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: Shahed drones flying along Belarus border in large numbers to overload Ukrainian air defenses
A Ukrainian Facebook post claims Russian Shahed drones are moving in a line along the Belarus border at a distance of 5–10 km, in large numbers. The author suggests the tactic aims to overload Ukrainian air defenses and …
Post claims Shahed drones avoid flying over Belarus, suggesting Belarus restricts airspace access
A Facebook post observes that many Shahed-type drones could take a shorter route over Belarus but instead skirt the Belarus border. The author suggests this indicates Belarus is not eager to provide Russia even limited a…
Ukrainian unit uses ground drone to evacuate four civilians from frontline area in Lyman region
A Ukrainian unit reported evacuating four elderly civilians, including a wounded woman, from a frontline “grey zone” in the Lyman area using a multi-stage plan that included a ground drone and a boat. The civilians were …
Ukrainian unit reports assault under threat of FPV drones and capture of Russian infantry
A Telegram post claims fighters from Ukraine's 53rd Mechanized Brigade conducted an assault on Russian positions and captured Russian infantry. The post notes the operation occurred under the threat of FPV drones and ref…
Pentagon confirms deployment of US military specialists to Ukraine to study drone warfare
A Telegram post claims the Pentagon confirmed US military specialists are being sent to Ukraine to study modern warfare methods, with a focus on Ukrainian combat use of drones and counter-drone defense. It says the US Ar…
Air raid alert in Kyiv due to UAV threat; air defenses reported active in Chernivtsi
A Telegram post reports an air raid alert in Kyiv due to a UAV (drone) threat. It also claims air defense systems were operating in Chernivtsi, citing the regional military administration.
Ukrainian Air Force reports multiple UAV groups moving across several Ukrainian regions
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports multiple groups of UAVs observed over several regions, moving on various courses including from the Black Sea area northward. The post also notes UAVs on the outskirts of Chern…
UAV reported on the outskirts of Dubno, Rivne region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV presence on the outskirts of Dubno in Rivne region. No strike impact or casualties were described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Kovel in Volyn Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV (drone) moving toward Kovel in Volyn Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported over Chernivtsi
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV (drone) presence over/heading to Chernivtsi. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.