An aircraft with no human pilot, controlled remotely or autonomous.
A drone has crashed into a busy Gelendzhik beach on the Russian Black Sea coast, injuring around 40 people. Russian officials say the incident was a deliberate attack by Kyiv, while Kyiv denies civilian targeting. A specialist medical team is at the scene; several victims are in serious condition. The event follows Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and related incidents in Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces continue to face Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine while seeking more interceptor missiles and air defense support from allies. Kyiv reports civilian casualties and damage, and Moscow says it has targeted drone hubs and fuel depots.
The US has imposed a 15% tariff and set minimum import prices on polysilicon and related products, effective in December, after a yearlong Commerce Department national security review. The order targets Chinese-dominated supply chains, offers incentives to expand domestic production and is prompting pushback from Beijing.
This week long-range Ukrainian drones and Russian missiles have struck cities deep inside Russia and across Ukraine. Attacks on Nizhnekamsk have killed and wounded dozens; Russia says it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones. Kyiv and Moscow have exchanged heavy strikes that have damaged energy and civilian infrastructure and caused multiple civilian deaths and injuries.
Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Red Sea coast have intensified, striking Mocha and al-Makha ports as government forces and militants trade strikes across Marib, Taiz and the western coast. The violence threatens shipping lanes, raises regional tensions, and risks drawing in regional powers as talks for a ceasefire stall.
Several unarmed kites have been found this weekend in Kibbutz Nahal Oz and other southern Israeli communities near the Gaza border. Israel has said it will respond forcefully, treating kites and balloons like drones. Hamas has denied responsibility and called the kites childrens toys; Gaza media have reported Israeli strikes that killed civilians.
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv’s western suburbs has caused a large fire, damaged dozens of homes and a care facility, and killed dozens of people. Ukrainian officials say criminal negligence is being investigated as evacuations continue and both sides widen long-range attacks.
Japan has submitted a 2027 defense budget plan totaling 5.8 trillion yen, marking a shift toward new warfare platforms. The government aims to boost counterstrike capabilities, develop unmanned weapons, and expand defense industry capacity while balancing domestic constraints.
Large-scale drone attacks have intensified between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian strikes have hit multiple Russian oil refineries and transport hubs, while Russian strikes have hit Ukrainian cities; both sides report civilian deaths and infrastructure damage. U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Kyiv to stop targeting diesel facilities as diesel prices hit record highs.
The Pentagon inspector general has reported that Operation Epic Fury has cost $33.4 billion from 28 February to 30 June, including $22.3 billion on expended munitions. The report has found strategic inventory shortfalls, industrial bottlenecks for resupply, and millions in damage to aircraft, drones and diplomatic facilities.
Retailer Ozon has suspended orders and deliveries across Saratov after a warehouse fire, while local officials have reported separate fires at a Rosneft refinery and multiple deadly drone strikes in Tula and Belgorod. Ozon shares have fallen and regional governors have reported civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Russia's Defence Ministry has reported mass drone interceptions.
British and Saudi officials argue for a broad, long-term security architecture to protect sovereignty and the global economy. Warnings of Al-Shabab–Houthis cooperation and potential impacts on Red Sea shipping come amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf and Horn of Africa.
Ukrainian defense sources have disclosed a disruption to SpaceX’s Starshield system, the military version of Starlink, affecting drone operations and front-line logistics. Officials say speeds above 100 mph were restricted, with some units experiencing cutoffs at 45 mph. By Thursday, services had largely resumed, but the incident highlights Ukraine’s dependence on SpaceX and the challenge of diversifying communications amid escalating tensions with external powers.