[96918] Unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in a house yard in Kastamonu province, Turkey

Unmanned aerial vehicle crash in Turkey

An unusual incident occurred today (June 23, 2026) in Kastamonu province, Turkey, when an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed in the yard of a house in the Cide district. According to reports, the 200 kg vehicle fell just about 10 meters away from the structure, caught fire, and was rendered inoperable.

Many news networks, including Son Dakika Haberler Gündem and GündemX, reported on the moments of fear experienced by the residents of the house following the fall and the fire that broke out as a result. Images from the scene that were circulated on social media show that the vehicle was completely rendered unusable.

The gdh agency, which usually reports on general current affairs news, noted that local security authorities have launched an in-depth investigation to identify the source of the vehicle and its owner. As of now, no official information has been provided by military or government officials regarding the question of whether it is an aircraft of the Turkish Air Force or another entity.