Ukraine's General Staff reports strikes on the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery and multiple Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters conducted between April 29 and the night of April 30.

Russia's defence ministry reports 24 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russian regions during a six-hour period. The ministry provided no further details on potential damage or casualties from the overnight operation.

The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that 24 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed over Russian territory during a six-hour period.

Russia adds interceptor drones and laser weapons to its active-duty border air defense forces, according to a new government decree.

The Russian government has issued a decree incorporating interceptor drones and laser weaponry into the active duty forces tasked with protecting the nation's airspace.

Hezbollah launches 8 explosive drones at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. Israeli media reports indicate current defense systems are struggling to counter the evolving fiber-optic drone threat facing deployed forces.

Israeli media reports that Hezbollah launched eight explosive drones at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon this morning, while acknowledging that current defense systems are struggling to counter the threat posed by fiber-optic drone technology.

Israeli forces have advanced 10km into southern Lebanon, according to Northern Command commander Raf Milo. Milo stated that the military does not intend to pull back from the territory.

Raf Milo, commander of Israel’s Northern Command, stated that Israeli forces have advanced 10km into southern Lebanon and do not intend to withdraw.