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 special forces report using Elka interceptor drone to down a Ukrainian strike UAV near Donetsk
A Telegram post claims Russian special forces used a handheld kinetic interceptor UAV called "Ёлка" to shoot down a Ukrainian strike drone in the direction of Donetsk. No casualties or damage details are provided.
IDF chief says drone threat will be overcome; solutions being developed and launch squads pursued
In remarks during a visit to IDF positions in the Mount Dov area, the IDF Chief of Staff said the drone threat is a challenge but that operational and technological solutions are being developed and implemented. He also …
WarGonzo claims FPV drones struck enemy communications and EW antennas on towers
A Telegram post says operators of the 80th Separate Reconnaissance Battalion “Sparta” used FPV drones to strike radio communications antennas, FPV-related antennas, and electronic warfare antennas mounted on towers in th…
Rybar digest cites a drone incident in Romania
A Rybar digest for 29 May references an incident described as a UAV/drone falling or arriving in Romania. The post provides no specific location, timing, drone type, or damage/casualty details in the excerpt.
Report says Ukrainian infiltration group in Tolstoy was hit by drone strikes near Dnipropetrovsk border
A Russian milblog claims a small Ukrainian assault/infiltration group reached the settlement of Tolstoy and was then struck by drones, citing alleged “objective control” footage. The post discusses ongoing small-unit fig…
Rybar claims a drone struck Romania, cited as pretext to seize Russia's consulate in Constanța
A Rybar video roundup alleges a drone impacted Romania, described as possibly a Russian "Geran" or a Ukrainian drone. The post claims the incident was used as a pretext to take Russia's consulate in Constanța, but provid…
Russian milblog proposes sustained Geran and glide-bomb strikes on Dnipro bridges in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro
A Rybar post argues for "mirror measures" against Ukrainian logistics by regularly striking bridges over the Dnipro River, especially in Zaporizhzhia and also in Dnipro (Dnipropetrovsk). It suggests using Geran drones (i…
Drone reportedly fell in Galați, Romania, cited amid closure of Russian consulate in Constanța
A post claims a drone fell in Galați, Romania, and says the incident was used as a pretext for Romania to close Russia’s consulate in Constanța and declare the consul general persona non grata. The text discusses Romania…
Ukrainian drone operators reported strikes on Russian troops and logistics in Donetsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones of various types killed dozens of Russian assault troops and destroyed logistical transport in rear areas of Donetsk Oblast. The post attributes the footage to drone operators of t…
Ukrainian SIGNUM battalion reports FPV fiber-optic drone strikes on Russian infantry near Lyman
A Telegram post claims pilots of the SIGNUM battalion used fiber-optic FPV drones to attack Russian assault infantry on the Lyman direction. The post describes ongoing Russian infantry pressure and promotes videos of the…