Events
Drone strikes, counter-UAS deployments, civilian incidents and exercises worldwide. Each entry is linked to the relevant drone, country and counter-UAS systems where possible.
Report claims Russian drones struck Prydniprovska TPP, causing power outages in Dnipro
A Telegram post claims Russian drones hit the Prydniprovska thermal power plant. It says serious electricity disruptions began in Dnipro (Dnipropetrovsk).
Report lists Geran drone strikes across Ukraine on 20 Oct 2026, including Kyiv
A Telegram post claims a series of strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions on 20 October 2026, repeatedly attributing explosions to "Geran" loitering munitions. It also mentions a fire at the PS330 "Nyvky" substation i…
Fundraising post seeks Mavic 3T thermal drone for UAV unit operating on Kramatorsk direction
A Telegram post appeals for donations to purchase a DJI Mavic 3T with a thermal imager for a UAV unit operating on the Kramatorsk direction. It describes the drone’s intended use for night operations, reconnaissance, and…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3 (combat-modified)
NATO plans to boost surveillance in Black Sea after drone incidents near Romania and Bulgaria
A Russian milblog claims NATO said on 20 October it would increase military presence and surveillance in the Black Sea region after a series of UAV and maritime drone incidents near Romania and Bulgaria. The post also al…
Report claims Syrian drone operators deployed to camps in Yemen and Saudi Arabia to train UAV units
A Telegram post citing Lebanese outlet Al Akhbar claims dozens of Syrian drone operators arrived at camps in Asir, Hadramaut, and Al-Dhale to train Yemenis and form UAV units. The post frames this as part of alleged prep…
Report claims Ukrainian drone remotely laid mine causing fatal blast on Dobropillia front direction
A Telegram post cites a Russian pro-war blogger describing an explosion allegedly caused by a mine remotely emplaced by a Ukrainian drone on the Dobropillia direction of the front. The account reports multiple fatalities…
Ukrainian air defenses shoot down a Russian Shahed drone over Ukraine
A post claims to show footage of Ukrainian air defense forces shooting down a Russian Shahed loitering munition/drone in Ukrainian airspace. The exact location and time of the shootdown are not specified in the text.
Ukrainian soldier reportedly evacuated from a position by drone in a first-of-its-kind operation
A Telegram post claims a soldier from Ukraine's 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade was evacuated by air from a combat position using a drone, described as a world first. The post links to a YouTube interview for details bu…
Ukraine highlights interceptor-drone crews as part of integrated air defense against Shahed-type UAVs
Ukraine’s General Staff describes the development and operational role of interceptor-drone crews within the Air Force’s direct air-defense cover forces. The post says these drones engage aerial targets, including Shahed…
Ukraine reports overnight attack with Shahed-type UAVs and missiles; 150 drones downed/suppressed
Ukraine's Air Force/General Staff reported that from 18:00 on Oct 20 through the night of Oct 21, Russia launched Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 strike UAVs including Shahed-type drones from multiple directions. Ukra…