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  • Russia's drone attack injures 8, sparks residential fires across Kyiv, Ukraine says

    Medics were called to the leafy Darnytskyi district to the east of the Dnipro River, where a four-storey apartment building caught fire from the debris of drones destroyed in the overnight attack, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

  • Russia Launches Drone and Missile Barrage on Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa; Several Injured

    Russia Launches Drone and Missile Barrage on Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa; Several Injured

    Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile attack across Ukraine, targeting Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Kiev. One person was injured in each of Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa, while civilian infrastructure, including homes and businesses, was damaged. Ukraine's air force intercepted or jammed over 60 of 95 drones. Meanwhile, fighting continued along the front lines as Russian forces claimed gains in Sumy and targeted Ukrainian defence infrastructure. Ukraine conducted an underwater drone strike on the Crimean Bridge, severely damaging its base. Peace talks resumed in Istanbul on Monday, with Russia proposing a 30-day ceasefire and Ukraine requesting time to review terms.

  • Russian Drone Strikes Claim One in Kyiv, Hit Kharkiv Apartment Block | N18G

    Russian Drone Strikes Claim One in Kyiv, Hit Kharkiv Apartment Block | N18G

    A Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed one person, injured two, and set multiple houses on fire. Explosions and air defence activity were reported overnight as air raid alerts lasted for hours. In Kharkiv, a drone struck an apartment block, causing damage but no casualties. A resident described the attack as deliberate terror. Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 110 of 177 drones, with 66 redirected using electronic warfare. Russia has not commented on the strikes. The war, ongoing since 2022, has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths, with Ukrainians bearing the brunt of the conflict.

  • Russia shoots down 11 drones in one of Ukraine's 'largest ever attacks'

    Russia shoots down 11 drones in one of Ukraine's 'largest ever attacks'

  • Ukraine pummels Russia with largest drone assault in bid to carve out bigger slice of territory

    Ukraine pummels Russia with largest drone assault in bid to carve out bigger slice of territory

    On Tuesday, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Russian territory, targeting two regions while ground forces attempted to break through defensive lines, aiming to gain more territory.

  • Red Sea Crisis: Indian Navy rescues ship under drone attack, saving 13 Indians - Gulf of Aden Rescue

    Red Sea Crisis: Indian Navy rescues ship under drone attack, saving 13 Indians - Gulf of Aden Rescue

    The Indian Navy conducted a successful rescue operation in the Gulf of Aden, saving 23 individuals from the Liberian merchant vessel MV MSC Sky II after a drone strike by Houthi rebels. Among those rescued were 13 Indian nationals. INS Kolkata swiftly responded to the incident, deploying specialized teams to aid in firefighting and assess risks. This highlights the Navy's efficient crisis response amidst recurrent attacks in the region.

  • Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue 'final warning'

    Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue 'final warning'

    Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Navy operations in the Middle East, said it was the first time the Houthis had used an unmanned surface vessel, or USV, since their harassment of commercial ships in the Red Sea

  • Red Sea attacks: Gabon-flagged MV Saibaba hit by drone, all 25 Indians on board reported safe

    Red Sea attacks: Gabon-flagged MV Saibaba hit by drone, all 25 Indians on board reported safe

    The attack occurred amidst a slew of similar incidents, with the US Central Command reporting the 15th attack by Yemen-backed Houthi militants on commercial shipping since October 17.

  • Drone attack on Israel-linked merchant vessel in Indian Ocean, alert issued

    Drone attack on Israel-linked merchant vessel in Indian Ocean, alert issued

    The unclaimed attack off the coast of India caused a fire on board but caused no casualties, reports said, adding that the crew members included 20 Indians.

  • In Pics: Recent attack on Ukraine by Russian drones and its aftermath

    In Pics: Recent attack on Ukraine by Russian drones and its aftermath

    Ukraine's presidential office said August 1st morning that at least 12 civilians had been murdered and 104 people had been injured in the previous 24 hours.

  • Wheat prices surge further as Russia destroys Ukraine’s last remaining export route

    Wheat prices surge further as Russia destroys Ukraine’s last remaining export route

    The drone attack that left seven people wounded is a continuation of the air raid Russia launched last week after pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal. It comes amid a sharp rise in global wheat and corn futures.

  • Drone causes fire at Crimea oil reservoir : Report

    Drone causes fire at Crimea oil reservoir : Report

    Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-installed governor of the Black Sea peninsula's port city of Sevastopol, posted videos and photos of the blaze on his Telegram channel.

  • Iran reports drone attack on defence facility in Isfahan

    Iran reports drone attack on defence facility in Isfahan

    Iranian news agencies earlier reported the loud blast and carried a video showing a flash of light at the plant, said to be an ammunitions factory, and footage of emergency vehicles and fire trucks outside the plant.

  • Drone attack on Ukraine capital: Kyiv military administration

    Drone attack on Ukraine capital: Kyiv military administration

    "The enemy is attacking the capital," the administration posted on Telegram.

  • Official says oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman

    Official says oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman

    The attack happened Tuesday night off the coast of Oman, the Mideast-based defence official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they did not have authorization to discuss the attack publicly.

  • The week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

    The week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

    From drone attacks in Ukraine to floods in Venezuela and perfume launches by international celebrities in Mumbai, here's what happened across the world this week.

  • US: Drone attack targets US base in Syria, no casualties

    US: Drone attack targets US base in Syria, no casualties

    The military said the attack took place in the vicinity of al-Tanf base near where the borders of Syria, Jordan and Iraq meet.

  • Russian official says Ukraine carried out drone attack on Black Sea fleet headquarters

    Russian official says Ukraine carried out drone attack on Black Sea fleet headquarters

    The accusation comes hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to oversee Navy Day celebrations in his hometown of St Petersburg and approve Russia’s naval doctrine as Moscow presses on with its military intervention in Ukraine.

  • Russian refinery says it was struck by drones from direction of Ukraine

    Russian refinery says it was struck by drones from direction of Ukraine

    A Russian oil refinery close to the border was struck by two drones flying from the direction of Ukraine on Wednesday, according to the facility, causing a ball of flame and black smoke to billow into the sky and forcing the plant to halt operations.

  • Drones take forward both security and prosperity

    Drones take forward both security and prosperity

    India is already behind countries like the US, Japan, China, Brazil and ASEAN members in drone technology and usage, but what it has correctly done is ensure that technology development and regulation go hand in hand

  • Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills two Indians, wounds six people

    Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills two Indians, wounds six people

    The drone attack, which took place on January 17, may have sparked an explosion that struck three oil tankers and another fire at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport that killed the three people and wounded six more, Abu Dhabi police said.

  • Drone attack on southern Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport wounds 8: Coalition

    Drone attack on southern Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport wounds 8: Coalition

    The coalition said that the second attack on the airport "constitutes a war crime" after it intercepted a booby-trapped drone earlier in the day.

  • BSF lodges strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over drone activities in Jammu

    BSF lodges strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over drone activities in Jammu

    The BSF delegation raised objections over the issue of drone and terror activities by Pakistan from across the border, digging of tunnels by Pakistan and other issues.

  • Delhi Police alerted of terror plot involving drones ahead of Independence Day

    Delhi Police alerted of terror plot involving drones ahead of Independence Day

    The alert issued to the Delhi Police warned of a major terror attack before Independence Day.

  • Drone spotted over Indian High Commission in Islamabad; matter taken up with Pakistan

    Drone spotted over Indian High Commission in Islamabad; matter taken up with Pakistan

    The Indian mission has already taken up the issue strongly with the Pakistani authorities through a note verbale.

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