9676 visitors online
Recent drone attacks by Russian forces on Ukrainian regions continue to highlight the escalating tension. Notably, the city of Odesa and its surrounding districts experienced significant impacts, including explosions and fires. As drones play a pivotal role in the conflict, the Ukrainian Armed Forces remain on high alert, adapting tactical strategies to counter these UAV threats. With regions like Zaporizhzhia emphasizing the tactical advantages provided by drones, the situation underscores ongoing challenges, particularly concerning command quality and resource management. These attacks not only affect critical infrastructure but also pose a continued threat to civilian life and regional stability.

What is the impact of drone attacks on Odesa and its surroundings?

Drone attacks have caused explosions, fires, and significant infrastructure damage in Odesa. The city's proximity to conflict zones makes it a frequent target, which disrupts daily life and poses risks to civilian safety. The region has faced recurrent strikes, affecting both civilian properties and critical infrastructure, thereby underscoring the complex security dynamics at play.

How is Ukraine's military responding to increased drone attacks?

Ukraine's military is enhancing its defensive strategies and tactical deployments to mitigate the impact of drone attacks. The Air Force is actively engaging in the detection and destruction of enemy UAVs. This involves leveraging advanced air defense systems and adapting to the evolving technological landscape of drone warfare, thereby aiming to protect strategic assets and civilian lives.

What are the strategic advantages of drones in the Zaporizhzhia direction?

Drones in the Zaporizhzhia direction provide significant tactical advantages due to the geography and the operational flexibility they offer. These UAVs enable precise and rapid responses to threats, enhance reconnaissance capabilities, and facilitate effective coordination across the frontlines, thereby strengthening Ukraine's defensive posture amidst ongoing hostilities.

What measures has Ukraine taken to enhance drone component imports?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws that amend the Tax and Customs Codes to extend benefits for importing drone components. This legislative move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities by ensuring a steady supply of essential parts, thereby supporting the sustained production and deployment of UAVs in combat operations.

How have drone attacks affected infrastructure in Ukrainian regions?

Drone attacks have resulted in extensive damage to infrastructure across multiple Ukrainian regions. These strikes target energy facilities, residential areas, and crucial industrial zones, leading to disruptions in power supply, structural damage, and significant socio-economic impacts. The resilience of local infrastructure is constantly tested by the frequency and intensity of such attacks.

What role do drones play in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine?

Drones play a critical role in modern warfare dynamics, offering strategic advantages in surveillance, targeting, and assault operations. In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, drones are pivotal for both offensive strikes and intelligence gathering, impacting military strategies and shaping the course of engagements. Their usage reflects the ongoing evolution of conflict methodologies in the region.

show details

Videos news drone

air defence Air defence forces destroyed over 30,000 enemy targets in February, including "Kinzhal" and "Zircon" missiles. VIDEO During February 2026, the Air Defence Forces destroyed more than 30,000 enemy air targets. 383 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Destruction of Russian drones

Dubai International Airport damaged by Iranian drone attack Iranian drone attacks Dubai International Airport: casualties reported. VIDEO An Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport. Four employees were injured. 8 586 84 Previously in trend: regime change in Iran

Iran attacked Kuwait airport with a drone, there are casualties Iran attacked Kuwait’s international airport with drone: there are casualties. VIDEO An Iranian drone attacked Kuwait International Airport. Several employees suffered minor injuries as a result of the attack. 8 231 35 Previously in trend: Israel’s strike against Iran US strikes on Iran

Dorogobuzh hit Dorogobuzh nitrogen fertiliser plant attacked in Smolensk region: fire rages. VIDEO+PHOTO In the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation, strike drones attacked the Dorogobuzh nitrogen fertiliser plant. 6 907 17 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Attack on Zaporizhzhia Russia launched eight strikes on Zaporizhzhia: five people wounded, including child (updated) Three people, including a child, were wounded in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian attack. 1 950 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

