drone
Coverage of drone in the Nexus archive.
- NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'
NATO aircraft shot down a foreign drone over Latvia, an incident which was blamed on 'Russian electromagnetic warfare.' Amid these concerns, NATO fighters were involved in heightened Baltic security tensions, leading Finland to briefly restrict its airspace and sea areas.
- Russia’s Biggest Baltic Port Caught Fire After Drone Attack
An overnight drone strike ignited a fire at Russia's Baltic port of Ust-Luga, which serves as a key gateway for energy and commodity exports. The attack occurred as Ukraine continues to intensify its campaign against the country’s port infrastructure.
- Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
A massive fire has erupted at an oil facility in Zawiya, western Libya. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which started after a drone struck a fuel tank.
- Drone With Detonator Found Near Ukrainian Plane at Leipzig Airport
German authorities found a drone carrying a detonator near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport before midnight on Aug. 5. The airport was shut down for two hours as bomb disposal teams responded, and a cargo plane collided with an unknown object 6 km from the airport. Police have not ruled out sabotage.
- Ukraine slams Russian ‘drone safari’ after video shows vegetable seller being chased down
Ukraine accused Russia of a war crime after a drone chased and wounded a vegetable seller in Kherson. The man survived with shock and shrapnel injuries, as shown in footage released by Ukrainian police.
- Ukraine strikes inside Russia as Moscow accused of increasingly brutal attacks
Denmark's ambassador to the United Nations stated that Russian strikes have become more brutal. A funeral was held in Ukraine for victims of a Russian ballistic missile attack, including three children. A drone attack near Gelendzhik, Russia, killed seven people, with local authorities blaming Kyiv.
- Ukraine strikes Moscow industrial zone in fresh drone onslaught, killing multiple people, as Kyiv continues to bring war to Putin's doorstep
Ukraine launched a drone attack on an industrial zone in Moscow, resulting in multiple fatalities. The strike is part of Kyiv's ongoing efforts to escalate the conflict near Russian leadership.
- Drone Falls Near ‘Putin’s Palace’ in Russia, Killing Four People
A drone fell on a beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka, near the estate known as 'Putin’s Palace' in Russia, killing four people and injuring 10. A Ukrainian Telegram channel claimed the drone was intercepted 300 meters short of a facility linked to a Russian missile producer.
- Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
Rare footage of a humpback whale birth was captured on drone video. The recording is considered the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever filmed globally and the first captured using a drone.
- Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
Rare footage of a humpback whale birth was captured on drone video. This is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film and the first captured by drone.
- Drone captures humpback whale birth for first time
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
- A whale gave birth. A drone was there to capture the spectacle
A wildlife photographer observing humpback migration off the Australian coast used a drone to capture a whale giving birth. The event was remarkable and documented from above.
- HoverAir's Versa is a pocket gimbal camera and drone mashup
HoverAir has unveiled Versa, a product that combines a gimbal camera and drone. The device is described as a pocket-sized mashup of these two technologies.
- Russian missiles interception rate in Ukraine dropped from 90% back in March to 70%, expert says
A Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine killed at least 10 civilians, including children. Ukraine's air force intercepted 55 missiles and 265 drones but faces challenges with advanced ballistic missiles. An expert noted the interception rate of Russian missiles has fallen from 90% in March to 70-75%.
- Red-tailed hawk takes out Arvada police drone
An Arvada police drone collided with a red-tailed hawk, sustaining damage. The pilot confirmed the situation unfolded as expected.
- Drone helps North Bay police find two juvenile shooting suspects
Two juveniles who allegedly shot at a driver in San Rafael were apprehended after police used a drone to spot them fleeing the scene. The incident occurred around 7:49 p.m. on Irwin Street, with the drone aiding in their capture.
- Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta
Egypt confirmed a drone caused a fire on two gas vessels at Damietta port, classifying the incident as an attack. No group has claimed responsibility, and the event occurred near the Suez Canal, a critical route for Saudi oil exports.
- At least 8 killed in Ukraine after Russia hits several regions
A Russian ballistic missile and drone attack in Ukraine overnight killed at least eight civilians, including children, and injured over 50 others. Officials confirmed the strike targeted multiple regions.
- Red-tailed hawk takes out Arvada police drone
A red-tailed hawk collided with an Arvada police drone, causing damage. The drone pilot stated that the incident proceeded as expected despite the collision.
