks.
Alan Williams, a married father from the Wirral with no military experience, went to fight on the front line despite his family’s pleas not to go
Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv.
General James E Rainey
warns that young soldiers will pay the price for the US’s failure to train them to use and counter the technology
After hiring new firefighters and purchasing additional aircraft and drones, the country has reported a 34% decrease in burned areas since the start of 2025.
Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now higher than at any other point of the war, according to Ukrainian data.
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.
The authorities are inspecting homes, tracking purchases of fever medicines and deploying drones as they urge people to join an eradication campaign that echoes Covid measures.
The Third Army Corps’ interception unit has Moscow’s Iranian-designed Shahed suicide drones in its sights but must constantly adapt to catch its target
Medium-range drones could make the no-go area dozens of kilometres deep
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
On Sunday, Ukraine attacked an oil depot near Russia's Black Sea Sochi resort, while Russia launched 76 drones and seven missiles against Ukraine. The reciprocal attacks concluded one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months, killing 31 people and wounding over 150 others.
Waves of drones and missiles from Russia have regularly targeted the Ukrainian capital
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported an intelligence breakthrough: Iranian operatives have assembled comprehensive profiles on the Israeli regime’s pilots, commanders, and drone operators who were involved in launching the unprovoked June assault against Iran.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes long-range attack on Black Sea facility as drone and missile exchanges continue
Ukraine says Russian missiles hit Mykolaiv, while Russia blames a huge oil blaze in Sochi on Ukrainian drones.
Germany is investing more in the production of Ukrainian weaponry, particularly long-range drones.
At least three are killed in several regions of Russia while fire breaks out at an oil refinery in central Russia.
As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".
The Ukraine war has seen remarkable innovations in drone technology but it’s rare to see them saving lives.
A child in Gaza has survived being struck in the head by a bullet fired from an Israeli drone.
From late Wednesday to early Thursday, Russia fired over 300 drones and eight cruise missiles at Ukraine, with Kyiv the main target, the Ukrainian air force said.
Internationally recognised government targets traffickers with multiple strikes in northwest of country
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group announced on Sunday that it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights, where Israel has a key surveillance centre. Hezbollah stated that this was its first bombing since it began engaging
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, killing several people and injuring dozens.
Attack comes days after Donald Trump demanded Vladimir Putin agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face tighter sanctions
A drone crashed near Makhmour in the latest attack on Iraq’s Kurdistan region, as officials blame Iran-aligned groups for a wave of 22 strikes.
Emergency healthcare workers in wartorn Ukraine say they have been targeted by drones.
The attack in September last year involved launching drones from boats — believed to be the first operation of its kind
Network outages have become increasingly frequent across Russia. Authorities justify these measures by citing the need to counter Ukrainian drone attacks. However, this also conceals a growing surveillance of Russians' online activities.
Vast waves of drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defences
DW went to the town of Pereyaslav to meet ordinary citizens who boost Ukraine's frontlines in the fight against Russia.
After Trump was reelected, his son took stakes in several drone companies. They’re now raising ethics concerns.
Ukrainian drone attacks kill at least one person in Russia’s southern Rostov region.
Drone start-up Delian Alliance Industries mimics the vertically integrated approach taken by Tesla and Apple
The same data networks that enable phone apps and web surfing help drones navigate, so officials are imposing daily, patchwork shutdowns. The actions can be very disruptive to daily life.
St Petersburg procession is called off as Ukrainian drone strikes continue to target strategic sites across the country
Russian ministry says air defence units downed 291 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones
Pentagon-backed deal aims to help combat mass attacks by Russia
Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.
Moscow launched 235 drones and 27 missiles in latest attack, according to Ukraine’s air force
They’re good drone-killers
The Handala was carrying vital supplies when it was swarmed by drones. As its crew braces for an Israeli intervention, those on board appeal to the president
Beleaguered wartime president also seeks billions of dollars for drones and air defence against Russia
Deaths have been reported on either side of the border, just hours after a third round of ceasefire talks took place in Turkey.
In southern Ukraine, local authorities have found a simple way to try to stop drones in mid-flight.
