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 strike UAV operator from Saint Petersburg deployed to the SVO zone, claims use of BM35/70 drones
A Telegram post profiles a contract serviceman with the callsign “Kashtan” who traveled from Saint Petersburg to the SVO zone as a strike UAV operator. The post claims he uses BM35/70 drones to destroy enemy strongpoints…
FPV drones reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian DITA self-propelled gun in Novopavlivka
A Telegram post claims that on 18 October 2026 an FPV-drone team from the Rubikon Center detected a Ukrainian DITA self-propelled artillery system in Novopavlivka and destroyed it. No casualties were reported.
Russian-linked channel claims air-defense unit destroyed Ukrainian UAVs over Novorossiya highway route #92
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of the 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the "Novorossiya" highway route #92. The post lists alleged drone names/aliases associated with t…
Russian unit claims to have shot down a UAV supply drone near Orikhiv
A Telegram post claims a "Baba-Yaga" supply drone headed toward Orikhiv was shot down by a drone operator from the 71st Guards Regiment. The post says the 42nd Guards Division is interdicting Ukrainian resupply deliverie…
Report alleges Mexican cartel members trained in Ukraine to assemble and use drones
A Telegram post citing Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims US law enforcement found evidence that Mexican cartel members were sent to Ukraine for training in assembling and operating drones in combat conditions.…
Russian milblog discusses business-military cooperation after UAV raid on Leningrad Oblast
A Russian milblog post references a recent UAV raid on Leningrad Oblast and argues for a business–military partnership to improve rear-area air defense. It proposes layered defenses including small-arms teams, FPV interc…
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Telegram post claims drone strike by Ukraine's 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade hit an occupying soldier
A Telegram post shares a video it claims shows operators from Ukraine's 100th Separate Mechanized Brigade conducting a drone strike against an occupying soldier. No specific location, date of the strike, or casualty figu…
Ukrainian unit claims drone strikes destroyed tank, mortar and shelter during offensive operation
A Telegram post says drone operators from Ukraine's 33rd Assault Regiment conducted strikes during an offensive operation of the Third Army Corps, claiming destruction of a tank, a mortar, motorcycles and a shelter hit b…
Ukrainian UAV with loudspeaker urges Russian soldier to surrender, footage from Kharkiv border unit
A post claims Ukrainian border guards used a UAV equipped with a loudspeaker to persuade a Russian serviceman to surrender. The footage is attributed to the Kharkiv border detachment.
Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade unit reports FPV drone strikes during Operation Vivaldi
A Telegram post claims FPV drone operators from the Hatred reconnaissance battalion of Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade struck enemy infantry and targeted shelters/dugouts during the offensive operation "Vivaldi" of the 3rd…