Ukraine strikes southern Russia with rocket and drone, officials and media say
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Ukraine struck two regions in southern Russia with a rocket and a drone, though the missile was shot down by air defences, …
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Russia says it said from the start that Ukraine was behind Kremlin drone attack
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Russia had said from the start that Ukraine was behind a drone attack on the Kremlin in …
Widespread air raid alerts in Ukraine; drone shot down over Kyiv
(Reuters) -Air raid alerts blared for several hours overnight into early Sunday over roughly two-thirds of Ukraine, with officials saying that air defence systems shot …
New drone attack causes fire at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery – TASS
MOSCOW (Reuters) -A drone attack on the Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia, the second in as many days, has caused a fire, TASS news …
Russia’s Lavrov says Kremlin drone incident was ‘hostile act’
(Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Wednesday’s drone incident at the Kremlin was a “hostile act” and Russia would respond …
Analysis-Kremlin drone incident gives Putin cover to deepen Ukraine war
By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) – The humiliating spectacle for Russia of two drones flying over the walls of the Kremlin, its historic seat of …
U.S. calls Russian claim that Washington was behind drone attack ‘ludicrous’
By Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States dismissed Russia’s allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was …
Turkey’s Baykar plans production of new air combat drone next year
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish defence firm Baykar aims to begin production of its new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) next year which is already attracting …
China’s Supersonic Spy Drone Unit May Be Fully Operational, Leaked Docs Show
China’s Supersonic Spy Drone Unit May Be Fully Operational, Leaked Docs Show Micaela Burrow on April 19, 2023 Leaked Pentagon intelligence indicates China may have …
US imposes sanctions on network supporting Iran’s drone, military programs
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a procurement network it accused of supporting Iran’s drone and military programs, …
‘At Best Just An Idiot’: White House Flames Russian Pilot Who Rammed Drone
‘At Best Just An Idiot’: White House Flames Russian Pilot Who Rammed Drone Harold Hutchison on March 22, 2023 National Security Council spokesman John Kirby slammed …
U.S. resumes drone flights over Black Sea after Russia intercept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has resumed surveillance drone flights over the Black Sea region following a Russian fighter jet intercept on Tuesday that …
Russian defence minister decorates pilots for downing U.S. drone
LONDON (Reuters) – Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has presented awards to the pilots of two Su-27 fighter planes that intercepted a U.S. drone near …
Pentagon: Russia likely trying to recover US drone debris in Black Sea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has indications that Russia is likely trying to recover debris from the U.S. drone downed after a Russian intercept …
Highest Levels Of Russian Leadership Ordered Aggressive Intercept With US Spy Drone: REPORT
Highest Levels Of Russian Leadership Ordered Aggressive Intercept With US Spy Drone: REPORT Micaela Burrow on March 16, 2023 Top leadership in the Kremlin approved …
‘Incidents Happen’: Gen. Milley Avoids Calling Russian Drone Collision An Act Of War
‘Incidents Happen’: Gen. Milley Avoids Calling Russian Drone Collision An Act Of War Micaela Burrow on March 15, 2023 More investigation is needed into the …
Factbox-What is the MQ-9 Reaper drone that collided with a Russian jet?
(Reuters) – A Russian Su-27 fighter jet struck the propeller of a U.S. military “Reaper” surveillance drone on Tuesday, causing it to crash into the …
US State Dept says Black Sea drone incident likely unintentional from Russia
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. military surveillance drone’s crash into the Black Sea after being intercepted by Russian jets was likely an …
Drone incident part of aggressive Russian pattern of behaviour- U.S. general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The downing of a U.S. drone by a Russian jet is part of a pattern of military behavior by Russia that is …
Kremlin: relations with US in dire state amid drone incident
(Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Wednesday that its relations with the United States were in a “lamentable state” and at their lowest level, after Washington …
Russian Jet Slams Into US Spy Drone Over International Waters
Russian Jet Slams Into US Spy Drone Over International Waters Micaela Burrow on March 14, 2023 A Russian aircraft slammed into the propeller of a …
US says it summoned Russian ambassador over downing of drone over Black Sea
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States summoned Russia’s ambassador to Washington on Tuesday after a Russian fighter jet downed a U.S. military drone …
Sen. Schumer: Russia Black Sea drone incident ‘another reckless act’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday called the incident that led to the crash of a U.S. Reaper surveillance drone …
U.S. had to crash drone in Black Sea after damage from Russian jet -Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States military was forced to essentially crash its MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drone because of the damage caused when it was …
White House’s spokesman: drone incident was unsafe, unprofessional, reckless
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden was briefed on Tuesday about an incident over the Black Sea in which …