Jihadists are intensifying drone attacks in the Sahel
The stakes are high. Whoever dominates low Earth orbit has a huge edge for driverless cars, drone warfare and military surveillance.
A U.S. Border Patrol “Industry Day” deck also asks for drones, seismic sensors, and tech that can see through walls.
Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko discuss a Russian TV report from inside a drone factory.
Also in today’s newsletter, Japan’s Ishiba presses for quick US trade talks, and Russia’s drone swarms overwhelm Ukraine’s defences
Intensified mass drone strikes are testing Ukraine’s resilience and air defences like never before
TEHRAN – An innovative study done by Iranian researchers has confirmed the practical use of drones as cost-effective tools for monitoring and managing mangrove forests.
Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.
The context surrounding the smuggling into Gaza, however, may not be a surprise.
The Iraqis claimed they had ”launched a wide-scale search operation” in response to these attacks.
The Kremlin’s idea of conflict is changing. Nato leaders must grasp that Russia will use anything from drones to child abduction to defeat its foes
Ukrainian president offers drone warfare expertise and equipment as he attempts to woo Trump
Russia is grinding ahead but paying an excruciating price
A drone attack targeted an oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan this Thursday, in what represents a big hit that lowers oil output between 140,000 and 150,000 barrels per day.
STARK, which makes weapon systems for NATO, says its new facility in Swindon will support 100 jobs.
At least fifteen people have been injured in the latest wave of Russian drone strikes.
Several oilfields halted operations due to significant infrastructure damage, the Kurdistan region's Natural Resources Ministry said.
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July 16, 2025 In Colombia, drug gangs are waging a new kind of war — by air. Armed with cheap drones, they're targeting rivals in a dangerous escalation.
Companies making drones and battlefield systems have taken the place once occupied by e-scooters and grocery apps in European investors’ hearts
TEHRAN – The recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel wasn’t just another flare-up in the volatile West Asia region—it was a seismic shift.
While the exchange of missiles and drones lasted less than two weeks, the war exposed deeper truths about power, deterrence, and the new era of hybrid warfare where social media narratives could be as critical as military strikes.
The Newsnight footage shows a large package being dropped inside the prison walls in the early hours of 21 June.
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Khurmala oilfield is located near the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil.
Post promoting Rafael's Firefly drone shows it tracking and targeting someone in Gaza
Israeli soldiers have used commercial drones to drop grenades on civilians in Gaza.
Government must use lethal force against armed groups, transitional government head tells the FT amid ‘kamikaze’ drone campaign
Russia has helped Pyongyang to modernise its forces and refine its drones and ballistic missiles, an intelligence assessment says — and Seoul should take heed
Heat, drone attacks and recruitment drives are shrinking harvests
Drone and missile strikes part of intensified bombing campaign
July 11, 2025 Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to enter talks to end the war. Trump indicated the U.S. would resume shipments of weapons to Ukraine that had previously been suspended. Our correspondent in Kyiv gives us the latest.
Rescue efforts included over 2,100 responders on the ground, private helicopters, drones, boats and cadaver-detecting dogs.
Kyiv says its attacks on Russian territory are in response to Russia’s continued strikes on Ukraine
Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.
Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology.
Attack lasting nearly 10 hours comes as Kyiv’s allies prepare to meet in Italy on Thursday to discuss funding reconstruction
At least two killed in missile and drone attack on day after heaviest aerial attack of war so far
Plus, the Bayeux Tapestry’s homecoming.
As a $40m bounty is put on the heads of ayatollah critics, Javad Larijani says a small drone could hit the president ‘in the navel’
TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations.
This comes after Trump said on Tuesday he had approved sending US defensive weapons to Ukraine and was considering additional sanctions on Moscow.
Ukraine says Russia launched largest drone and missile attack of war
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia attempted to strike 741 targets with 728 drones and 13 missiles
Moscow redoubles overnight drone and missile attacks as it exploits resentment over compulsory mobilisation
Report from Charlie Taylor on Tuesday expected to flag rising violence and use of drones
With their dense mesh, the nets can tangle drone propellers. It’s a simple but effective countermeasure that reflects how low-tech means can blunt high-tech weapons in the war.
