Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine on August 26, targeting energy infrastructure and killing at least three people. This is considered Russia’s biggest attack in weeks, with explosions reported across the country, including Kyiv. The attack has caused power and water outages in several cities, and emergency blackouts have been implemented. The attack also triggered the activation of Polish and NATO air defenses in eastern Poland.
A devastating drone attack on Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar has resulted in the deaths of dozens, including families with children. The attack occurred on August 5th as refugees waited to cross into Bangladesh, marking the deadliest known assault on civilians in Rakhine state during recent fighting. Witnesses described scenes of horror, with bodies strewn across the ground and survivors searching desperately for loved ones. The Arakan Army has been accused of carrying out the attack, but the group has denied involvement.
US troops in northeastern Syria were targeted by a drone attack, the second recent incident involving US forces in the Middle East. No injuries were reported, but the attacks raise concerns about potential escalations in the region.
Sudan’s de-facto leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, survived an assassination attempt after two drones struck an army base in eastern Sudan. The attack, which killed at least five people and injured several others, has been blamed by the Sudanese army on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in a power struggle with the army. The 15-month conflict has ravaged the country, leaving thousands dead, millions displaced, and millions more facing hunger. The RSF has been stepping up attacks against the army, aiming to control the capital, Khartoum.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen’s Al Hudaydah Port in retaliation for a drone attack on Tel Aviv that killed a civilian. The Houthi-controlled media reported casualties and damage to storage facilities, while health officials in Yemen confirmed deaths and injuries. The drone attack in Tel Aviv came hours after Israel confirmed the killing of a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.
A powerful explosion shook a building in Tel Aviv on Friday morning, injuring at least two people. The Israeli military is investigating whether the blast was caused by a drone attack, while authorities are working to determine the extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean. The attack is part of the group’s ongoing campaign against international shipping in support of Palestinians against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The Houthis have been accused of launching numerous drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden since November. The United States and Britain have retaliated with strikes against Houthi targets.
An oil facility in Russia’s Krasnodar region, near the Crimean bridge, has suspended operations after a drone attack. The attack, allegedly carried out by Ukraine, caused a fire and damage to a distillation column. Russia claims to have intercepted 66 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine has not claimed direct responsibility for the strike. The attack comes amid a series of strikes on Russian oil facilities, raising concerns about retaliation and a spike in global oil prices.
Ukrainian forces have launched a devastating drone attack on multiple Russian oil depots and energy hubs, including a fuel plant in Smolensk and the Lipetsk Tractor Plant, which produces parts for military vehicles. The attacks, which involved dozens of drones, resulted in raging fires and explosions, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky. Ukrainian officials have claimed responsibility for the strikes, while Russian authorities have admitted to some attacks but downplayed their impact.
Russian forces launched an air strike on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa in the early hours of Tuesday, injuring four children and causing damage to residential and commercial properties. The attack, which involved the use of drones, partially destroyed at least one house. Emergency services assisted in rescuing residents from burning and damaged buildings.
