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: Iranian forces shot down an enemy UAV in the Persian Gulf area amid attacks near Bandar Abbas
A Telegram post citing local media claims attacks occurred near Bandar Abbas and IRGC Navy boats in the Persian Gulf, with air defenses active. It also states that an "enemy UAV" in the Persian Gulf area was destroyed by…
IDF reports Hezbollah explosive drones fell near Shomera by Israel-Lebanon border; no injuries
The IDF said sirens sounded in northern Israel for hostile aircraft infiltration and several suspicious aerial targets were identified before contact was lost. It reported Hezbollah launched multiple explosive drones tha…
IDF reports Hezbollah-launched UAV impacts in Metula and near Israel-Lebanon border
The IDF said a suspicious aerial target impact was identified in Metula and assessed it was a UAV launched by Hezbollah that fell in the area. The IDF also reported two additional UAV launches, with one falling in Israel…
Telegram post claims use of "Yolka" system against Ukrainian UAVs
A Telegram post reports an "effective" use of a system referred to as "Yolka" against UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. No location, date of the incident, or specific drone models are provided in the text.
China showcases compact handheld launcher for interceptor drones
A post describes China demonstrating a compact handheld launcher for interceptor drones, featuring an optical sight and a screen showing the interceptor’s flight to contact with an enemy UAV. The author frames it as an e…
Reports claim Iran shot down three US MQ-9 Reaper drones near Bandar Abbas
A Telegram post cites reports that several US drones conducting reconnaissance near Iran's port of Bandar Abbas were shot down. Iranian channels reportedly claim three MQ-9 Reaper drones were downed; the post also denies…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
WarGonzo report describes volunteer units defending Belgorod region airspace from repeated Ukrainian attacks
A WarGonzo report says volunteer units "Orlan" and "Bars Belgorod" conduct an operation described as "clean sky" to repel repeated Ukrainian attacks in Belgorod region, including in Grayvoron. The post mentions attacks o…
Russia MFA warns of planned systematic strikes on Kyiv defense industry sites linked to UAV production
A WarGonzo post cites Russia's Foreign Ministry saying Russia is beginning systematic strikes on Kyiv military-industrial enterprises, including sites involved in designing, producing, programming and training for UAV us…
Report describes heavy FPV drone threat on road to Grayvoron in Belgorod direction
A WarGonzo report from the Belgorod direction says drone detectors constantly signal enemy UAV presence. The road toward Grayvoron is described as especially dangerous due to a high number of FPV drones.
Report says Ukrainian drones increased attacks on logistics and towns in southern Ukraine and Crimea
A Russian milblog claims Ukrainian forces since early May increased drone strikes on vehicles carrying goods toward Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions and Crimea, disrupting logistics. It also reports frequent drone attack…