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Zelensky: Russian Strike Hit Corn-Carrying Vessel in Black Sea
Ukraine's president called a Russian strike on a Turkish-owned grain vessel 'horrific' after the ship's captain was killed and crew members were rescued in the Black Sea.
Russian Drone Hits Kyiv School as Moscow Presses Air Campaign
A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv and damaged a key bridge, Ukrainian officials said, part of a sustained Russian aerial campaign against the capital and other Ukrainian cities.
Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Science Academy, Killing One
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv on Monday, killing one person, as citywide strikes killed seven and injured dozens, Reuters and Al Jazeera reported.
Russian Drones Kill Three Children, One Woman in Kyiv Region
Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine's Kyiv region Sunday, killing three children and a woman, Reuters confirmed, as Ukraine simultaneously launched its largest-ever drone assault on Moscow.
Houthis Claim Missile, Drone Strike on Riyadh as Airport Flights Disrupted
Yemen's Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu as smoke rises near King Khalid Airport and flights are disrupted for hours.
Russia Claims Cyber Attack on Its Election Voting System
Moscow reported Friday that its election infrastructure was struck by a cyber attack as Russian forces separately claimed to repel a Ukrainian drone strike.
Houthis Claim Large-Scale Missile, Drone Strike on Saudi Air Base
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have struck King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait with missiles and drones Monday in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes, per Anadolu Agency.
Houthis Launch Large-Scale Missile and Drone Strike on Saudi Air Base
Yemen's Houthis struck King Khalid Air Base in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones; satellite images confirm damage to a Saudi Aramco fuel depot.
Russia Strikes Train Near Polish Border; France Warns Moscow Seeks NATO Split
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, narrowly missing Boris Johnson and diplomats as France warned Russia seeks to divide NATO allies.
Houthi Drone Attacks Shut Saudi Pipeline, Oil Surges Past $107
Houthi drone attacks have shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline and seized a strategic island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, sending oil past $107 a barrel.
Russian Drone Hits Train Near Polish Border, Alarming NATO Allies
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border Sunday, prompting Poland to demand doubled Western support and warnings of escalation near NATO territory.
Houthi Missiles Target Saudi Base; Iraq Probes Oil Pipeline Drone Attack
Yemen's Houthi group claimed a ballistic missile and drone attack on a Saudi military base Sunday, as Baghdad opened a probe into a drone strike on an Iraqi oil pipeline.
Russian Drone Hits Passenger Train Near Polish Border, Rattling NATO
A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukraine-Poland border Sunday as Moscow escalated strikes on Ukraine's western supply corridors, drawing warnings of deliberate NATO pressure.
Houthis Strike Saudi Sharurah Base With Drones and Missiles, 2 Hurt
Yemen's Houthi forces launched drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia's Sharurah military base Sunday, with Riyadh confirming two people were injured in the strike.
Iraq Shuts Iran Crossings, Fires Commander After Saudi Drone Attack
Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province military commander and closed three border crossings with Iran after drone strikes on Saudi Arabia traced to Iraqi territory, Al Jazeera reports.
Iraq Closes Iran Border After Drones Strike Saudi Oil Pipeline
Iraq shuttered three Iran border crossings and dismissed its Maysan commander after drones originating from the province struck a Saudi oil pipeline Saturday.
Iraq Dismisses Commander, Closes Iran Border After Drone Strikes
Iraq's prime minister dismissed a military commander and shut the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after drones launched from Iraqi territory struck Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline Friday.
Saudi Arabia Closes East-West Pipeline After Drone Strikes From Iraq
Saudi Arabia shut its vital East-West crude pipeline Friday after drones launched from Iraqi territory struck multiple pumping stations, threatening a key non-Hormuz export route.
Drone Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia's East-West Oil Pipeline
Multiple pumping stations on Saudi Arabia's critical East-West crude pipeline were struck by drones Thursday, threatening the kingdom's main oil export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine's Arctic Strike Extends Reach Into Russia's Gas Heartland
Ukraine's long-range strikes reached Russia's Arctic gas infrastructure this week, as a separate drone attack hit a Caspian port in Dagestan, widening pressure on Moscow.
Drone Strikes Panama Tanker in Iraqi Waters, Fire Extinguished
Iraqi rescue boats extinguished a fire aboard tanker New Andros after a drone strike in Iraqi waters Wednesday, port officials told Reuters. No casualties reported.
Panama Tanker New Andros Struck by Drone in Iraqi Waters, Fire Out
Tanker New Andros was hit by a drone in Iraqi waters while carrying Iraqi fuel oil, sparking a fire. Iraqi rescue boats extinguished it. No casualties, Reuters reports.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike killed two men on a motorcycle in Lebanon's Nabatieh district Friday, Anadolu Agency reports, while a formal ceasefire with Hezbollah remains in place.
