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.
Armed groups in Colombia increasingly use cheap drones in conflict
A report describes armed groups in Colombia expanding their use of inexpensive, widely available drones, increasing fear among civilians. The piece focuses on the broader trend of drone adoption rather than a single conf…
Ukraine says it struck Russia's Rubicon drone unit in occupied eastern Ukraine
Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine. The report is mentioned in the context of wider Russia-Ukraine attacks and retaliation claims.
Ukraine denies Russian claim that drone strike killed civilians in occupied Luhansk Oblast
Ukraine rejected a Russian claim that a drone strike killed civilians in Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast. The report concerns an alleged UAV attack and disputed civilian casualties.
NATO trains near Russia for drone-centric battlefield, Kyiv Independent reports
A Kyiv Independent field report describes NATO training near Russia’s border focused on preparing for a battlefield dominated by drones. The piece centers on military readiness and training adaptations rather than a spec…
Russia to boost university admissions for students who pass a drone piloting exam
Russia is reported to be offering university admission advantages to students who pass a drone piloting exam. The measure indicates an institutional push to expand drone-related skills among youth.
Russia claims Ukrainian drone strike hit dormitory in occupied Luhansk Oblast; Kyiv denies
Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone strike hit a dormitory in occupied Luhansk Oblast and caused deaths. Ukrainian officials described the claim as misleading information.
Drone debris triggers fire at oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia
Reuters reports that falling drone debris caused a fire at an oil terminal in Novorossiysk. The incident is described as resulting from drone debris rather than a direct impact.
Nordic and Baltic states condemn Russian threats over drone incursions
Nordic and Baltic states condemned Russian threats linked to alleged drone incursions. The report concerns cross-border drone violations and related diplomatic tensions, without detailing specific strike damage or casual…
Post claims Ukraine's summer 2026 campaign is using drones to deny a key route to Russia
A social-media post states that Ukraine's summer 2026 campaign is beginning to deny a route to Russian forces using drones, contrasting it with the 2023 summer campaign. No specific strike, location, or damage details ar…
Report claims hundreds of Ukrainian attack drones headed toward targets in Russia
A social media post claims hundreds of Ukrainian attack drones were en route to targets in Russia on the night of May 22, 2026. The post says Ukraine has conducted major drone raids nightly during the week, pressuring Ru…