An AI‑guided Russian drone struck a civilian area in Ukraine in July, killing three people, according to the New York Times. The newspaper reported that it was the first known case in which AI both guided a drone and selected a target. Both Russia and Ukraine have experimented with battlefield automation, incorporating AI into drones and other systems. According to the report, the drone was equipped with an Nvidia chip and operated entirely by AI. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, describing it as a violation of international law, while Russian officials have not publicly commented. The incident raises questions about the role of autonomous systems in conflict and the applicability of existing laws of war.