Ukrainian president says he and UK prime minister also discussed additional funding for drone production
More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.
Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered ashore.
Video shows raging floodwaters after the San Gabriel River burst its banks, partially submerging buildings.
Countries will spend a fortune on missiles and drones that are never used while schools, hospitals and care homes will struggle to get by
Iran has that Iranian dissident groups are present in the Kurdistan region.
Antonio Guterres raises alarm over ‘dangerous escalation’ after hours-long Russian drone and missile barrage this week.
July 5, 2025 Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight, dashing hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the war.
Trump said that the call with President Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war.
July 4, 2025 Russian missiles and drones hammered Kyiv in an overnight attack, the largest aerial assault on the Ukrainian capital since the war began more than three years ago.
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
Call follows record drone assault that came after tense chat between US leader and President Vladimir Putin
Russia launched a record 539 drones against Ukraine just hours after a call between the US and Russian presidents.
President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” after a call with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, hours before a barrage that Ukraine’s air forces said was the largest since the war started.
Russia launched 550 drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight from Thursday to Friday, primarily targeting the capital. According to the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, these raids marked the largest assault since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in 2022.
Kyiv accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘publicly humiliating’ Donald Trump as attack comes hours after the two leaders spoke by phone
An Israeli drone attack killed at least one person and injured three others near Beirut, Lebanon, during rush hour.
Teams were flying drones and aircraft over the area seeking to determine the fate of the missing and to monitor lingering hazards.
A large drone display depicting the Oasis logo appeared above Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Over the past few weeks there have been a concerning pattern of attacks, though it is not clear who would have an agenda to target Yazidis.
Kyiv’s long-range strike drones hit Russian weapons plant more than 1,000km from front line
The number of drone flight hours connected with the Iran War was six times longer than the normal amount of hours for an entire standard year.
The attack comes shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises to increase Ukraine’s drone production.
The attack on a factory in the city of Izhevsk was more than 1,000km (620 miles) from the border.
Towns and troops long accustomed to merciless bombardment are adjusting to an even denser pattern of attacks.
June 30, 2025 Russia attacked Ukraine with over 500 drones and missiles over the weekend, it was the largest air assault since the Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine over three years ago. The barrage included targets in Western Ukraine, a region far from the front lines that doesn't often see bombardments. We get the latest from our correspondent in Kyiv.
Video shows an Israeli drone killing a Palestinian carrying a sack of flour in Gaza City.
Among the 100 largest companies in the field, eight are from Israel (second in the world after the US), with Elbit Systems ranked in fifth place.
Moscow fired 500 drones, missiles and bombs at cities hundreds of miles away from the front lines
The overnight attack was one of the largest on Ukraine and included strikes in the western part of the country, which is hit less often.
Ukraine’s air force says Russia fired 477 drones and decoys as well as 60 missiles overnight
Overnight, the Russian army launched 477 drones and 60 missiles of various types, according to the Ukrainian air force; 249 were shot down, while 226 were likely lost due to electronic jamming.
Witnesses said Israeli drones fired at Hamas police members dressed in civilian clothing and wearing masks.
Israel used small drones and precision-guided missiles to assist its surprise offensive that started war against Iran.
Initial reports in Iraq said drones hit Camp Taji, a large military base north of Baghdad, and a drone struck Imam Ali near Nasiriyah in southern Iraq.
Four men face terrorism-related charges over alleged drone plot as families say they are being scapegoated for political reasons
Autonomous weapons have same operating and AI strike systems used to target Russian tanks and oil rig
Tehran’s humiliation won’t please Moscow, but domestic drone production and new alliances mean Vladimir Putin can fight on
Officials say Russia's weapons crossed into Polish airspace overnight and were destroyed. Organizers intent on delivering supplies to the territory say the docked flotilla was hit by a drone strike.
June 6, 2025 President Trump said the Russian leader Vladimir Putin had warned that he would retaliate for a covert Ukrainian attack in Russia last weekend that destroyed dozens of Russian bombers.
