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The year 2025 has seen significant developments in drone technology and usage amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Notably, Ukrainian drones have been involved in numerous strikes, including attacks on strategic locations in Russian territories such as military units and infrastructure facilities. A recent incident involved a Ukrainian kamikaze drone suspected to have washed up on a beach near Istanbul, resembling the UJ-22 model. On the Russian side, the Kremlin, under Vladimir Putin, announced the establishment of unmanned systems forces as part of its military, signaling an intensified focus on drone warfare. Innovations such as the "Volyniaka" hexacopter developed for the Ukrainian Armed Forces target heavily armored entities. Meanwhile, Russian advancements include the development of new jet-powered drones. As drones play a crucial role in modern warfare, both nations steadily enhance their capabilities amidst the ongoing tensions.

What recent drone attacks have occurred between Ukraine and Russia?

In recent months, both Ukrainian and Russian forces have conducted numerous drone attacks. Ukraine has targeted various Russian regions, resulting in significant damage to military infrastructure. Conversely, Russian forces have launched UAV attacks on Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.

How is Ukraine improving its drone technology in 2025?

Ukraine is enhancing its drone capabilities by introducing models like the "Volyniaka" hexacopter and developing domestic drone systems for the military. The nation aims to produce up to 10 million combat drones annually, reflecting a substantial increase in production capacity to support its defense efforts.

What measures are Russia taking to expand its unmanned aerial capabilities?

Russia has announced the creation of unmanned systems forces as a separate military branch. This includes advancements in drone technology, such as the jet-powered Shahed drone, indicating a strategic shift towards increased reliance on unmanned systems in military operations.

What are the impacts of drone warfare on civilian populations?

Drone warfare has significantly affected civilian populations, especially in conflict zones. In Ukraine, Russian drone strikes have resulted in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Similarly, Ukrainian drone operations have caused disruptions in Russian territories, highlighting the broader humanitarian impacts of this form of warfare.

How do recent drone strikes affect international relations in the region?

The escalation of drone strikes has intensified tensions between Ukraine and Russia. These military actions contribute to a volatile regional dynamic that complicates diplomatic efforts. There is increased international concern over the potential for further escalation and the implications for regional security.

Are there any new drone technologies introduced in the conflict?

Yes, new technologies continue to emerge. Ukraine has integrated AI into its drone systems for improved target selection, while Russia is reportedly using drones with upgraded warheads and introducing jet-powered variants. These innovations reflect ongoing efforts to enhance effectiveness in the battlefield.

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A UAV similar to a Ukrainian kamikaze drone was found on a beach in Turkey Kamikaze drone "similar to Ukrainian one" was found on beach near Istanbul, - Turkish media. PHOTO A damaged object, allegedly similar to a Ukrainian UJ-22 kamikaze drone, washed ashore on Uzunkum Beach in Şile, Istanbul Province.  9 966 23 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Putin Putin says Russia will establish unmanned systems forces – Russian media. VIDEO Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is creating unmanned systems forces as a separate branch of the military. 5 065 69 Previously in trend: Russia to create unmanned systems forces

Hexacopter "Volyniaka" New "Volyniaka" hexacopter hunts heavily armoured targets, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence has codified and approved the "Volyniaka" domestic unmanned aerial vehicle system for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 611 3 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons Developments by the Ministry of Defense

Enemy attack on Odesa region Enemy attacked Odesa region with drones: civilian infrastructure damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 12 June, the enemy attacked the Vylkove community of the Izmail district of Odesa region. 1 232 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

Attack on Kyiv on 6 June: Russia used a jet-powered Shahed Russia used new jet-powered Shahed drone in massive strike on Kyiv – Defense Express. PHOTO During the massive combined strike on Kyiv on June 6, Russian forces likely used a new Russian-made jet-powered drone, the Geran-3, which had previously been mentioned by DIU. 7 507 21 Previously in trend: Shahed upgrade jet-powered Shahed

Attack on Engels Aftermath of AFU strike on oil depot in Engels and factory in Russia’s Cheboksary. SATELLITE IMAGES Satellite images of the attack by the Ukrainian Defence Forces on the Engels oil depot in Saratov region of the Russian Federation and Cheboksary in the Chuvash Republic of the Russian Federation have emerged. 10 350 11 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Consequences of the shelling of Odesa Night attack on Odesa: Russian forces hit maternity hospital, one person killed, several injured. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 10 June, Odesa suffered another massive attack by Russian drones. The attack killed one person and injured four others. 7 222 24 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Progress plant Drones strike plant in Russia’s Tambov region producing high-tech equipment for missile and aviation systems. PHOTO On the night of June 6, Ukrainian drones targeted the Progress plant in Michurinsk, Tambov region. 4 853 14 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

The number of victims in Kharkiv has increased Massive UAV attack on Kharkiv: Number of victims rises to 19, including four children (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 5 June, the Russian invaders struck six times in Kharkiv, two of which were direct hits on apartment buildings. The number of casualties has increased. 6 653 19 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Russia claims to have shot down 132 UAVs Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it had repelled attack by Ukrainian drones The Russian Defence Ministry says that Russian air defence units shot down 29 Ukrainian drones on the night of 5 June. 1 186 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russia

