drone strike
Coverage of drone strike in the Nexus archive.
- Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages
A drone strike in western Libya ignited a fire at a power plant and substation. This incident has knocked the facility out of service, consequently triggering widespread power outages.
- Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
A drone strike hit a gasoline tank at the Zawiya oil refinery in western Libya, causing a massive blaze that burned overnight. Separately, a car bomb killed Maj. Gen. Fawzy al-Mansouri in Benghazi. These attacks underscore deep instability within the country’s vital energy infrastructure.
- Ukrainian drone strike on oil-refining city in central Russia kills 13
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted an oil-refining city located in central Russia. This attack resulted in 13 deaths, marking a death toll that is one of the highest recorded from a single attack by Kyiv since 2022.
- Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5
Ukraine conducted a drone strike on Russian warehouses in the Moscow region, killing 5 people. The attacks have targeted civilian infrastructure, including facilities of the Russian e-commerce company Wildberries.
- Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5
A Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in the Moscow region resulted in five deaths. Ukraine has intensified attacks on infrastructure, particularly targeting warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce company Wildberries.
- Russian Drone Strike Destroys Major Ukrainian Postal Hub, Hits Civilian Logistics Network
Russian forces struck Pryluky with three drones, destroying a Nova Poshta cargo branch and damaging agricultural machinery warehouses. One man was wounded, while postal workers and customers sheltering at the site were unharmed.
- Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says
The Sudanese army conducted a drone strike on a traditional court in Garra al-Zawaya, a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur, killing 35 people and wounding others. The attack occurred during an afternoon gathering for local court hearings, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers.
- Egypt captains recount scramble to stop disaster after drone strike
Marine officers in Egypt contained fires on two gas vessels after a drone strike at Damietta port, fearing the ships could explode and cause widespread destruction. The affected vessels, Energos Winter and GasLog Salem, together carry 300,000 cubic meters of gas.
- U.S. and Iran strikes intensify as war opens new fronts
Strikes and counter-strikes between the U.S. and Iran intensified, expanding to Egypt with a drone strike that marks a new front in the conflict, raising fears of regional escalation. William Brangham reports on the developments.
- Analysis-Drone strike in Egypt sparks security concerns about Suez oil exports
A drone strike in Egyptian waters damaged two gas tankers, raising security concerns about the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline, critical oil export routes for Saudi Arabian oil since the Iran war began. The attack follows ongoing Houthi and Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, though Egypt's routes were previously considered safer.
- Drone strikes US-owned gas tanker in Egyptian port, in possible expansion of Mideast war
A drone strike caused an explosion and fire aboard a US-owned gas tanker in Damietta, Egypt. No injuries were reported, and no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which marks the first strike on Egypt in the current conflict.
- Massive fire erupts at Wildberries warehouse in St. Petersburg, Russia after Ukrainian drone strike
A Ukrainian drone strike caused a massive fire at a Wildberries warehouse in St. Petersburg, Russia on July 24th. Wildberries is described as Russia's largest online retailer and a counterpart to Amazon.
- Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Tyumen Oil Refinery in Russia’s Ural Region
A drone strike caused a fire at the Tyumen Oil Refinery in Russia on July 25. Regional Governor Alexander Moor confirmed the incident, and residents reported explosions, air defense activity, and smoke. The Tyumen refinery is the only large oil processing facility in the Ural Federal District and was previously targeted in 2025 and 2026.
- Russian, Ukrainian officials report 11 dead in latest attacks
Ukrainian forces attacked resorts in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people including two children, while a Russian drone strike in Ukraine’s Sumy region killed three. Romania shot down a drone near its border, following recent drone incursions by Russia and Ukraine into NATO territories.
- Two wounded by US drone strike in Iran's Khorramabad
At least two people were wounded by a US drone attack in Iran's Khorramabad, according to Fars news agency.
- At least one killed in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, hospital sources say
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza killed at least one person and wounded several others, according to a source at al-Shifa hospital cited by Al Jazeera.
- Ukraine targets 'Russia's Amazon' with drone strike sparking huge inferno - hours after Zelensky sacked top military chief
Ukraine conducted a drone strike on 'Russia's Amazon', causing a large fire, hours after President Zelensky dismissed his top military chief.
- Caspian Pipeline Consortium Halts Loadings After Drone Strike
Oil loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s terminal on Russia’s Black Sea coast was halted following a drone strike. The incident disrupted operations at the terminal.