As Trump hits the Horn of Africa, experts caution against drone strikes, saying the US needs to invest in peacebuilding.
The Iraqi authorities said a wave of drones targeted several Iraqi military bases in the early hours of Tuesday, including the Taji base 12 miles north of Baghdad, hours after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar.
Iraq has tried to avoid being sucked into the recent conflict. Its airspace was closed, and it expressed concern to Iran and other countries.
Moscow deploys more attack aircraft controlled via hair-thin fibre optic cable to make large gains during summer offensive
Lt.-Col. "B." on Monday said that the downing of dozens of Iranian drones was a critical additional layer of defense for Israel against aerial threats.
The Kremlin has stepped up drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in recent weeks as talks yield few results
TEHRAN - In its 21st missile operation, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a massive combined missile and drone attack against multiple targets in the occupied territories on Monday morning, marking a significant shift in tactics.
Russian missiles and drones hit residential areas and hospitals in Ukraine's capital, the interior minister says.
After police reached a dead end, one Londoner called in a firm that specialises in retrieving stolen bicycles — and sends up drones to search the area
The retailing giant is spending billions to attract workers to a new headquarters and woo shoppers with drone delivery and a broader range of items.
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the successful targeting of 14 strategic military and industrial sites across occupied Palestinian territories overnight, marking the 18th wave of Operation True Promise III in Saturday as "among the most innovative and effective missile and drone operations in recent history."
Magen David Adom arrived at the scene of the crash and reported that there were no casualties or injuries.
Israel continues to target Iran's nuclear infrastructure, as Israeli military says Iranian drones shot down overnight.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange captured soldiers but drone attacks target Kharkiv and Odesa
Volunteers are appealing donations of "small minibuses" that are harder to spot for Russian drones.
The gangs have been pushed back in places, but there are concerns that drones are illegal and may be ultimately ineffective
Fred Grandy was upset by the United States’ reversal in its support for Ukraine, his family said. This week, he was among the 28 people killed in a drone and missile assault.
TEHRAN - Iran Army air defense on Wednesday shot down an advanced Israeli Hermes drone over the western Lorestan province.
Authorities bet ‘low-altitude economy’ will be next driver of growth
Netanyahu: 'We strike nuclear targets, they strike hospitals' • IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site • Smoke, explosions in Tehran, Rasht,
As Russian forces intensify their assaults on Kostiantynivka in an effort to encircle this city in the Donbas, firefighters continue to respond − all while working under the permanent threat of drones.
Iranian TV has aired footage of what it says is Iran’s air defences shooting down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone.
Underwater drones detach mast from sunken yacht off Sicily and enable lift from seabed for inspection by investigators
Russia sent 440 drones and fired 32 missiles during its deadliest strike on the capital this year
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US companies are seeking to use their technological expertise to benefit from rising defence spending in the region
Israel’s military killed more than 70 Palestinians when it fired tank shells, machine guns and drones.
Hosting the summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Volodymr Zelensky on Tuesday and announced Can$2 billion of military support, including drones and helicopters, for Ukraine.
Forty also injured as Ukraine suffers one of the deadliest assaults of the year
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Iran has likely launched several hundred drones at Israel over the past five days since Operation Rising Lion began.
It was one of the deadliest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in months that came as Moscow has intensified air assaults on the city.
Air defences destroy 147 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, according to Moscow
Strike is the deadliest on Ukrainian capital since July 2024
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TEHRAN – In a coordinated defense operation, Iranian security and intelligence forces successfully detected and downed three hostile drones attempting to infiltrate rural areas near the western city of Malayer.
The massive unmanned aircraft can release a mass of small AI drones that can communicate and co-operate to overwhelm opponents collectively
Le Monde has compiled dozens of verified videos from the front lines to document the decisive impact of these low-cost drones.
TEHRAN- Two explosions rocked Mashhad on Sunday evening, with air defense systems activated near 17 Shahrivar Street and a fire breaking out at Mashhad International Airport. Initial reports indicate a suicide drone was responsible for the airport attack, raising security concerns.