- Situation ‘under control’ after explosion at Damietta port in Egypt
An explosion occurred at Damietta port in Egypt after a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker. Local authorities responded promptly, and the involved vessels have been safely relocated outside the port area, according to port services firm Inchcape.
- Jordan says drone intercepted in its air space
Jordan's air defenses intercepted a drone in its airspace. The Jordanian army confirmed the interception occurred recently.
- Crews use drone to rescue bull from ravine
Crews in Iredell County used a drone to rescue a bull that fell into a kudzu-covered ravine. The bull had escaped from a trailer near Statesville and was nudged out of the vines by drone operators before being taken to a vet for injury assessment.
- Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
Romania has summoned the Russian envoy following the shooting down of a third intruding drone. The incidents highlight concerns about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on NATO states.
- Saudi reconnaissance drone downed, claim Houthis
The Houthis claimed to have downed a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwest Yemen, which they stated was Turkish-made. This follows their reported attack on Saudi oil facilities the previous day.
- Russian attack kills 3 in Ukraine as Romania downs second drone in 2 days
A Russian attack in Ukraine killed 3 people, and Romania shot down a second drone within two days. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is preparing missiles for a large-scale attack.
- Romania shoots down drone breaching its airspace, president says
Romania shot down a drone breaching its airspace using an F-16 fighter jet, as confirmed by President Nicusor Dan. The incident occurred on Friday.
- Iran shoots down drone over Tehran
Iranian forces shot down a drone over Tehran, as reported by Iranian media. The incident occurred in the capital city and involved military action by Iran.
- US death toll climbs as Iran war expands
The US death toll has increased as the conflict with Iran expands. A service member died in a controlled drone detonation following the deaths of two troops in Jordan and the disappearance of another.
- Russian Guided Bombs Strike Sumy and Kherson Region, Drone Hits Izyum
Russian forces struck Sumy and the Kherson region with guided bombs, injuring civilians and damaging homes, while a drone attack in Izyum injured 17 people. The attacks occurred on July 19, causing three injuries in Sumy, one death and four injuries in Bilozerka, and extensive property damage.
- 2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Two U.S. service members were killed, and one is missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan, as reported by U.S. Central Command.
- 2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, as reported by U.S. Central Command. The attacks occurred as partner forces defended against the Iranian assault.
- A tortured kitten, a rooftop chase, and a drone: The case SF’s DA can’t keep behind bars
A man was released before his arraignment due to a state Supreme Court ruling, despite the San Francisco District Attorney describing the crime as 'sickening.' The case involves a tortured kitten, a rooftop chase, and a drone.
- Ukraine decimates Putin's shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv hits 116 vessels in week-long drone onslaught
Ukraine has destroyed 116 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over a week using drones, turning the area into a Russian shipping graveyard by targeting Putin's shadow fleet.
- Crude oil loading suspended in Iraq after drone incident
A drone crashed into Iraq's Basra terminal without causing damage or fire, leading to the suspension of crude oil loading at all of Iraq's oil-loading terminals.
- Nashville police drone catches robbery suspect with boxcutter in the act in Hermitage
Nashville police used a drone to catch a robbery suspect wielding a boxcutter in Hermitage. The incident was recorded by the drone during the act.
- Law enforcement drone finds domestic violence suspect hidden in a haystack
Sheriff’s deputies in Northern California used a drone to locate a domestic violence suspect hidden in a haystack. The incident occurred after deputies responded to a domestic violence call on July 11.
- Drone assists Metro police officers arrest 2 robbery suspects
A drone assisted Metro Nashville Police Department officers in arresting two robbery suspects in the 900 block of Robinson Road on Tuesday afternoon.
- Mali: Relations Between Algeria and Mali Thaw After Year-Long Rift Over Drone
Mali and Algeria have reopened their airspace to each other's planes and reinstated their ambassadors, more than a year after the destruction of a Malian drone strained relations between the neighbors.
- Kuwait reports attacks on border posts and offshore oil platform
Kuwait reports attacks on three border posts and an offshore oil platform, causing material damage and injuring one worker. The Ministry of Defence described the incident as a 'criminal attack,' with a drone striking the offshore drilling platform operated by the Kuwait Oil Company.
- Trump says US hit Iran 'very hard' after nearly agreeing deal
President Trump stated the US struck Iran in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He mentioned the US and Iran were close to a deal before Iran attacked a ship with a drone.