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Coverage of Ukrainian drones in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 13 · 03:34 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 11:59 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 9 · 11:59 UTCCBC NEWS
    Ukraine claims hits on more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies

    Ukrainian drones hit a dozen Russian fuel tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, according to Ukraine's military, as part of a campaign to disrupt fuel supplies to Russian forces and isolate Crimea.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 10:42 UTCKYIV POST
    Russia's Latest Gen Su-57 Stealth Jets Fail to Intercept Ukrainian Drones Over Omsk

    Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighters attempted to intercept Ukrainian drones during an attack on an oil refinery in Omsk. Military outlets noted the jets' limited numbers and their use for anti-drone duties.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 09:25 UTCMOSCOW TIMES
    Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Sites and Tankers

    Ukrainian drones conducted overnight air attacks targeting Russian oil sites and tankers. At least one person was killed in annexed Crimea during the attacks, which also targeted industrial sites nationwide.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 08:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

    Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems during a NATO summit meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 08:00 UTCWTOP DC
    Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

    Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. The U.S. pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, a move aimed at countering Russian missile attacks.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 07:54 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

    Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, while military exchanges between Ukraine and Russia involved drones and missiles.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 07:54 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

    Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. The U.S. announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, following a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

  • POLITICSJul 8 · 19:29 UTCFRANCE 24
    Zelensky on Moscow trip: 'it's difficult, a lot of Ukrainian drones in the air'

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joked about numerous Ukrainian drones in Moscow when asked by U.S. President Donald Trump if he would travel there for talks. Professor Stefan Wolff criticized the idea of Trump and Zelensky visiting Moscow, calling it a wasted effort if Putin merely repeated demands.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 10:17 UTCCNBC TOP
    Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’

    Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s largest oil refinery, with Zelenskyy stating that Siberia is now within reach. The attack highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and occurs ahead of a crucial NATO summit.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 21:53 UTCNY POST
    St. Petersburg port on fire after Ukrainian drones pummel Russia’s second largest city

    St. Petersburg port is on fire after Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s second largest city. The attacks are part of a 40-day 'pressure campaign' approved by Zelensky, using long-range drone strikes deep into Russia to force Putin to end the war.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 21:14 UTCSKY NEWS
    Major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia strikes St Petersburg oil terminal

    Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, causing heavy smoke and damaging infrastructure across several districts, according to local authorities.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 10:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

    A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, with Russian officials reporting 72 drones shot down. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as targeting Russian war funding infrastructure, while Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the strikes as non-critical to his ongoing invasion goals.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 09:52 UTCWTOP DC
    Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

    Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, with Russian officials reporting 72 drones shot down. President Zelenskyy stated the strikes targeted Russian war-funding infrastructure and a military site in Kronstadt, while Putin dismissed the attacks as non-critical to Russia's war efforts.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 09:04 UTCMOSCOW TIMES
    Leningrad Region Port, Oil Terminal Hit in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack

    A Ukrainian drone attack targeted the port of Vysotsk in the Leningrad Region, which handles oil, grain, coal, and liquefied natural gas. Governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed the drones struck the port and oil terminal.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 02:51 UTCNY POST
    Putin admits fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze

    Putin acknowledged fuel shortages in Russia, which have been exacerbated by Ukrainian drones setting another Russian oil refinery on fire. He stated that Russia will import more fuel and accelerate repair work at oil facilities to address the 'temporary deficit.'

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 01:26 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Ukrainian drones set another Russian oil refinery ablaze as Putin admits fuel shortages

    Ukrainian drones attacked a major Russian oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, causing a fire and casualties, as President Putin acknowledged fuel shortages and vowed to protect oil facilities. Ukraine's campaign has led to fuel shortages and rationing in Russia, with Putin claiming the attacks aim to disrupt Russian society and military efforts.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 22:28 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones strike refineries

    President Putin admitted that Russia is facing fuel shortages due to Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, marking the first acknowledgment that Kyiv's long-range attacks have disrupted production.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 16:59 UTCFRANCE 24
    Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery, as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'

    A Ukrainian strike ignited a Russian oil refinery, per local authorities, as President Vladimir Putin acknowledged his country is facing a 'difficult period'. Ukraine has intensified long-range attacks on Russian military facilities, disrupting fuel supplies and military deliveries.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 10:17 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Ukrainian strike sets fire to an oil refinery in southern Russia

    Ukraine's drone strike caused a fire at an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, killing two and injuring one. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack and claimed a second Russian refinery in the Yaroslavl region was also struck, aiming to disrupt Moscow's war resources.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 10:17 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Ukrainian strike sets fire to an oil refinery in southern Russia

    Ukrainian drone strikes caused a fire at an oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia, killing two people and injuring another. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack, claiming a second refinery in the Yaroslavl region was also targeted, aiming to disrupt Russian fuel supplies and military operations.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 10:12 UTCCBC NEWS
    Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack across 12 regions

    Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones during a nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions, the Crimean peninsula, and the Black Sea and Azov Sea. The incident was reported by Russia's Defence Ministry.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 08:42 UTCMOSCOW TIMES
    Russian Army Downs Nearly 700 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