General Staff on the destruction of Russian equipment S-300VM air defence missile system launcher, UAV control centres and concentrations of Russian forces and equipment were hit, - General Staff As part of ongoing measures to reduce the offensive capabilities of the Russian aggressor, units of the Defence Forces continue to strike important enemy targets on its territory and in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Ukraine. 1 525 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian UAV Operators of 1020th ZRAP landed 29 enemy "Gerbera" drones. VIDEO Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners continue to effectively counter new developments from the Russian military-industrial complex, which the occupiers are launching en masse into our airspace. According to Censor.NET, fighters from the 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile Artillery Regiment (ZRAP) demonstrated phenomenal results, destroying 29 Gerbera-type drones at once. 1 356 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

strike on Lukoil Oil refinery hit in Russia’s Volgograd, fire breaks out. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of February 11, 2026, residents of Russia’s Volgograd reported a large number of explosions. The regional governor confirmed a fire at a plant in the south of the city. 6 047 31 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Strikes on Russia’s oil refining sector

Tymofiiko "When I write, I can distract myself": story of commander of company of UAV operators and writer Serhii Tymofiiko. VIDEO+PHOTO Serhii Tymofiiko, commander of the 63rd SMB's UAV company, talked about how he combines commanding his unit with his literary activities. Serhii edited his last two books during the fighting in the Serebryanskyi Forest, and is now writing a new thriller novel. 1 472 2

Air defence operations in January Ukrainian air defence destroyed 9,707 air targets in January, - Air Force. VIDEO During January 2026, the Defence Forces' air defence destroyed 9,707 enemy air targets. 639 3 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Ukrainian drone attacks Russian UAV Operators of 10th SMAB "Edelweiss" destroyed 23 Russian "Molniya" drones with help of anti-aircraft drones. VIDEO Soldiers of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" are demonstrating impressive results in using the latest technologies to combat enemy air targets. According to Censor.NET, a video has been published online showing the mass destruction of Russian "Molniya" drones using Ukrainian anti-aircraft drones. 2 181 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Oil refinery on fire in Slavyansk, Kuban Drones attacked Slavyansk-on-Kuban: reports of fire at oil refinery. VIDEO Fragments of the UAV fell on the territory of two enterprises in Slavyansk-on-Kuban, Russia (Krasnodar Krai), causing fires and injuring one person. 3 744 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

UAV Drones of 7th Air Assault Corps eliminate nearly 500 occupiers in second ten-day period of January. VIDEO Service members of the UAV Systems Coordination Center of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated or wounded 471 Russian occupiers between January 10 and 20. 1 224 0 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Attack on Zaporizhzhia on 21 January Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia: one person wounded. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 22 January, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia using strike drones. 968 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

Anti-aircraft drone attacks enemy drone No pause in sky: SIGNUM "landed" 12 enemy drones in the Lyman direction. VIDEO In the Lyman direction, the SIGNUM unit demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in combating Russian unmanned aerial vehicles. 2 292 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Attack on thermal power plant in Orel and Belgorod, Russia Energy infrastructure attacked in Belgorod and Orel, Russian Federation. VIDEO On the night of 21 January, the Russian cities of Belgorod and Orel were hit by missile and drone attacks. 6 541 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russia

Destruction of a Russian drone 80th Brigade paratroopers shoot down enemy Forpost UAV worth $7.5m over Sumy region. VIDEO Air defense troops of the 80th Separate Air Assault Halytska Brigade (8th Air Assault Corps) continue to demonstrate high effectiveness in protecting Ukrainian skies. Recently over Sumy region, they destroyed one of the most expensive and rarest targets in Russia’s drone arsenal — a Forpost reconnaissance UAV. 3 680 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

In Kostiantynivka, a drone dropped food to a woman Wrote "I am asking for bread" in snow: in Kostiantynivka, UAV operator dropped food to elderly woman. VIDEO In the frontline city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, a local resident left a message in the snow asking for bread. A drone operator dropped food supplies to the woman from a drone. 7 474 31 Previously in trend: humanitarian aid

