strike drones
Coverage of strike drones in the Nexus archive.
- Russia Launches Over 1,450 Drones and 1,640 Guided Bombs at Ukraine in One Week
Russian forces launched approximately 1,450 strike drones, over 1,640 guided aerial bombs, and 99 missiles at Ukraine in one week, with a major attack on Kyiv on July 19 involving 40 ballistic missiles and 120 drones. The strikes caused structural damage in five Kyiv districts, killing one person and injuring 15 others.
- Two Dead and 44 Injured as Massive Russian Missile and Drone Attack Batters Kyiv
Russian forces conducted a coordinated overnight bombardment on Kyiv using cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and strike drones, causing fires and structural damage across 40 locations in eight districts. The attack resulted in two deaths, 44 injuries in Kyiv, and three additional civilian hospitalizations in the surrounding region.
- Russian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing one person and wounding 20, as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. The attack involved strike drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, according to Kyiv regional head Mykola Kalashnyk.
- Swarm welcome: Britain lines up 120,000 drones for Ukraine
The UK government will deliver at least 120,000 drones to Ukraine in 2024, including strike, reconnaissance, logistics, and maritime systems to support its defense against Russia.