Drone strikes

Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Russian oil and industrial facilities in Stavropol and Krasnodar Krais, while Moscow region experienced a large-scale drone attack resulting in three deaths and temporary airport closures.

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Trump will use 'overwhelming force' against Iran if they act belligerently. The U.S. and Iran exchanged missile and drone strikes over the weekend.

Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on tankers near Crimea as part of a campaign to disrupt Russian fuel supplies and transportation routes in the region. The attacks aim to exacerbate existing fuel shortages in Crimea.

The US military has conducted strikes on 90 targets in Iran, while Iran has launched drone attacks on US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating tensions between the two nations and involving Gulf states.

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced new air defense measures for Sumy region after Russia conducted over 12,000 attacks since the year's start, killing 122 civilians and injuring over 1,200. The decision aims to protect critical infrastructure and frontline communities from drone and guided bomb strikes.

UNICEF reports that more than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan over six months, primarily due to drone strikes. The U.N. children's agency attributes most casualties to drone attacks during the conflict.

Putin has launched drone strikes on Kyiv, which are described as 'evil', while Trump has threatened NATO regarding defense commitments ahead of a key alliance summit.

El Obeid in Sudan has become a key battleground in the conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Aid worker Fatima reported recent violent drone strikes targeting schools and fuel stations, killing over 20 people, including students, with 40-45 drones commonly observed during attacks.

Coordinated drone strikes targeted Russian energy and industrial facilities in St. Petersburg, Belgorod, and Moscow on July 4. In St. Petersburg, fires occurred at an oil terminal and drone debris fell near a Lukoil terminal in Vysotsk. Belgorod experienced electricity and water outages after strikes on thermal power plants.

Russia, one of the world's biggest oil exporters, is importing fuel due to a crisis caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on its refineries. The strikes have led to supply shortages, prompting fuel restrictions and long lines at gas stations.

Putin has detailed Russia's fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes, marking the first time he has acknowledged how Ukraine's deep-strike successes have disrupted Russia's fuel production.

Drones struck energy infrastructure in southern Russia and occupied Crimea overnight, causing fires at the Slavyansk oil refinery and a Crimean power plant. The refinery, a key supplier of fuel for the Russian military and occupied territories, experienced fires at fuel reservoirs and a gas stabilization unit, confirmed by satellite imagery and open-source intelligence.

Russian forces struck a beach in Zaporizhzhia, injuring 6 people including 3 children. The attack occurred amid heightened drone strike threats following recent Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in the city.

Ukraine has humiliated Putin with significant drone strikes on his doorstep, prompting furious nuclear war threats. The attacks mark another setback for Putin.

The United Nations reports over 1,000 civilian deaths in Sudan from drone strikes since the start of 2026. Drone warfare has sharply increased, marking a turning point in a three-year war described by the UN as the 'world's worst humanitarian crisis.'

The Israeli military conducted drone strikes in southern Lebanon hours after the US and Iran presidents signed a peace deal memorandum. Lebanese media reported injuries from a drone munition dropped in Beit Yahoun.

Russia conducted two drone strikes on a Nova Poshta sorting hub in Sumy, causing a fire and cargo damage. No employees were injured, and the company will compensate affected customers.

Drone strikes killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan between January and May 2026, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has seen a sharp increase in drone attacks and sexual violence, with 2025 reporting a 600% rise in drone-related deaths compared to 2024. The war, which began in April 2023, has displaced millions and caused widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump, discussing efforts to end the war in Ukraine and other diplomatic issues as drone strikes killed two people in Russia. The conversations occurred ahead of the G7 summit, where Ukraine is expected to be a major topic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday as drone strikes killed two in Russia and a UK tanker was detained. Trump emphasized ending hostilities in Ukraine and discussed U.S.-Russian relations, while Zelenskyy highlighted improved frontline positions. The calls occurred amid ongoing attacks and ahead of the G7 summit.

Russian drone strikes killed three people at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine and damaged a nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl, according to officials.

A Russian drone strike killed three people at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine, while international leaders including UK Prime Minister Starmer, French President Macron, and German Chancellor Merz met to discuss Ukraine support. A separate strike damaged a nuclear fuel storage site near Chernobyl, prompting concern from the International Atomic Energy Agency. Ukraine also reported an attack in Russia’s Kursk region, as ongoing conflict sees deepening long-range strikes by both sides.

Ukraine has launched long-range drone strikes that are crippling Putin's war resources and weakening his navy. These attacks are turning the tide in the conflict by significantly impacting Russian military capabilities.

Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russia are causing panic for the Kremlin, according to EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, who noted increased Russian attacks against Kyiv. The strikes targeted energy and military sites in St Petersburg during a conference hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Donald Trump signed a new AI executive order featuring a voluntary review system for tech companies, a dedicated cybersecurity clearinghouse, and no mandatory licensing, marking a shift from the previous hands-off approach. The article also covers Anduril and Meta’s collaboration on augmented-reality smart glasses for military use, including drone strike capabilities via eye-tracking and voice commands.

A Russian ballistic missile attack struck Kyiv, wounding at least five people and damaging residential buildings. The attack followed Moscow's threat of retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes in occupied eastern Ukraine, as warned by Ukrainian and US officials.

Sevastopol, the largest city in annexed Crimea, has begun rationing gasoline due to logistical challenges. The fuel shortage is attributed to Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries across Russia, which have significantly reduced fuel production.

The Krasnodar Region has declared the cleanup of an oil spill at the Tuapse refinery complete following Ukrainian drone strikes in late April that caused major fires. The refinery, operated by Rosneft, has been under a state of emergency since the attacks.

Ukrainian drone attacks have forced two major Russian oil refineries to halt operations. The Moscow refinery stopped processing oil following a May 17 strike, while the Ryazan refinery shut down after a May 15 attack.

AWS has halted billing for cloud services in the Middle East due to prolonged repairs following drone strikes that damaged data centers. The incident highlights operational challenges and financial implications for the company as repairs remain delayed.

Amazon's cloud customers face several months of disrupted operations after Iranian drone strikes damaged data centers in the UAE and Bahrain. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has suspended billing in affected regions and estimates full recovery will take nearly half a year, with an initial $150 million cost from waived March 2026 charges.

The article highlights escalating violence in Sudan's fourth year of war, with drone strikes killing hundreds reported by the UN and additional deaths in Darfur. The conflict is linked to broader regional tensions involving Iran.

Russia has violated a ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin with a series of drone strikes on Ukraine. Despite both Moscow and Kyiv indicating the end of the war is near, the attacks suggest ongoing hostilities.

Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in Odesa, Ukraine, according to local authorities. The attacks occurred overnight into Saturday, ahead of a planned holiday ceasefire.

Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in Odesa, Ukraine, overnight. The attack occurred ahead of a planned holiday ceasefire, raising tensions in the region.