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 of jet-powered UAV moving from northern Chernihiv region toward northern Kyiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying from northern Chernihiv Oblast toward northern Kyiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV moving toward Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast from the northeast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine reports repelling overnight drone attack with 126 UAVs shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched 142 attack UAVs overnight, including Shahed-type drones, with 126 shot down or suppressed by air defenses as of 09:30. Impacts were recorded at 7 locations and debris…
Ukraine General Staff reports widespread Russian use of kamikaze drones over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces conducted missile and air strikes and used 8,997 kamikaze drones, alongside extensive shelling across multiple areas. The update also claims Ukra…
Drones hit Yandex site in attack on Russian data hub, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that drones struck a Yandex site described as a major Russian data hub. Details on damage, casualties, and the specific drone types were not provided in the supplied text.
Russia's largest Yandex data center reportedly hit in drone attack
The Kyiv Independent reports that Russia's largest Yandex data center was reportedly struck in a drone attack. Details on timing, location, and damage were not provided in the supplied text.
NIOA and AeroVironment partner to introduce and support loitering munitions in Australia and New Zealand
AeroVironment and NIOA announced a partnership aimed at introducing and supporting loitering munitions for customers in Australia and New Zealand. The report concerns planned fielding and sustainment support rather than …
Pentagon launches DIU Drone Dominance Phase 3 $450M competition for UAS procurement
The US Pentagon/DIU opened applications for the third phase of the Drone Dominance program, aiming to procure tens of thousands of drones under supply-chain and ownership restrictions. The program includes Gauntlet fligh…
Southern Group artillery and UAVs reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian UAV control point
A Telegram post claims artillery crews and UAV units of Russia's Southern Group of Forces destroyed a UAV control point belonging to Ukraine's armed forces. No location, date of the strike, or casualty/damage details are…
Russian strike drones reportedly destroyed a UAV control point in Semenivka on the Kramatorsk direction
A Telegram post claims operators of strike drones from Russia's "South" grouping destroyed a Ukrainian UAV control point in Semenivka on the Kramatorsk direction. The post says Ukrainian soldiers were hiding under slate …