- Ukraine Knocks Out Tu-95 Bomber Used to Rain Missiles on Ukrainian Cities
Ukraine's SBU destroyed a Tu-95 strategic bomber at Russia’s Engels air base using an 800-km drone strike. President Zelensky described the operation as a successful 'long-range sanction' against the aircraft used in missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- Four killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike on a metal workshop in southwestern Gaza City killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others, according to Wafa news agency. The Palestinian health ministry reported the death toll from Israeli actions in Gaza reached 73,221 with 173,643 wounded since October 7, 2023. Since a ceasefire began in October last year, 1,098 people have been killed and 3,535 wounded.
- One Killed in Drone Strike on Vessels in Taganrog Bay, Russian Authorities Say
A drone strike on vessels in Taganrog Bay resulted in one fatality, according to Russian authorities. Regional officials reported that more than one and a half dozen drones were destroyed during the attack.
- Two Palestinians killed, others injured in Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis
Two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis, according to Wafa news citing medical sources. Since a reported ceasefire in October 2025, at least 1,092 Palestinians have been killed and 3,507 wounded by Israeli actions in Gaza, described as an ongoing genocide.
- Israeli drone strike kills two men in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed two men near Ghandour Hospital in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
- Iran claims drone strike on US forces in Bahraini air base
Iran claimed a drone strike on US forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain, stating that all American bases in the region will be 'legitimate targets' of military drones due to perceived violations of a ceasefire with the US.
- Israeli drone strike kills at least four in south Gaza
An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, south Gaza, killed at least four Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera citing medical sources.
- Russian Drone Strike Kills 4 in Sumy Region, Injures 7 in Kryvyi Rih
Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes against Ukrainian cities on July 3, resulting in four deaths in Sumy's Romny community, including a one-year-old girl, and seven injuries in Kryvyi Rih. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 82 out of 105 drones and one guided missile.
- 1 killed, 6 others injured in suspected drone strike in Peshawar ouskirts
A woman was killed and six others injured in a suspected drone strike in Peshawar outskirts. The attack occurred in the Pastawana area of Hassan Khel subdivision, with two injured, including Sher Mast and his son, still in the hospital. A previous drone strike in April damaged a mosque in the same area without casualties.
- US says it struck targets in Iran over ‘continued aggression’ against shipping
The US struck multiple targets in Iran in response to Iranian aggression against commercial shipping, following retaliatory attacks after a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command targeted military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.
- Israeli drone strike hits southern Lebanon day after security deal
Israel struck southern Lebanon with a drone on Saturday, a day after the two countries signed a U.S.-brokered security arrangement aimed at reducing tensions along their border. The attack occurred in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, outside an expanded security zone controlled by Israeli troops.
- Trump blames Iran for attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement with the United States.
- Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike that damaged a cargo ship's upper deck in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement. The US shot down three other drones targeting the ship.
- Trump accuses Iran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire after drone strike on cargo ship
President Trump accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the U.S. ceasefire after an Iranian drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reported on the incident.
- 2 people killed in Israeli drone strike on car in South Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon killed two people on Thursday, according to medical and security sources.
- Katz vows no IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon ‘even if there’s an American demand’
Israeli Defense Minister Katz states Israel will not withdraw IDF forces from south Lebanon even under potential American pressure. The IDF reports two Hezbollah gunmen were hit near troops, and two others were killed in a drone strike.
- A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, while a separate strike in Zaporizhzhia killed a woman. Civilian casualties in Ukraine reached their highest monthly total in four years in May 2024, with 274 civilians killed and 1,763 injured. Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone attacks, with Russia intercepting 301 Ukrainian drones and Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure.
- Russian Drone Strike Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze, Kills Crew Member in Black Sea Attack
A Russian drone strike in the Black Sea hit the Turkish-owned cargo vessel VICTRESS, which was en route to a Ukrainian port, killing a 58-year-old crew member and setting the ship ablaze.
- Ukraine drone strike brings war to streets of Moscow: ‘this is the new reality’
A Ukrainian drone attack set an oil refinery ablaze in Moscow's Kapotnya area, causing smoke to engulf the city. A Moscow shopkeeper warned Russians to 'get used to' a new reality of such attacks, which have recently become more common.
- Four IDF soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone strike in Lebanon
Four Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed in Southern Lebanon by a Hezbollah drone strike targeting a tank. The military announced the incident on Friday.
- Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's drone strike targeted a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow. President Zelenskyy warned that if Putin continues the war, 'Moscow will burn.'
- Belarus Summons Ukrainian Envoy After Drone Strike on Belarusian Soccer Team Bus
Belarus summoned the Ukrainian envoy following a drone strike that targeted a Belarusian soccer team bus. Belarusian authorities demanded Ukraine conduct an 'immediate and objective investigation' into the attack and hold those responsible accountable.