U.S. sanctions China-based network accused of supplying Iran drone maker
By Daphne Psaledakis and Michelle Nichols WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a China-based network over accusations it has shipped aerospace …
U.S. sanctions board of directors of Iranian drone maker
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on the board of directors of Iranian drone maker Paravar Pars, the U.S. …
South Korea’s Yoon warns of ending military pact after North drone intrusion
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday he would consider suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military pact if the …
Russia targets critical infrastructure in drone attacks on Kyiv and its region, officials say
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure in a series of drone attacks early on Monday on Kyiv and …
Biden Admin Launches Massive Campaign To Stop The Iranian Drone Program That’s Battering Ukraine
Biden Admin Launches Massive Campaign To Stop The Iranian Drone Program That’s Battering Ukraine Micaela Burrow on December 28, 2022 Since American-made parts have been …
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone near bomber air base, three killed
By Lidia Kelly and Andrew Osborn (Reuters) -Russia said on Monday it had shot down a Ukrainian drone close to one of its air bases …
U.S. accuses U.N. of yielding to Russian threats over Iran drone inquiry
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States accused U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “apparently yielding to Russian threats” and not sending officials …
Moscow Reports Third Long-Range Drone Strike On Russian Airfield In Two Days
Moscow Reports Third Long-Range Drone Strike On Russian Airfield In Two Days Micaela Burrow on December 6, 2022 A drone targeted a Russian airfield …
U.S. Centcom says Iranian-made drone hit Pacific Zircon tanker off Oman
DUBAI (Reuters) -An attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman on Tuesday was carried out by an Iranian-made drone, U.S. Central Command said …
Factbox-What is known about the drone attack on Crimea?
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia suspended participation in the U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal after what it said was a Ukrainian drone attack on vessels in …
U.N. lawyer pushes back on Russian row over Iran drone inquiry
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The chief U.N. lawyer on Wednesday pushed back on a Russian argument that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cannot report …
Scholz: Drone attacks on Ukraine are sign of Russia’s desperation
BERLIN (Reuters) – Russia’s sustained drone attacks represent a new low point in its war against Ukraine but are also a sign of Moscow’s desperation, …
Iranian Troops In Crimea Supported Russian Drone Strikes, US Official Says
Iranian Troops In Crimea Supported Russian Drone Strikes, US Official Says Micaela Burrow on October 20, 2022 Members of the Iranian military are on the …
Explainer-Iran and Russia’s growing drone alliance amid Western outcry
By Michael Georgy DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, said Iranian officials, …
Ukraine’s Capital Rocked By Kamikaze Drone Strikes
Ukraine’s Capital Rocked By Kamikaze Drone Strikes Micaela Burrow on October 17, 2022 Kamikaze drones struck Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv on Monday, killing three …
Norway police arrest Russian for flying drone amid heightened security
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway police arrested a Russian man at the airport in the arctic town of Tromsoe and charged him with flying a drone, …
Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Operating Meth Delivery Drone For Prisoners
Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Operating Meth Delivery Drone For Prisoners Trevor Schakohl on October 7, 2022 A Texas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to …
Biden Gives Himself Final Say On All Drone Strikes Outside War Zones
Biden Gives Himself Final Say On All Drone Strikes Outside War Zones Micaela Burrow on October 7, 2022 President Joe Biden tightened rules on …
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Delivering Contraband to Prison via Drone
A Smithville man plead guilty Wednesday to flying a drone loaded with drugs and other contraband into prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District …
Drone strikes hit Ethiopia’s Tigray region after ceasefire offer -local authorities
NAIROBI (Reuters) -One person was injured in drone strikes on Mekelle University and a TV station in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the station and a hospital …
U.S. targets firms over Iranian drone production, shipment to Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian company it accused of coordinating military flights to transport Iranian drones to Russia …
China accuses Taiwan’s ruling party of attempting to hype tensions after drone shooting
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Friday said Taiwan’s ruling party was attempting to hype tensions, after the self-governed island shot down an unidentified …
Taiwan Shoots Down Possible Chinese Drone
Taiwan Shoots Down Possible Chinese Drone Micaela Burrow on September 1, 2022 Taiwan’s military shot down an unidentified drone that violated its airspace Thursday following …
Taiwan shoots down drone for first time off Chinese coast
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military for the first time shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace near an islet off the Chinese …
Iranian Warship Attempts To Seize US Sea Drone
Iranian Warship Attempts To Seize US Sea Drone Micaela Burrow on August 30, 2022 The Iranian paramilitary guard attempted to seize a U.S. sea drone …