Iran Strikes UAE Air Base With Drones, Targeting US Forces
Iran's military struck UAE's Al Minhad Air Base with drones early Monday, targeting US forces, extending retaliatory attacks beyond Jordan to a second Gulf country, Reuters reports.
Russia's Deadliest 2026 Strike on Ukraine Shows Shifting Tactics
AP photographs document the aftermath of Russia's most lethal air assault on Ukraine this year as analysts identify a shift toward sustained, high-frequency attacks.
Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Warehouse Kills at Least 37
A Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot in Ukraine's Bucha district overnight triggered massive secondary blasts, killing at least 37 people and injuring 42, per Reuters and AP.
Israel Kills Hamas Jenin Chief in Rare West Bank Drone Strike
Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin Friday, including the city's top Hamas commander. Shin Bet confirmed it as the first West Bank airstrike since February 2025.
Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Region Homes and Warehouses, Second Day
Russian drones struck Kyiv region apartments and warehouses for a second straight day Friday, continuing Moscow's aerial campaign as Russia's war costs mount.
Ukraine Drones Strike Afipsky Refinery in Russia, Killing Two
Ukraine's overnight drone campaign hit Russia's Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, killing two and igniting a major fire, the regional governor confirmed. A nearby gas plant was also struck.
Israel Strikes Southern Syria; U.S. Envoy Says Washington Not Notified
Israel struck targets in southern Syria Saturday, Reuters confirmed. U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack says Israel gave Washington no advance warning before hitting a Syrian base — Israel denies it.
Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza Kills One Amid Ceasefire Violations
An Israeli drone struck a home's courtyard in central Gaza Saturday, killing one Palestinian and wounding others in the latest apparent violation of an active ceasefire.
Zelensky Vows Response After Mall Attack; Ukraine Drones Hit Russia
Zelensky condemned Russia's shopping mall strike as a 'terrorist attack' killing 16, as Ukrainian drones struck an Ozon warehouse inside Russian territory overnight.
Russian Double-Tap Drone Strikes Kill 14 at Ukrainian Mall
Russian drones struck a shopping center in central Ukraine using a deliberate double-tap pattern, killing at least 14 people and wounding 121, officials confirmed.
Houthis Claim Drone Strikes on Saudi Aramco, Najran Airport
Iran-backed Houthis say they successfully struck a Saudi Aramco facility and Najran airport with drones Thursday, targeting oil and aviation infrastructure.
Russia Reports Drone Strike Near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Russia reports a Ukrainian drone struck near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, intensifying international concern over nuclear safety amid ongoing warfare.
Ukraine Drones Strike Ust-Luga Oil Terminal, Fire Erupts at Baltic Hub
Ukrainian drones struck Ust-Luga, Russia's primary Baltic oil export terminal, igniting a fire at the port as both sides traded blows on Day 1,633 of the war.
Houthis Claim Drone Strike on Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jazan
Yemen's Houthi movement said Thursday it launched two drones at Saudi Aramco's refinery in the southern Jazan region, according to Reuters and the group's Saba news agency.
Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Libya's Largest Refinery in Zawiya
A drone attack set gasoline ablaze at Libya's 120,000-barrel-a-day Zawiya refinery, the country's largest operating plant, with the National Oil Corporation weighing force majeure.
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills 13 at Russian Oil Refinery Hub Nizhnekamsk
Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, killing at least 13 people and wounding 39 in one of the war's deadliest attacks on Russian soil.
IRGC Strikes US Facilities in Kuwait, Iran Says, in Retaliation for Qeshm Strike
Iran's army says it hit 'strategic US centres' in Kuwait with drones a day after American strikes on Qeshm island and other Iranian sites, Al Jazeera reports.
Drone Strike Hits Gas Vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port on Mediterranean
Two gas vessels were struck by drones at Egypt's Damietta Port on the Mediterranean coast Thursday, stoking concerns the Iran conflict is widening beyond the Gulf.
Russian Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Sumy Shopping Centre as Moscow Hits Gas Facilities
A Russian drone attack set a shopping centre in northeastern Ukraine's Sumy ablaze Tuesday as Moscow simultaneously struck the country's gas infrastructure.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Border Bus, Five Dead
Moscow says a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in a Russian border region Monday, killing five civilians, in a claim Kyiv has not confirmed.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses, Kill Seven Near Moscow
Drones hit Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov, killing seven warehouse workers and sparking an oil depot fire, as Russia struck Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Palestinian in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
An Israeli drone strike hit a civilian vehicle near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday, killing one Palestinian and wounding two others amid an active ceasefire.
UAE Blames Iran for Barakah Drone Strike; Saudi Backs Abu Dhabi, Qatar Presses Hormuz
UAE explicitly attributes Saturday's drone fire near the Barakah nuclear plant to Iran or its proxies; Saudi Arabia backs UAE response measures while Qatar warns Tehran against weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone strike sparks fire at Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear plant
A drone strike caused a fire at a generator outside the inner perimeter of the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant on Sunday. No injuries reported, reactor systems unaffected.