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.
Rybar digest mentions Estonia allegedly downed a Ukrainian UAV
A Rybar digest post includes a claim that Estonians "seem to have shot down" a Ukrainian UAV. No further details on the incident, location, timing, or damage are provided in the text.
Rybar claims drone-enabled strikes on Ukrainian rail infrastructure intensified in early 2026
A Rybar video roundup claims Russian strikes on Ukrainian railways, locomotive depots and other rail infrastructure have increased since early 2026, with over 130 objects hit and more than half being moving trains. The p…
Rybar reports Russian forces supported by aviation, artillery and drone operators west of Huliaipole
A Russian milblogger claims fighting continues on the eastern Zaporizhzhia direction west of Huliaipole, including around Verkhnia Tersa and Vozdvyzhenka. The post states Russian advances are supported by aviation, artil…
Report cites increased drone use affecting fighting near Stepnohirsk and logistics strikes in Zaporizhzhia and southern Donetsk
A Russian milblogger claims the situation worsened around Stepnohirsk and nearby settlements, citing Ukrainian superiority in drone numbers impacting Russian positions. The post also alleges systematic attacks on logisti…
Moscow residents react to reported Ukrainian drone attack
A Telegram post claims Moscow residents discussed fear and dissatisfaction after an alleged Ukrainian drone attack. The post provides reactions but no concrete details on damage, casualties, or exact timing of the incide…
Ukrainian 92nd Separate Infantry Brigade reconnaissance unit requests DJI Mavic 3 drones for ISR and drops
A Telegram post solicits donations to supply a reconnaissance unit of Ukraine's 92nd Separate Infantry Brigade with DJI Mavic 3 drones. The drones are requested for aerial reconnaissance and for conducting drop attacks a…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3
Reuters: China covertly trained Russian personnel in drone operations, some later fought in Ukraine
A Reuters-linked report claims China covertly trained around 200 Russian personnel in late 2025, with courses covering strike drones, FPV drones, and counter-UAV methods. Some trainees were reportedly later identified am…
Telegram post claims FPV drone strike on Russian soldier hiding in drainage pipe
A Ukrainian Telegram channel posts a video caption claiming an FPV drone hit a Russian soldier who was hiding in a drainage pipe. The post attributes the footage to the 25th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade (25 ОШБ).
Naftogaz infrastructure in Chernihiv region reported attacked after earlier drone strikes
A Telegram post citing Naftogaz press service says Naftogaz infrastructure in Ukraine's Chernihiv region was attacked again in the evening, this time by missiles, after several facilities were attacked by drones earlier …
Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack, Reuters reports
A drone attack on May 17 caused minor damage at the Moscow oil refinery, after which operations were temporarily halted to reduce risks. Sources cited by Reuters said restarting the plant would take several days.