Geran attacked Pryluky Shahed attack on Pryluky: five people killed, including one-year-old child. PHOTO On the night of 5 June, Russian invaders attacked Pryluky in Chernihiv region with attack drones, causing deaths. 10 029 40 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

UAV attack on Chernihiv Ruscists attacked Chernihiv, hitting residential area and enterprise, five people injured (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 3 May, Russian invaders massively attacked Chernihiv. Industrial enterprises and the private sector of the city came under attack. 4 022 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Russians attacked Odesa once again UAV attack on Odesa: residential buildings and civilian infrastructure damaged. Number of injured increased to 5 (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 3 June, Russian invaders massively attacked Odesa. 3 962 2 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Drone attack on Melitopol Substation was attacked in Melitopol. Temporarily occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions left without electricity. PHOTO On the night of Tuesday, 3 June, electricity was cut off in the temporarily occupied regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions due to an attack by drone strikes. 3 094 12 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Russia claims to have shot down 132 UAVs Russian Ministry of Defence reported attack by Ukrainian drones on Russia On the evening of 2 June, Russia was attacked Ukrainian drones, with the Russian Defence Ministry reporting the downing of more than fifty UAVs. 7 697 18 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Drones attacked Zelenograd Drones launched massive attack on Zelenograd near Moscow: hits on technology park were recorded. VIDEO+PHOTOS Strike UAVs of various types attacked different regions of the Russian Federation during the night of 28 May. In the Moscow region, the city of Zelenograd came under attack. 17 028 53 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

drones for Ukraine Ukraine to receive 1,500 more combat drones under international coalition – Latvian Defense Minister Spruds. PHOTOS Ukraine will receive another 1,500 combat drones from Latvia. 1 424 3 Previously in trend: Latvia’s aid to Ukraine

In Kineshma, Ivanovo Region, Russia, Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant was probably attacked. Explosions heard in Ivanovo region of Russia: chemical plant attacked. PHOTO Explosions were heard today in Kineshma, Ivanovo region of the Russian Federation. The Dmitrievsky chemical plant was attacked. 10 769 35 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Massive attack on Kyiv on 24 May Russian forces launch combined strike on Kyiv: 8 injured, fires in three districts. PHOTOS On the night of 24 May, Russian invaders attacked Kyiv with UAVs and ballistic missiles. Aftermath of the shelling is being cleared up in several districts of the capital. 15 538 73 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv

affected factory RF Drones attacked semiconductor device plant in Orel region of Russian Federation: there is damage. PHOTOS A semiconductor device plant was damaged as a result of an attack by seal-less people in Bolkhov, Orel region. 3 229 8 Previously in trend: UAV attack Russia

Shelling of Poltava region on 15 May Air defence forces were active in Poltava region at night: UAV debris fell on private property, causing fire. PHOTOS On the night of May 15, Russian drones attacked Poltava region. Air defense systems were activated in the region. 823 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Consequences of the Russian drone attack on Uman Russian forces attack Uman and its outskirts with drones, one person injured – RMA. PHOTO On the evening of May 7, Russian troops launched a drone attack on Uman and nearby villages. Air defense forces were activated. 3 109 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Cherkasy region

Consequences of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russians strike Zaporizhzhia: buildings damaged, four people injured. PHOTOS On the evening of May 6, Russian forces launched an attack on Zaporizhzhia using strike UAVs. 4 459 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Saransk after attack Drones attacked Tula and Saransk: several enterprises are on fire - media (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 7 May 2025, drones attacked the Russian city of Saransk. 7 956 37 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Consequences of UAV attack Explosions were heard at night in various regions of Russian Federation: air defense systems were activated. VIDEO+PHOTOS Drones flew over multiple regions of Russia overnight on 3 May, with loud explosions reported. Air defense systems were activated in Krasnodar Krai, Anapa, Novorossiysk, and Rostov region. 10 475 22 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Strike on Odesa Russian attack on Odesa: "Shahed" drone hits high-rise building, two people killed. VIDEO&PHOTOS A nighttime Russian drone attack in Odesa killed two people and injured five others. 9 849 36 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Bryansk Massive UAV attack on Bryansk region: "Kremniy-El" plant is under attack. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 28 April, UAVs attacked the "Kremniy-El" plant in Bryansk, which produced electronics for Russia's military needs. 11 078 48 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Odesa region Enemy attacked Odesa region with drones at night, injuring 35-year-old woman. PHOTOS On 27 April, at night, the Russian armed forces attacked the Odesa region with attack drones. 939 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

The enemy struck the Zhytomyr region Enemy attacked civilian infrastructure in Zhytomyr region, there are casualties. PHOTOS On the night of 27 April, the enemy attacked the Zhytomyr region again. Civilian infrastructure was hit by kamikaze drones 1 798 2 Previously in trend: Shahed drone attack on Zhytomyr region

drone attack Russians attacked post office in Kupiansk district with drone: two women were injured. PHOTO On the afternoon of Wednesday, 23 April, an enemy FPV drone struck near the post office in the village of Prykolotne, Kupiansk district. Two women were injured. 480 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv

