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.
Ukraine reports strikes on Roboavia UAV facility in Rostov Oblast and logistics warehouse in Bryansk Oblast
Ukraine's General Staff reported confirmed strikes on a production-warehouse building of the Roboavia enterprise near Lenina in Russia's Rostov Oblast on 16 Oct 2026, described as a UAV developer/manufacturer for the Rus…
Ukraine reports strikes on rail bridge in Bryansk Oblast and logistics depots in occupied Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on 16 Oct and overnight into 17 Oct 2026, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck multiple Russian logistics targets. Reported hits include a railway bridge over the Unecha River near Slobod…
Ukraine reports overnight attack with Shahed-type UAVs and missiles; 293 targets downed/suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that from 18:00 on 16 Oct through the night of 17 Oct, Russia launched missiles and 332 attack UAVs including Shahed-type drones and other models. Ukraine claims 293 aerial targets were s…
Ryazan oil refinery halts a main unit after reported drone attack
Reuters, cited by The Kyiv Independent, reports that Russia's Ryazan oil refinery halted operations of one main unit following a drone attack. The report indicates operational disruption at the facility, but provides no …
Drone attack reported in Moscow region; air defenses active in Domodedovo and Serpukhov
A UAV attack was reported heading toward Russia's Moscow region, with air defense systems said to be operating in Domodedovo and Serpukhov. Airspace over Moscow was reportedly closed for a second consecutive night, with …
Rubikon Center reports FPV drone operations and remote mining in Donbas on 16 Oct 2026
A Telegram post summarizes combat footage from the Rubikon Center dated 16 October 2026, describing FPV drone operations in Donbas and the Krasnolyman direction. It also mentions coordination with Russia's Aerospace Forc…
Report describes combat in Sumy Oblast where Ukrainian forces used multiple UAVs against Russian recon group
A Telegram post recounts a спецназ «Ахмат» reconnaissance/sabotage group assault in Sumy Oblast, stating Ukrainian forces used many UAVs during the firefight. The post focuses on a wounded Russian fighter who detonated a…
Ukrainian SIGNUM battalion drone strike hits vehicle carrying occupying troops
A Telegram post claims pilots of the SIGNUM battalion (59th brigade) conducted a drone strike on a vehicle carrying a group of occupying troops. The post references a video link but provides no precise location or casual…
Ukrainian FPV drone crew reported striking Russian Mi-28NM helicopter
A Telegram post claims an FPV drone crew from Ukraine's 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter. The post provides no time or location details and links to the channel.
Ukraine reports daytime attack by 315 strike UAVs and 15 S-8000 munitions on 16 Oct
Ukraine's General Staff reported that from 07:00 to 19:00 on 16 October the enemy attacked Ukraine with 315 strike UAVs (including 78 jet-powered) and 15 S-8000 "Banderol/Dan-T". Air defenses reportedly shot down or supp…