Ukrainian drone

Ukraine has expanded its attacks to the Sea of Azov, a critical maritime corridor for Russia. A Russian oil tanker was targeted by a Ukrainian drone in a strike on July 9, 2026, as shown in released footage.

Romania's Defense Minister Radu Mîruță announced the destruction of five naval drones in the Black Sea, some armed with explosives. Four drones were discovered before a June 5 incident in Constanța where a Ukrainian drone exploded, with a fifth found later. Mîruță stated the military is not primarily responsible for port security during peacetime, explaining the lack of a separate army report on the explosion.

A Russian surface-to-air missile intended to target a Ukrainian drone mistakenly struck a major oil refinery in Moscow, causing significant damage. Video footage captured the missile hitting the refinery's storage facility, with the roof being launched into the air.

A Russian surface-to-air missile, intended to target a Ukrainian drone, mistakenly struck a refinery in Moscow, causing a powerful explosion that launched the storage tank's roof into the air. Video footage captured the incident, showing the roof being sent skyward before crashing back down.

A Russian air defense missile failed to intercept a Ukrainian drone during a strike on Moscow, striking a fuel tank at the Kapotnya refinery and causing an explosion. Video evidence shows the missile passing beneath the drone before hitting the storage tank, with the Astra Telegram channel attributing the missile to a Pantsir system.

Rail service in parts of Crimea has been suspended following a drone attack that killed an assistant train driver. Authorities attribute the attack to a Ukrainian drone striking a train traveling from Moscow to Simferopol.

Russia's Rosatom claimed a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, causing a hole in a turbine hall but no damage to critical equipment. Ukraine denied the attack. Rosatom's head Alexei Likhachev described the incident as deliberate.

A cat and dog were rescued by a Ukrainian drone to escape advancing Russian troops. The incident highlights the use of technology in humanitarian efforts during conflict zones.