    The Russian Army reportedly downed nearly 700 Ukrainian drones overnight. Unverified reports indicated a chemical factory and thermal power plant in the central Tula region were targeted in drone attacks.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 08:37 UTCWTOP DC
    Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea

    Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major attack across 12 regions, Crimea, and the Black and Azov Seas. The attack, one of the largest since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, targeted infrastructure and caused damage in Tula and Kharkiv regions, with two civilians killed in the latter.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 07:36 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea

    Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions and Crimea, causing damage in Tula and Kharkiv regions. Ukraine reported two civilian deaths from Russian attacks, while Russia accused Ukrainian drones of disrupting fuel supplies and military operations.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 07:14 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea

    The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 660 Ukrainian drones over 12 Russian regions, Crimea, the Azov, and the Black Sea. The attack targeted areas including the illegally annexed Crimea.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 04:00 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Moscow gets a taste of Putin’s war

    Ukrainian drones forced residents in Moscow to seek shelter for the first time. The event marks a direct impact of Putin’s war on the Russian capital.

  • SECURITYJun 24 · 10:31 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Ukraine drones knock out power in Russia-held Crimea’s biggest city

    Ukrainian drones caused a power outage in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-held Crimea, and targeted facilities in central and southern Russia. Ukraine's intensified attacks on Russian oil refineries, depots, and supply routes have led to rising petrol prices and acute fuel shortages in Crimea.

  • SECURITYJun 23 · 22:51 UTCSEMAFOR
    Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones as Kyiv's defense clout grows

    Honduras will purchase Ukrainian drones to combat drug trafficking, following a meeting between the two nations' presidents. Ukraine has emerged as a leader in military drone technology since 2022, with licensing agreements in Canada and Gulf countries, and a German manufacturer planning to build Ukrainian-designed cruise missiles.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 15:45 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Putin sours on Trump over his latest Ukraine shift

    Putin is souring on Trump over his latest Ukraine shift. US president is impressed with Ukrainian drones hitting targets deep into Russia, according to officials.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 13:33 UTCKYIV POST
    CARTOON: Ukrainian Drones Liberating Crimea

    A cartoon by Serhiy Kolyada depicts Ukrainian drones liberating Crimea as an ironic take on recent international events.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 07:28 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Zelenskyy pledges to ‘bring war back to Russia’ after drones swarm toward Moscow – Europe live

    Russia intercepted 300 Ukrainian drones across the country, with nearly 60 heading toward Moscow, causing temporary airport suspensions. Zelenskyy pledged to retaliate, stating the response will grow stronger.

  • SECURITYJun 20 · 18:56 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?

    Ukrainian drones are straining Russian air defenses, which were previously considered impenetrable. A recent drone attack on Moscow has sparked renewed debate about vulnerabilities in Russia's defense systems.

  • SECURITYJun 19 · 13:42 UTCKYIV POST
    Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones for Second Day Running

    Moscow experienced a second consecutive day of Ukrainian drone attacks, which followed a major assault on the city's largest oil refinery and other sites. Russian President Vladimir Putin has not publicly commented on the attacks.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 21:55 UTCKYIV POST
    Moscow-Region Town Hid Shelter Locations During Drone Attack, Citing Panic Risk

    Authorities in the Moscow-region town of Kotelniki have decided not to disclose civil defense shelter locations in advance to prevent panic, following a drone attack by Ukrainian forces. Residents reported receiving no guidance on where to seek shelter during the attacks.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 14:05 UTCKYIV POST
    SBU Claims Bryansk Bus Strike Was Russian False Flag Operation

    The SBU claims to have obtained a Russian internal document indicating no Ukrainian drones were present during a strike on a Belarusian youth football team bus in Russia’s Bryansk region. The agency suggests the attack may have been orchestrated by Russian special services as a false flag operation.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 09:34 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, setting oil refinery ablaze

    Ukrainian drones struck targets in Moscow, including an oil refinery, prompting airport closures and causing fires. Russian officials confirmed the attacks, which also affected a shopping center and residential buildings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strikes as retaliation for Russian attacks on Kyiv and called for diplomatic negotiations.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 05:47 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike

    A Ukrainian drone strike hit Moscow’s oil refinery in Kapotnya, causing fires and damaging a nearby shopping center. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that about 180 drones targeting the city were shot down, with several reaching the refinery.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 19:28 UTCKYIV POST
    Flamingos Make Progress, Crimea Choked, German High Tech

    Ukraine is gaining the upper hand across multiple fronts. Its middle-strike drone campaign is systematically dismantling Crimea’s logistics routes, severing key causeways and crippling supply lines. Long-range strikes hit deep into Russia, including a significant blow to a military electronics plant in Cheboksary.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 07:36 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Humiliation for Putin as Ukrainian drones strike Moscow's main oil refinery just ten miles from Kremlin

    Ukrainian drones struck Moscow's main oil refinery located ten miles from the Kremlin, marking a reported humiliation for Putin. The attack targeted a key infrastructure site near the Russian capital.

  • SECURITYJun 13 · 03:34 UTCKYIV POST
    Putin Admits Russian Troops ‘Can’t Raise Their Heads’ Because of Ukrainian Drones

    Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian drones have disrupted Russian military operations, forcing the Kremlin to address the challenges on the battlefield.