UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged international regulation of autonomous weapons like drones due to rising war crime risks. He highlighted their use in Ukraine, Sudan, DR Congo, Myanmar, and the Middle East, noting mass casualties and terrorized civilians. Sudan has seen a significant increase in drone attacks, with over 1,000 civilian deaths this year.
The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, condemned a "sharp increase" in drone warfare in Sudan, where over 1,000 civilians were killed by drone strikes between January and May 2026. The conflict, now in its fourth year, has led to widespread human rights violations and is described as the world's largest hunger crisis.
Over 800 Russian residents were wounded by Ukrainian drone attacks in May, with Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik attributing the rise to increased Western drone deliveries to Ukraine. He stated drones are the deadliest weapon, causing over 78% of civilian casualties.
At least 11 people were killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, including damage to the 11th Century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. Ukraine reported drone attacks in Russia's Tula city, killing three. President Zelensky condemned the attack on the cathedral as a crime against Christian culture.
Crimea is experiencing severe fuel shortages and increased vulnerability due to Ukrainian drone attacks targeting supply routes and infrastructure. Residents face long queues for gas, while experts note the attacks highlight the peninsula's strategic weaknesses.
A large overnight Russian missile and drone barrage killed at least nine people across Ukraine, cut power to 140,000 households, and caused a major fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv. The assault, striking multiple cities, also damaged film studios and injured civilians.
Russian strikes killed nine people in Ukraine, including four in Kyiv and five rescue workers in Kharkiv. The 11th-century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv was damaged. A Ukrainian drone attack in Tula, Russia, killed three people.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack overnight caused a fire at Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery, damaging the Dormition Cathedral. At least nine people were killed across Ukraine, including five rescue workers in Kharkiv. Kyiv reported significant destruction and power outages affecting 140,000 residents.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least five people. The historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was damaged. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response.
Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia's Oryol region killed one person and injured nine, hitting a residential building. A separate drone strike targeted fuel storage facilities in the Yaroslavl region. Britain also detained a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet".
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
A Ukrainian drone strike on a sea terminal in Russia's Krasnodar region killed one person and damaged fuel tanks. The SBU claimed responsibility, calling it part of a campaign to cripple Russia's war funding.
Iran's embassy in India rejected US President Trump's claim that Iran was behind a drone attack on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "baseless." The embassy accused the US of diverting attention from its own attacks on three Indian vessels, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. The US Central Command confirmed targeting the MT Jalveer tanker, stating it was in response to the crew's failure to comply with directions.
A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and caused a fire at a sea terminal in Russia's southern port of Temryuk. Meanwhile, EU ambassadors agreed to advance accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, a significant step for Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
Disputes have arisen in Finland regarding payments to workers who lost their jobs or were late due to Ukrainian drone attacks. The controversy emerged after a meeting between government representatives and major employers, where a decision on payments to those affected was reportedly made. Previously, the Confederation of Finnish Industries argued against paying wages to those jobless due to drone threats, but employer organizations now consider the new decision more legitimate.
Iran has called US President Donald Trump's claim of a drone attack on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz "baseless." The Iranian embassy stated the accusation is an attempt to divert attention from recent US military strikes on merchant vessels in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian mariners.
A fire broke out at a sea terminal in the Temryuk district of Krasnodar Krai following a drone attack. According to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev, drone debris caused the blaze, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. Emergency services are working to extinguish the fire.
US President Donald Trump on Friday implicated Iran in alleged drone attacks against Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing anger over American missile strikes that killed three Indian sailors. New Delhi summoned a senior US diplomat to convey its displeasure over the attacks.
Russian official Vladimir Saldo reported that the enemy is attempting a mass drone attack on the Kherson region, according to a post on his Telegram channel.
A child was injured in the Klimovsky district as a result of an FPV drone attack. The boy was reportedly walking in the yard when the incident occurred. Medics provided assistance, and the child has been hospitalized.
A Ukrainian drone attack has virtually destroyed the historical building housing the Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev stated that while the stone walls sustained minimal damage, the painting itself was destroyed. However, digitization efforts may allow for its recovery.
A strike on Wednesday evening cut power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, forcing it onto backup generators. The IAEA reported no radiation leak but warned of constant dangers. Ukraine also struck a Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar, injuring three.
A drone attack attributed to Ukrainian forces has caused significant damage to a residential building and a nearby business center in Krasnodar. Windows were shattered, and debris littered the area. 80 residents were evacuated from the apartment building and have since returned home. Two individuals received medical attention.
A woman in Sevastopol sustained shrapnel wounds to her abdomen following a night attack by 33 Ukrainian drones. Debris damaged homes, cars, and a cafe, sparking five fires.