Russian soldier approaches ambush drone Ukrainian ambush drone finally got its Russian. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian USF drone operators successfully used an FPV drone in ambush mode. The target was a Russian occupier wandering through the woods. 9 078 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The plant in Taganrog after the attack Drones attack Taganrog: aircraft repair plant and drone component manufacturer under attack. VIDEO On the morning of 13 January 2026, Ukrainian UAVs attack the city of Taganrog in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation. 5 113 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Drone attacks Russian RGC Fighters of 5th Assault Brigade destroyed four Russian ground robotic complexes. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed four Russian ground robotic systems that the enemy used for logistical support and fire support for their units. 2 825 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Shelling of Kyiv Russia launched nearly 1,100 drones, more than 890 guided aerial bombs and more than 50 missiles at Ukraine in week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO This week, Russia attacked Ukraine with strike drones, guided aerial bombs, and various types of missiles, including Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missiles. 2 234 41 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Attack on Zaporizhzhia on 2 January Russian UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia: two fires recorded in the city. PHOTOS Zaporizhzhia was attacked by Russian drones at night. At least two fires were recorded in the city, as reported by Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, on his Telegram channel. 1 790 2 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

Drones attacked oil refineries in Russia Drones attacked Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia at night. VIDEO On New Year's Eve, fires broke out at two fuel infrastructure facilities in Russia: an oil depot in the village of Lyudinovo in the Kaluga region and the Ilsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai. 5 697 12 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

attack on the Tula plant Drones attacked rubber production plant in Tula region: fire broke out. VIDEO The Yefremovsky Synthetic Rubber Plant in the city of Yefremov, Tula Region, Russian Federation, was attacked on the night of 24 December, causing a fire at the enterprise. 3 579 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

A fire was reported in the Stavropol Krai after an attack by Ukrainian drones In Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, drones attacked industrial zone, causing fire. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 23 December, Ukrainian drones attacked the Stavropol Krai of the Russian Federation. The industrial zone in Budyonnovsk was hit. 3 416 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Explosions in Rostov-on-Don: Russian air defence claims to have shot down drones Massive attack on Rostov-on-Don: explosions heard in city and fire broke out. VIDEO On the night of 15 December, an air raid alert was declared in Rostov-on-Don due to the threat of drone attacks. The first explosions were heard at around 2:20 a.m. 8 067 10 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Odesa region after shelling Russian strikes on energy infrastructure: over 1,500 strike drones, KABs and missiles launched in week. Hundreds of thousands of families left without power, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector have led to power outages in Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kherson, Chernihiv, and other regions. In total, the Russians have launched more than 1,500 strike drones, nearly 900 guided aerial bombs, and 46 missiles of various types at Ukraine this week. 1 230 24 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector

Veliky Novgorod: drones strike chemical plant Drones attacked chemical plant in Veliky Novgorod: large-scale fire broke out. VIDEO On the night of 11 December, Veliky Novgorod was attacked by drones. According to preliminary data, the strike hit a chemical plant, causing a large fire.  5 714 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Ukraine war latest: FPV drone destroys Russian Courier UGV In Sumy direction, FPV drone of Armed Forces of Ukraine destroys Russian Courier ground drone carrying ammunition. VIDEO In the Sumy sector, Ukrainian strike drones have once again effectively targeted Russian equipment. FPV drone pilots took out a Russian Courier unmanned ground vehicle that was transporting ammunition to the occupiers’ forward positions. 3 867 9

Ukrainian Armor unveils Protector UGV with Tavria-12.7 module Ukrainian Armor presents combat version of Protector UGV: control range up to 400 km. VIDEO Ukrainian Armor has presented a combat version of the Protector unmanned ground vehicle fitted with a Tavria-12.7 module. 9 391 23 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Destruction of Russian UAVs Southern Defence Forces shot down 13 enemy UAVs: "Molniya" and "Supercam" drones destroyed. VIDEO The Southern Defence Forces reported the successful destruction of another group of Russian drones that were attempting to conduct reconnaissance and attack Ukrainian positions. 808 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Russia claims to have shot down more than 120 Ukrainian drones overnight Russia claims to have shot down more than 120 Ukrainian drones overnight: Energozapchast plant in Cheboksary likely attacked. VIDEO According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, Russian air defence forces allegedly shot down more than 120 Ukrainian drones in various regions last night, including Crimea, Belgorod, Ryazan and other areas. 2 909 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Okhtyrka under drone attack: fire in a high-rise building and at least seven injured Consequences of strike on high-rise building in Okhtyrka. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the evening of 7 December, Russian invaders attacked Okhtyrka in the Sumy region with drones. The drones hit a high-rise building, causing a fire in apartments on the 2nd to 5th floors. 3 818 3 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

attack on an enemy reconnaissance drone Five Russian reconnaissance drones were destroyed by SIGNUM pilots in Lyman direction. VIDEO Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion have once again successfully carried out Russian aerial reconnaissance in the Lyman direction. 2 358 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

