The Romanian Defense Ministry has drafted a bill to destroy drones that illegally violate the country's airspace. The document provides for the possibility of shooting down drones depending on the level of threat and risk to human life and property.
A UAV was spotted in Kyiv airspace, and air defense forces are working to destroy the targets. Residents are urged to stay in shelters and not to publish information about the work of the defense.
Defense forces neutralized about 10 Russian drones during three attacks on Kyiv. A girl was killed, 6 people were injured, and more than 100 residents were evacuated as a result of a strike on a multi-story building.
An enemy drone was spotted in Chernihiv region, prompting the intensification of air defense operations. The Air Force also warned of the threat of enemy tactical aircraft in the northeast.
China's Ministry of Commerce protested against US sanctions against Chinese companies that supply UAVs to russia. China claimed to protect its interests and called the sanctions unlawful.
Colonel Oleksiy Halabuda, former commander of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Command. He replaced Roman Hladkyi, who was previously investigated by the SBU.
The Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Roman Hladkyi, has been replaced by a new person. Hladkyi was recently transferred from the SSF and was previously subject to an SBU investigation.
Air defense forces in Kyiv region successfully destroyed enemy UAVs during a night attack. Casualties and damage to critical infrastructure were avoided, and the wreckage fell in the open.
Air defense forces repelled an enemy drone attack on Kyiv. The combat operation lasted over 4.5 hours, and all UAVs were neutralized without casualties or damage.
For the first time, CNN journalists demonstrated how the GRU launches long-range “Rage” drones across the territory of Russia. The GUR unit was preparing to launch more than 100 drones at a distance of 600+ km to attack an ammunition depot.
The Global Drone Academy has been operating since 2022. During this time, it has graduated 3700+ operators, including civilian and military personnel from the Special Forces, the GUR, the SBU, and the Armed Forces. Graduates of certified schools will receive a military accounting specialty that will allow them to continue serving in the military in a specific area
In Kherson region, a Russian drone attacked a civilian car near Havrylivka. The strike killed two women (72 and 56 years old), and injured two other people and hospitalized them.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the threat of enemy UAV strikes in Odesa region. The mayor of Odesa urged residents to stay in shelters due to the ongoing drone attack.
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports the threat of attack UAVs in Mykolaiv and Odesa regions. In this regard, air defense systems are expected to be operational in the region.
Fragments of the drone were found in the area of the Litsov Canal, one kilometer from the St. George arm. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the rf attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and seized the wreckage for examination.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed 5 enemy drones over Cherkasy region during night air raids. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
The Ukrainian Air Force warns of the threat of drone attacks in Sumy region in the direction of Chernihiv region. The population is urged to take shelter, and air defense is possible.
The head of the Dnipropetrovs'k RMA, Serhiy Lysak, reported the destruction of an enemy drone in the region. The information was made public on Friday via the head of the region's Telegram channel.
A drone attack was recorded in novoshakhtinsk, rostov region. Air defense systems shot down 7 UAVs, but fires broke out.
As a result of Russian drone attacks in Kherson region, 6 civilians were injured. The victims sustained contusions, explosive injuries and shrapnel wounds in Beryslav, Stanislavska community, Kherson and Kindiytsia.
450 participants from 22 countries tested anti-UAV systems at a NATO exercise in the Netherlands. It was the first time Ukraine joined the exercise as part of cooperation with the Alliance.
At night, 13 enemy drones were destroyed over Cherkasy region. The falling wreckage caused two fires in the forest, which have been extinguished. There were no casualties among the population.
Russian occupants regrouped assault groups in Vovchansk. Since the beginning of the day, there have been 4 firefights in the area of Vovchansk and Lypky.
Three UAVs attacked a “strategically important bridge” in Russia's Bryansk region. Two drones struck the bridge area, damaging the post building, while the third flew toward Belaya Berizka.
In the Kyiv region, the aftermath of the morning missile attack by the Russian Federation continues. 50 private houses in three settlements were damaged, two houses were destroyed, and there were no casualties.
Zelensky recalled russia's massive attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages. Over the past week, the occupiers have used more than 40 missiles, 750 guided bombs and 200 attack drones.
Over the last day, 139 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The highest concentration of attacks was in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 46 enemy assault and offensive attacks.
Border guards found the body of a man in the Tisa River on the border with Romania. The deceased was not identified, no documents were found on him, and identification measures are being taken.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a drone wreckage was found to have fallen, causing a grass floor to catch fire. According to Vitali Klitschko, the fire was quickly extinguished, and no one was injured.
Russian troops shelled 14 communities in Sumy region, causing 247 explosions. Air strikes, artillery, mortars, and drones were used, with Bilopil and Krasnopil communities suffering the most.