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Drones

Kremlin says Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war

A worker walks at a site of a building hit by a yesterday's Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
A worker walks at a site of a building hit by a yesterday's Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

A satellite image shows smoke billowing from fire, following drone attacks on a Russian oil facility in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, April 16, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS
A satellite image shows smoke billowing from fire, following drone attacks on a Russian oil facility in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, April 16, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Russian strikes kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack of 2026

The aftermath of a recyclable materials warehouse hit by a Russian missile strike on April 16. Scores were wounded in drone and missile strikes by Russia on Ukrainian cities overnight.
The aftermath of a recyclable materials warehouse hit by a Russian missile strike on April 16. Scores were wounded in drone and missile strikes by Russia on Ukrainian cities overnight.

Ukraine launches 100 attacks with robots on front, military unit tells AFP

Ukrainian servicemen loading ammunition into an unmanned ground vehicle before testing it, on April 10.
Ukrainian servicemen loading ammunition into an unmanned ground vehicle before testing it, on April 10.

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

An AS3 interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle, a part of a modular American-made, AI-powered counter-drone system MEROPS.
An AS3 interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle, a part of a modular American-made, AI-powered counter-drone system MEROPS.

Ukraine’s Zelensky, Italian PM pledge defence, drone cooperation

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attending a joint press conference in Rome, Italy, on April 15.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attending a joint press conference in Rome, Italy, on April 15.

Netherlands to spend $370 million on drones for Ukraine

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks with Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi
Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks with Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi

Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack drones

FILE PHOTO: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during an interview with Reuters in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during an interview with Reuters in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic/File Photo

Russia launches over 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight

Firefighters work at the site of a vehicles repair workshop hit during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine April 14, 2026. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO.
Firefighters work at the site of a vehicles repair workshop hit during overnight Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa region, Ukraine April 14, 2026. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Odesa region/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO.

Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the government's representative residence, in Oslo, Norway, April 14, 2026. Cornelius Poppe/NTB/via REUTERS
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the government's representative residence, in Oslo, Norway, April 14, 2026. Cornelius Poppe/NTB/via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.