The president’s remarks came after the deadliest night of the five-day confrontation. Iranian ballistic missiles and drones pierced Israel’s defenses shortly before midnight.
Regional rivals fire off missile and drone barrages for third day
Launching weapons from within their territory forces adversaries to look not only outward but also inside for threats, one expert said.
TEHRAN —Iranian air defense systems in Tehran have reportedly shot down an Israeli drone over the capital.
Iranian state media Fars said that the gas field, Iran's largest natural gas production facility, was hit by a "small aircraft resembling a drone."
Air defence systems firing in Iranian cities, signalling possible start of another Israeli attack, according to state television
National security is a weak argument for battery subsidies
Conflict between regional rivals enters a second day
America’s armed forces are already deploying the technology
Waves of Israeli airstrikes hit two nuclear enrichment sites, multiple military bases, and military scientists and commanders. Iran replied with a barrage of missiles and drones.
Israel's version of Air Force One took off from Ben-Gurion Airport on Friday morning just before IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin announced that Iran launched over 100 attack drones.
Sarah Jones, UK industry minister, did not rule out British involvement in defending Israel if Iran fires ballistic missiles
After Israel bombed a reported 100 locations in Iran, Iran has responded by launching a drone swarm.
UN nuclear agency monitoring radiation levels at uranium site
The IDF says Iran has launched about 100 drones towards its territory and claims it killed Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami in overnight strikes.
Russia responds with ever-larger strikes on Ukraine’s cities and scales up drone and missile production.
Russia's Wednesday flyover appeared to send a message that business was running as usual despite the Ukrainian attacks.
The exasperating, frightening noise is a reminder that despite the ceasefire, a kind of war continues
Ukrainians are full of fear as Russian forces use drones with deadly and devastating effects.
The assault continued Moscow’s stepped-up drone and missile attacks, which have been ratcheting up for months with nightly bombardments on regions and cities in Ukraine.
A European subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries is currently involved in 15 EU defence projects, including a multi-million euro drone development programme co-funded by European governments.
Russia’s air defence systems destroy 32 Ukrainian drones overnight, says defence ministry
Chiara Poggi was killed 18 years ago and her boyfriend was convicted of her murder. However, the case has been reopened after fresh evidence emerged
Moscow seeks to avenge bold Ukrainian sabotage operation that destroyed bombers on the ground
Kyiv main focus of latest barrage with launching of 316 drones and seven missles seen as part of response to operation that destroyed bombers
Moscow has stepped up drone and missile attacks despite U.S. pressure to work toward a cease-fire. The strikes have intensified after Ukrainian drones hit Russian air bases.
Russia launched almost 500 drones at Ukraine, as the Kremlin presses onward with its summer offensive amid direct peace talks. Russian officials have said the recent intensified assaults are part of a series of retaliatory strikes for Ukraine's drone attack on air bases that were hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers.
Ukraine and Russia completed the first in a series of planned prisoner swaps that could see at least 2,400 freed.
Ukraine’s audacious strike this week should send a jolt through the Pentagon and other western military headquarters
Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, and there were no immediate reports of widespread damage.
Fighters were scrambled to protect Polish airspace after Russia launched a major drone attack in western Ukraine, as fighting continued to target airfields
IDF's Shayetet 13 takes flotilla to Port of Ashdod • Freedom Flotilla Coalition says it was attacked by drones
Flights are halted at Moscow’s Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports amid safety concerns after the drone attacks.
Earlier on Sunday, French news website Franceinfo reported the French carmaker was expected to produce drones in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military says its new weapon system, which launches antiaircraft missiles from a remote-controlled speedboat, has brought down two Russian jet fighters.
Kharkiv’s mayor described Russia’s first strike, an overnight swarm of drones, bombs and missiles, as the “most powerful attack” on the city since the start of the war in Ukraine.
This hold-up to an exchange that both sides said would take place this weekend came hours Moscow's army launched a barrage of missiles, drones and bombs across Ukraine.
Kharkiv's mayor says at least three people have been killed and another 17 injured in Russian strikes overnight.
