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.
Russian 'Vostok' group report claims FPV drone and UAV strikes and destruction of UAV assets over past day
A Russian Telegram report claims artillery and FPV-drone operators struck Ukrainian personnel and equipment across multiple settlements in the 'Vostok' group area over the past 24 hours. It also claims destruction of num…
IDF says it struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after explosive drones launched at troops
The IDF said it struck Hezbollah personnel and infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage sites and a command center in a building previously used as a hospital. The strikes were described as a respons…
IDF says Hezbollah launched two drones at IDF forces in southern Lebanon; one downed and IDF strikes followed
The IDF reported that Hezbollah launched two drones toward IDF soldiers operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon, and that one drone was shot down with no IDF injuries. The IDF said it began striking in souther…
Germany plans national counter-UAV measures near major airports and critical infrastructure
Germany's Interior Ministry is preparing a national plan to counter drones and cyberattacks, citing concerns about intensified "hybrid attacks" from Russia. The plan reportedly includes mobile police units near major air…
South Korea outlines AI and drone integration plans to reduce frontline manpower near the DMZ
A Russian milblog post describes South Korea’s Defense AX Sprint program and related plans to integrate AI and large numbers of drones into military operations. It highlights proposals to reduce troop numbers at forward …
UK-Ukraine AI cooperation agreement includes projects for AI chips for drones and autonomous systems
A Russian milblog post claims the UK and Ukraine signed an AI cooperation agreement giving the UK access to Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs data to train recognition algorithms, including for UAVs. It also mentions pilot proj…
Ukrainian SIGNUM unit reports FPV fiber-optic drone strikes on Russian infantry on Lyman axis
A Telegram post claims pilots from the SIGNUM unit used fiber-optic FPV drones to strike Russian infantry positions on the Lyman direction. No casualty figures or exact location details are provided.
Report says Russian drones routinely target civilians in apartment buildings in Kherson
A Telegram post claims Russian forces conduct daily drone attacks in Kherson, allegedly targeting civilians in residential multi-apartment buildings. No specific incident time, casualties, or drone model is provided.
Ukrainian drone operators claim strike on Ryazan oil refinery overnight Sept. 6
A Ukrainian Telegram post claims UAV operators from the 1st Separate UAV Center and the 414th UAV Brigade "Birds of Magyar" struck the Ryazan oil refinery during the night of September 6. The post says Russia even scramb…
Ukraine reports Russian drone attack with 108 UAVs; 88 targets downed or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched a large overnight UAV attack involving 108 strike drones and decoys, including Shahed-type UAVs and S8000 "Banderol". As of 09:30, Ukraine said 82 drones of various t…