UAV strike in Grozny Grozny City complex is on fire in capital of Russian Chechnya after drone attack. VIDEO A powerful explosion rocked one of the towers of the Grozny City complex in the Chechen capital, destroying the facade of several upper floors. 15 857 57 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

Russian drone in Moldova Crashed drone resembling Russian Gerbera UAV found in Moldova. VIDEO In central Moldova’s Sîngerei district, a drone resembling a Russian Gerbera-type UAV has been found. 1 889 8 Previously in trend: Wreckage of a Russian drone in Moldova and Romania Incursion of Russian Federation drones into Moldova

Drones attacked the Orel region: oil depot in Livny is on fire Drones attacked Orel region: an oil depot in Livny is on fire. VIDEO A fire broke out at an oil depot in the town of Livny, Orel region, the Russian Federation, as a result of a drone attack. 5 868 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian drones attacked Tuapse Drones attacked Tuapse: oil refinery and port were likely hit. VIDEO On the morning of 2 December, the city of Tuapse in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation was subjected to a massive drone attack. 6 026 7 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Drones attacked the Saratov region Russia reported attack by 136 UAVs: explosions heard in Saratov region and Taganrog. VIDEO The Russian Ministry of Defence said that on the night of 28 November, their air defence forces allegedly destroyed 136 "Ukrainian UAVs". A series of explosions was heard in the Saratov region. 4 980 10 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Russian Federation attack on Kyiv Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: death toll rises to seven, 14 people injured (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 25 November, the Russian army launched a massive attack on Kyiv with missiles and drones. Casualties have been reported. 24 767 85 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

DRES after the attack Large-scale fire at thermal power plant near Moscow after drone attack. VIDEO+PHOTOS A power station is on fire in Shatura, Moscow Region, Russia, following a drone attack. The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that two drones were shot down over the Moscow region. 11 627 56 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian energy system

attack on Oryol Explosions rock Russian city of Orel: drone attack has been reported, with local CHP plant likely targeted. VIDEO&PHOTOS On Sunday evening, 16 November, explosions were heard in the Russian city of Oryol. Posts online claim that drones attacked the local CHP plant. 5 787 17 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia Drone attack on Russian regions

Temporarily occupied Donetsk is under massive drone attack Drones attacking occupied Donetsk en masse: explosions heard, power outages occur. VIDEO+PHOTO On the evening of 13 November, the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk came under attack from Ukrainian drones. 6 601 23 Previously in trend: Explosions in Donetsk UAV attack on Donetsk

Drone attack on Novorossiysk: "Sheshkharis" oil depot damaged, casualties reported Drones attacked oil terminal in Novorossiysk: fire broke out at large export hub. VIDEO On the night of 14 November, Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in Novorossiysk. 9 424 23 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Strikes on Russia’s oil ports

Fire at Stavrolen Explosions rocked Budyonnovsk, Russia: Stavrolen petrochemical plant was likely attacked. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the night of Wednesday, 12 November, explosions were heard in Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russian Federation, during an air raid alert. The region was attacked by drones. 5 250 18 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Russia claimed to have repelled a drone attack in Tuapse, and airports implemented the "Carpet" plan Marine drones attacked Tuapse: probable hit recorded near berth 167. VIDEO On the night of 10 November, naval drones attacked the Russian city of Tuapse on the Black Sea coast. 6 414 17 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

Tragedy in Dnipro after drone strike: 1 dead, 10 wounded Russian attack on Dnipro: 3 people already dead, another one still missing. Children among the victims (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS A Russian drone destroyed apartments in a nine-story building in Dnipro. Twenty-eight people were evacuated, one woman was killed, and ten were injured, including children. 6 666 17 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Dnipro