In her final monthly column, the female commander of a Ukrainian drone unit says her country’s allies overestimate Russia’s strength and underestimate Ukraine’s
Operation Spider’s Web dealt a significant blow to Putin’s ability to wage war. Here’s how it was executed, from booby-trapped log cabins to AI drones
Moscow launched dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones at Ukraine early on June 6, killing at least three people in Kyiv after President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation for an audacious Ukrainian attack on Russian airbases.
Bombardment is one of the heaviest on Lebanon capital’s southern outskirts since a US-brokered ceasefire took effect in November
IDF attacks on alleged drone production sites came on eve of Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday
Russia launched a drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital and other parts of the country on Friday, officials say.
The attack on Friday, which killed at least four people in the capital, came two days after Russia vowed retaliation for an audacious drone assault on its strategic bomber bases.
The airstrikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, were some of the heaviest since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November.
Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Russia will respond to recent Ukrainian attacks when its military sees fit.
Drones and excavator deployed in operation that will cost £300,000
The images show heavy damage to bases in north-western and central Russia after Sunday's surprise raid.
President Trump said the Russian leader told him “very strongly” in a phone call Wednesday that he would respond to the drone assault on its airfields.
Russian leader speaks to Pope and discusses response to attacks on long-range bombers in a surprise phone call with the American president
Madleen, with Greta Thunberg on board, reaches east Mediterranean a month after drone attack on separate aid vessel
US president says after call with Russian counterpart that Moscow is not ready for ‘immediate peace’ with Kyiv
Civilians were fired at by tanks, drones, and a helicopter, civil defence officials say, while Israel says only that troops fired towards several suspects.
Kyiv said its military damaged more than 40 aircraft, including bombers, on Sunday. Beyond the strategic losses, which remain to be exactly determined, the operation is above all a humiliation for Moscow.
Audacious drone raid threatens Moscow’s military operations and exposes vulnerability deep within its territory
NGO urges Russian accountability for war crimes in targeting Ukrainians with drones.
Hamas-run health ministry suggested Palestinians were targeted by tanks, helicopters and drones. Israel said it was investigating the incident
Videos and satellite imagery show how the attack unfolded and its aftermath.
Zelenskyy says ‘no one cares’ if Putin is angry after hidden drones hit bomber fleet; Russians want truce to collect dead soldiers. What we know on day 1,1
The strike set several aircraft on fire, video showed, and dealt a symbolic blow to Moscow’s relentless bombing campaign.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023 with Palestinian militant group Hamas's attack on Israel.
On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.
Drones and AI will be needed to increase warfighting capability
In a spectacular attack planned over 18 months, Ukrainian agents moved drones and explosives deep inside Russia to strike four airbases
Planned further direct talks in Turkey come after Ukraine targeted Russian long-range bombers with drone attacks
Second direct talks will aim at ending war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Ukraine launched one of its broadest assaults of the war against air bases inside Russia, targeting sites from eastern Siberia to Russia’s western border.
The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.
Delegates from both sides arrive in Istanbul for the second round of peace talks, a day after Kyiv’s drone offensive on Russian military airbases
Ukrainian drones hit Russian airbases in largest single-day attack since war began, targeting strategic bombers.
Seven killed after two bridges collapse in Russian regions bordering Ukraine
Israel has relied on an intricate network of missile defense systems to protect its territory from persistent missile and drone attacks. Facing threats from groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and Houthi rebels in Yemen, Israel has deployed advanced
Military chief says €5-a-shot technological breakthrough heralds new era in warfare, ‘the laser era’
Skala Assault Regiment trains soldiers to ride in pairs, one shooting, the other driving
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.
Russia is luring young African women to make weapons to attack Ukraine
A Lebanese local official says an Israeli drone targeted employee working at water well in violation of ceasefire deal.
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.
Zelenskyy said the two leaders agreed to cooperate in production in Ukraine of weapons, including drones.
The Kremlin says it shot down dozens of drones in areas surrounding the capital, hours after Zelensky vowed to step up attacks
Advances follow some of the biggest Russian drone and missile attacks of the war, although their intensity fell off overnight
Waves of drone attacks have been one of Russia’s most lethal weapons in the war, but Ukraine is developing new ways of fighting back
Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.
