Tensions Rise as Houthi Drone Attacks Target Israel and Lebanon
A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi group crashed in Eilat, Israel, causing material damage but no casualties, amid ongoing tensions and retaliatory strikes in the region.
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Tensions Rise in Poland Amid Drone Incidents and Airspace Violations
An unidentified flying object, likely a drone with Cyrillic markings, crashed in a field near Majdan-Sielec, Poland, prompting emergency response and investigation.
Poland Labels Drone Crash as Russian Provocation
Polish officials reported that debris from a crashed drone in Poland was identified as a Russian-made drone, which they consider a provocation amid ongoing Ukraine peace discussions. The drone, likely a decoy with a self-destruct warhead, crashed in a field with no casualties, marking another violation of Polish airspace by Russia since the Ukraine invasion. Poland condemned the incident and plans to protest to the perpetrator.
Russian Drone Crashes and Explodes in Eastern Poland, Authorities Say
A Russian military drone crashed and exploded in eastern Poland, near Osiny, causing minor damage but no injuries. Polish officials confirmed the drone was Russian, possibly Iranian-made with a Chinese engine, and viewed the incident as a provocation amid ongoing peace talks and regional tensions involving Russia and NATO.
Houthi Attacks Prompt US Investigation and Ship Abandonment
The US is investigating after an unmanned drone crashed near Hodeidah in Yemen, with uncertainty whether it was shot down by Houthi forces. The US has continued strikes against the Houthis in response to their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, with recent self-defense strikes on mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and unmanned vessels. This incident follows an attack on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, allegedly in retaliation against "American-British aggression" in Yemen.
Russian Drone Crash on Romanian Territory Sparks NATO Response
Romania has accused Russia of an "irresponsible escalation" after a Russian drone crashed on Romanian territory following Moscow's attack on a Ukrainian port. The Romanian foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against the violation of international law and called for an end to Russia's repeated attacks on Ukraine. This is not the first time explosives fired during the Russian war on Ukraine have landed in foreign countries, including EU and NATO members. NATO has condemned the attacks and is closely monitoring the situation.
"Drone Attacks Escalate: Russia and Ukraine Clash in Moscow"
A Ukrainian drone crashed into a railway station in the Russian city of Kursk, injuring five people and causing damage to the building. The incident comes amid increasing reports of shelling and drone attacks by Ukrainian forces as they mount a counteroffensive against Russia. The region has seen previous apparent Ukrainian attacks, and earlier this month, shells fired by Ukraine hit a residential building in the same area. Russia continues to bombard Ukraine, with a recent missile strike in Chernihiv killing seven people and injuring over 100 others.
Russian fighter jet collides with US drone in Black Sea.
The US military has released footage of two Russian fighter jets flying very close to a US drone over the Black Sea, dumping fuel on it and eventually flying into the drone. The video footage appears to show the US craft was damaged by a collision. The release of the video comes two days after the Pentagon said a Russian Su-27 fighter clipped the propeller of an uncrewed MQ-9 Reaper drone that was operating in international airspace, forcing it down into the water.