attack drones
Coverage of attack drones in the Nexus archive.
- Russian Drone Strikes Injure Five Across Kherson and Chernihiv Regions
Russian attack drones struck Kherson and Chernihiv regions on July 11, injuring five civilians and causing property damage. In Kherson’s Korabelnyi district, four people were injured, including a 53-year-old man with shrapnel wounds. In Chernihiv, one person was hurt, and fires broke out in a home and vehicle.
- Russia Attacked Ukraine with 2,200 Drones and 1,730 Guided Bombs in a Single Week
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported Ukraine faced 2,200 attack drones, over 1,730 guided bombs, and 106 missiles in one week. Ukrainian forces intercepted over 90% of the drones, but Zelensky highlighted a critical shortage of anti-ballistic capabilities.
- A US Army commander used attack drones and C4-packed robots to clear a deadly breach before soldiers even got in the fight
A US Army company commander used attack drones and C4-packed ground robots to clear a fortified enemy position during an exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The uncrewed systems destroyed mines, trenches, and barriers before soldiers advanced, eliminating enemy resistance and reducing risk to troops.
- Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire with drone attacks in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by launching four attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Three drones were shot down, and a fourth struck a cargo ship, causing damage but allowing it to continue its journey. The incident prompted the International Maritime Organization to pause a planned ship evacuation in the waterway.
- Zelensky Reports Russia Launched Nearly 2,200 Attack Drones Over Past Week
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces launched nearly 2,200 attack drones, over 1,800 guided aerial bombs, and 87 missiles at Ukrainian territory in the past week. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties in the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Poltava regions.
- Defence spending plan delay 'has left the UK less safe and undermined its credibility'
The UK's delayed defense spending plan has reportedly left the country less safe and damaged its credibility. British paratroopers are participating in NATO-led Exercise Northern Star in Finland, using new technologies like reconnaissance and attack drones alongside the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK).
- Iran Fired Attack Drones Toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says
Iran fired attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. Vessels were observed anchored in the strait from Musandam, Oman.
- Cheap attack drones break through Israel's Iron Dome
Inexpensive fiber-optic drones are penetrating Israel's Iron Dome defense system, challenging its high-tech capabilities and altering the military balance in the Middle East.