Another night attack by enemy UAVs in Kyiv region. Night UAV attack on Kyiv region: houses, cars, outbuildings and garages damaged in Bucha district. PHOTOS On the night of 22 April, Russian invaders once again attacked Kyiv region with kamikaze drones. Air defence forces were operating in the region. 2 023 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv region

Drone attack on Odesa Consequences of Russian attack on Odesa. PHOTOS On the night of 22 April, Russians massively attacked Odesa with drones. 6 447 15 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa on 21 April

Consequences of drone attack on Odesa on 21 April Enemy massively attacked Odesa with strike UAVs: 3 people injured, fires broke out - RMA. PHOTOS In the evening of 21 April, Odesa was massively attacked by Russian drones, and there was damage in the city. 4 763 20 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa on 21 April

Small FPV bombers Small FPV bombers tested at training ground by Brave1 developers. PHOTOS Ukrainian developers Brave1 have tested small FPV bombers at the training ground, which are cheap, resistant to EW and multifunctional. 2 430 8 Previously in trend: Military technologies Brave1 developments

Russian missile brigade in Shuya attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces: satellite shows the consequences Aftermath of UAV strike on Russia’s 112th Missile Brigade base in Shuya, Ivanovo region. SATELLITE IMAGES A satellite image confirms that Ukrainian drones damaged a barracks on the grounds of Russia’s 112th Guards Missile Brigade in the city of Shuya, Ivanovo region. This unit was involved in the April 13 attack on Sumy. The UAV strikes took place on April 16 and 17. 4 748 15 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Consequences of Russian shelling of Mykolaiv on 17 April Rescuers extinguished large-scale fire in Mykolaiv after unknown drone strike. PHOTOS In the evening, the enemy attacked Mykolaiv using an unidentified drone. As a result of the attack, warehouses with household goods of a private enterprise caught fire. 1 357 3 Previously in trend: UAV attack of unknown type on Mykolaiv

Shahed attack on Dnipro on 16 April Massive attack on Dnipro by "Shaheds": three people killed, including one child (updated). PHOTOS Late in the evening of 16 April, the enemy attacked Dnipro with drones. Several fires broke out in the city. All of them have now been extinguished. 7 846 22 Previously in trend: Attack on Dnipro

attack on Dnipro Russians attacked Dnipro with drones: two people were killed, 28 others were injured, including four children. PHOTO. (updated) Late on 16 April, Russian invaders attacked the city of Dnipro with drones. There were dead and injured. 7 669 14 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Dnipro

Consequences of drone attack on Kursk Explosions in Kursk at night: region was attacked by drones. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of 15 April, Kursk came under attack from unknown drones. The Russian air defence system was actively operating in the region. 11 254 34 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Consequences of shelling of Odesa Odesa attacked by Russian drones, 5 people injured. PHOTOS On the evening of 13 April, Russian troops attacked Odesa with drones. 3 265 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Shelling of Dnipro and region on 12 April Enemy attacked Dnipro and region with "Shaheds": farm and houses were damaged. PHOTOS In the evening and at night, the Russian invaders attacked the Dnipro region with drones. Defence forces destroyed 17 enemy UAVs. 1 872 1

Explosive objects scattered from UAVs Enemy starts using drones to scatter explosive objects – SES. PHOTO (updated) Russian troops have started using UAVs to scatter explosive objects. 6 142 13

Consequences of attack on Mykolaiv Consequences of enemy attack on Mykolaiv. PHOTOS Mykolaiv is dealing with the aftermath of a nighttime kamikaze drone attack, with apartment blocks, cars, garages and an administrative building damaged. 2 250 2 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

enemy attacked Poltava region Air defence forces and means were deployed in Poltava region at night, man was wounded. PHOTOS On the night of 10 April, the Poltava region was attacked by enemy drones, and air defence forces were engaged. 736 0

Shelling of Mykolaiv on 10 April Day in Mykolaiv region: massive UAV attack on regional centre, shelling of Kutsurub and Ochakiv communities, 10 people wounded (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 10 March, Russian invaders massively attacked Mykolaiv with a "Shahed 131/136" UAV 1 293 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Smoke over Mozdok Drones may have attacked military airfield in Mozdok - media (updated). PHOTO The military airfield in Mozdok was attacked by UAVs at night. 8 092 14 Previously in trend: UAV attack Russia

Consequences of strikes on Kharkiv on 3 April Consequences of enemy UAV attack on Kharkiv: 5 people killed, dozens injured (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS For the third night in a row, Russians are attacking Kharkiv with drones. On the night of 4 April, explosions occurred in Novobavarskyi district. 6 544 19 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv

Attack on Dnipro on 4 April Consequences of enemy attack on Dnipro: three people were injured. PHOTOS On the night of 4 April, Russian drones attacked Dnipro. The strike caused several fires. 1 619 0