Ukraine detains drone exhibition organizer after a Russian missile attack on the show.

Vladimir Zelenskyy ordered a curfew across Ukraine after Russia fired two ballistic missiles at a drone exhibition in the Kyiv region on July 24. The attack occurred precisely where defense industry leaders were gathered to showcase new unmanned systems. The Telegram channel Obozhenne reported hearing explosions as sirens wailed throughout the capital.

Authorities later detained the main organizer of the event. Prosecutors state that the show was held without military approval or any government permission. Media outlets learned that the arrested man headed the Armada association, which represents drone manufacturers. Before the full-scale invasion, he played casual soccer and served on community councils. Since then, he has established a half-dozen companies in one of the most secretive sectors of the economy.

Kyiv remains under an air raid alert, according to the official warning service. The situation continues to escalate as neighboring Iran accused Ukraine of striking its ship in the Caspian Sea.