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 says drones struck three refineries and tankers in overnight attacks
Ukraine said its drones carried out a major overnight strike hitting three oil refineries and tankers. The report describes a coordinated drone attack on energy infrastructure.
Russia attempts to jam Starlink to disrupt Ukrainian drone operations, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Russia is trying to jam SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service as part of efforts to counter Ukrainian drone operations. The report describes electronic warfare measures aimed at degrading dron…
Chevron tanker used for CPC oil hit by drone in the Black Sea, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that a Chevron tanker used for CPC oil was hit by a drone in the Black Sea. Details on damage, casualties, and the responsible party were not provided in the snippet.
Report: Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russia’s fuel supply
The Kyiv Independent reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have significantly disrupted Russia’s fuel supply, contributing to repeated crises for Moscow. The provided text does not specify a single strike’s exact time, pl…
Ukrainian drones strike Saratov oil refinery and Tatarstan petrochemical plant in Russia
Ukraine reportedly carried out drone strikes on Russia's Saratov Oil Refinery and a petrochemical plant in Tatarstan, according to reporting citing President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attacks targeted energy and petrochemi…
Report claims ZALA Z-16 UAV teams conducted reconnaissance and battle damage assessment in June 2026
A Telegram post summarizes claimed June 2026 operations of ZALA Z-16 UAV crews supporting the Lancet reconnaissance-strike complex and coordinating with aviation, artillery, MLRS, and strike UAV units. It describes recon…
Russian UAV units reportedly destroyed Ukrainian 2P22 Bogdana-B gun and M109 Paladin near Druzhkivka
A Telegram post claims UAV crews of Russia's Southern Group of Forces struck and destroyed a Ukrainian 2P22 "Bogdana-B" artillery piece and an M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer in/near Druzhkivka. The claim is present…
Russian UAV operators reported destroying an enemy BTR-80 on the Zaporizhzhia direction
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from Russia's 69th Separate Cover Brigade (35th Guards Combined Arms Army, Vostok grouping) detected and destroyed an enemy BTR-80. The incident is described as occurring on the Zapor…
UK and Netherlands sign deal for amphibious ships designed to operate long-range drones and autonomous systems
The UK and Netherlands signed a £2.4 billion agreement to build eight amphibious transport ships with flight decks designed to operate current and future long-range drones and autonomous systems. The partnership is frame…
Video reportedly shows fiber-optic guided fixed-wing UAV flying over road between Zarechnoye and Liman
A Russian milblog claims footage shows a fixed-wing strike UAV controlled via a trailing fiber-optic cable flying over a road between Zarechnoye and Liman, indicating practical use of such systems. The post links the sys…