Artificial intelligence means machines can operate even when communications are blocked, but there are ethical concerns
Spokesperson says Moscow ‘very grateful’ for US president’s peace efforts after Russia launches biggest ever drone attack on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,189
The three consecutive nights of Russian bombardment come after Kyiv accepted an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in March, proposed by the US, but that Moscow effectively rejected. Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said Monday that its forces shot down 103 Ukrainian drones overnight that were flying over southern and western Russia, including near Moscow.
After a weekend of record Russian drone strikes, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, said Ukraine would be able to defend itself with ‘long-range fire’
At least two people have been killed and several injured in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhia regions.
Ukraine says Russia launched 355 drones on Sunday night into Monday morning, as well as nine missiles.
An hourslong assault on Ukraine by Russia with missiles and drones underscored how months of diplomatic efforts to broker a cease-fire have failed to yield a breakthrough.
As the planned prisoner exchanges continues, Russia launched a second straight night of major air strikes on Ukraine, including on the capital Kyiv, after pummeling the country with ballistic missiles and drones overnight Friday to Saturday.
Ukrainian foreign minister describes air attacks on third day of prisoner swap as biggest in weeks.
At least 12 people killed in strikes involving nearly 300 drones and almost 70 missiles
Ukraine says the capital Kyiv region was the worst-hit overnight, while Russia says it destroyed 95 Ukrainian drones.
A look at how Israel is repurposing commercial drones to use as weapons of war in Gaza.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says it was a ‘difficult night for all of Ukraine’ as he calls for more sanctions on Moscow to help achieve a ceasefire
The attack came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange of hundreds of soldiers and civilians, the first phase of a swap agreed on by the two sides at a meeting in Istanbul last week.
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, injuring 15 people in one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the war began
The hourslong raids, involving hundreds of drones, were a reminder that any diplomatic resolution to the conflict remains far off.
At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.
One of the biggest barrages of the war targeted 10 Russian regions, including Moscow, according to the Ministry of Defense, but it was not clear how much damage the attack did.
Air traffic around Moscow was disrupted on May 22 as the Russian capital came under a heavy drone attack, halting flights at multiple airports. The attack came a day after 27 drones were launched towards the city.
Anna Yefimenko’s final act was to use her body to shield her son, taking the force of the blast as drones rained on their home near Kyiv
President Trump is expected to speak with President Vladimir Putin today, a day after Russia launched one of its biggest drone bombardments of the war.
The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine carries out large-scale drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases.
The barrage came just a day after the first talks in three years between Russian and Ukrainian sides.
A drone attack on the coast heralds a new phase in the country’s civil war
Influx of weapons believed to have come from China, Turkey and the UAE has escalated the ruinous conflict
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine’s Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years.
The strike came hours after the first face-to-face talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations since the early days of the war.
A scheme at several Scottish prisons has stopped the use of drones to deliver illegal items.
Paramilitaries of Rapid Support Forces cause blackouts and water shortages with assault on vital infrastructure
A drone pierced the steel shell covering the former reactor and started a fire on the protective membrane. France announced an initial donation for the work on Wednesday.
The militant group in Yemen was still firing at ships and shooting down drones, while U.S. forces were burning through munitions.
Ukrainian authorities say ceasefire proposals are being ‘ignored’ as new drone attacks damage civilian infrastructure.
Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.
Oleksandr Yakovenko, one of Ukraine’s top drone manufacturers, on the challenges of the high-tech war and of keeping one step ahead of the Russians
The ‘pipe bomb’ drone that crashed in Finglas indicates gangs are now using the technology to deliver deadlier payloads
The death toll has continued to rise after three days of missile, artillery and drone attacks. The Pakistani military spokesman has stated that his nation will not 'de-escalate − with the damages [India] did on our side, they should take a hit.'
South Asian nuclear powers agree to an immediate ceasefire after days of military escalation and dozens of deaths.
Drone warfare has expanded the conflict in Kashmir between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbors.
