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 UAV unit requests equipment support for frontline missions
A post claims servicemen from a Russian Armed Forces UAV unit (South group) requested donations to obtain a 3D printer, FPV goggles, and a radio controller for operational tasks on the frontline. The message provides ban…
Russian 'Vostok' group reports heavy Ukrainian strike-drone use and UAV control points hit on Zaporizhzhia axis
A Russian-affiliated Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces conducted 1,064 strike-UAV uses and 110 artillery/mortar attacks over the past day on the Zaporizhzhia direction. It also claims Russian UAV units destroyed infi…
Ukrainian interceptor drone with recoilless shotgun shown hunting Russian FPV drones
A Ukrainian UAV interceptor unit published footage of a drone equipped with a recoilless shotgun engaging Russian FPV drones. The post claims the system can destroy multiple FPV drones in a single sortie.
Ukrainian infantryman describes year-long defense in Chasiv Yar with drone-guided strikes
A Ukrainian soldier from the 24th Brigade recounts 346 days holding a forward position in Chasiv Yar, including coordinating Ukrainian drone strikes and enduring constant drone and artillery attacks. The post notes enemy…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kharkiv from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs moving toward Kharkiv from the north. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Bohodukhiv from the north in Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward the settlement of Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv Oblast from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported flying past Khotin in Sumy region on a southern course
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past Khotin in Sumy region, heading south. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukrainian sources say interceptor drone “Chaklun” shown at SAHA 2026 and already used against Russian UAVs
Ukrainian sources reported that a new interceptor drone called “Chaklun” was demonstrated at the SAHA 2026 exhibition and is already being used against Russian drones. The post claims it is intended to intercept “Geran” …
Baykar says Sivrisinek strike-recon UAV production will be established in Turkey and Azerbaijan
A Russian milblog post cites Baykar as confirming that production of the Sivrisinek strike-reconnaissance UAV will be set up not only in Turkey but also at facilities in Azerbaijan. The post describes two variants (UM an…
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Ukrainian General Staff reports enemy used 5,002 kamikaze drones since start of day
A Ukrainian General Staff update claims that since the start of the current day there were 144 combat engagements and the enemy used 5,002 kamikaze drones and carried out 1,541 shelling attacks. The post does not specify…