India and Pakistan have been trading drone and artillery strikes in some of the most intense fighting in nearly 30 years
New Delhi also claims its forces knocked out air defence system in Lahore
The Indian army launched a drone attack on military sites in Punjab, prompting a Pakistani response in Indian Kashmir. Both nuclear powers blame each other for the deteriorating situation.
Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?
Pakistan’s military says it brought down 25 Indian drones over cities including Karachi and Lahore.
Both sides accuse each other of military attacks as the international community calls for calm.
Pakistan says it downed 12 Indian drones, escalating tensions. At least 13 Indians died in retaliatory shelling and the situation remains volatile
At least 45 deaths have been reported from both sides of the border after the worst violence between the two countries in decades.
A Russian drone attack has inflicted tens of millions of pounds of damage to the site of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, according to experts. The photographer Julia Kochetova has gained access to the area
At least two people were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
Israel said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
Ukraine also launched drones at Russia, with Moscow's airports having to close for the second successive night.
The Russian capital was one of the targets of a Ukrainian drone assault on the night of Monday 5 to Tuesday 6, just hours before the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping, one of the 29 heads of state invited by the Kremlin to the parade at the Red Square.
Islamabad has said separately it shot down 25 Indian drones as tensions continue to mount after Wednesday's strikes.
Dmytro Selin’s drone detectors started life inside a sweetener box — now Kyiv’s military says they are saving solders’ lives
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.
Thick columns of smoke could be seen Tuesday in Port Sudan, the eastern Sudanese city where the Sudanese paramilitary group known as Rapid Support Forces was accused of attacking a fuel depot with drones.
Moscow's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones heading to Moscow have been destroyed.
Israeli drones open fire on rescuers in Gaza as Israel’s siege reaches 64th day.
Ukrainian attack over border largely destroys Russian electrical equipment plant; mayor reports drones headed for Moscow. What we know on day 1,167
Ship hit by two drones near Malta on Friday; NGO blames Israel for attack.
Russia's overnight drone attack on Kyiv injured at least 11 people, including two children, and set several residential buildings throughout the city on fire
Russia launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, triggering fires and injuring 46 people
A representative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused “Israel or one of its allies” of an alleged drone attack.
A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.
The Maltese government said a fire onboard the ship was "brought under control overnight" and that it was being monitored by authorities.
Freedom Flotilla Coalition claims Israel to blame for attack on unarmed civilian vessel in international waters
The strike came after Zelensky urged allies to step up pressure on Moscow to end its invasion. As for the landmark deal, Trump initially described the arrangement as 'money back' for the wartime aid Ukraine received under his predecessor Joe Biden. However, Ukraine says the agreement is not linked to any past 'debt' and the US stressed that the accord signalled support for Ukraine.
After an overnight strike, conducted using 170 drones, on cities such as Odesa, Kyiv, Sumy and Kropyvnytskyi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for sanctions to pressure Russia and force it to negotiate.
Seven killed in Ukrainian attack on Kherson, two killed in Russian attack on Odesa, and one killed in Zaporihzhzhia.
Russian drones have killed at least two people and injured another five, the Odesa regional governor said.
Hours after Kyiv and Washington signed the long-awaited deal on Wednesday, both Ukraine and Russia reported overnight drone attacks.
Overnight strikes hit Houthi drone manufacturing sites, says British Defence Ministry.
Strike targeted buildings used to make drones, officials say, in British military’s first involvement since Trump took office
Airstrike in Donetsk kills three and drone attack in Dnipro leaves one dead, according to local sources
US President Donald Trump has now cast doubt over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war.
The young woman from Kryvy Rih embodied the commitment of citizens and artists in the war. She was supposed to have an exhibition in August in Kharkiv.
US loses drones in Yemen as rising civilian toll fuels backlash over Trump’s air campaign.
Kyiv struck with missiles and drones overnight; rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and casualties.
Tensions have escalated after Algeria shot down a Malian drone targeting Tuaregs, best known for their ‘desert blues’ music
The overnight attacks on Ukraine, which involved missiles and drones, came after President Trump criticised President Zelensky's approach to peace talks.