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 deploys interceptor drones armed with 12-gauge shotguns to down Russian UAVs
A social-media post claims Ukrainian forces are deploying interceptor drones fitted with 12-gauge shotguns to shoot down Russian reconnaissance and strike UAVs. It also asserts a March 2026 record of 33,000 Russian UAVs …
Report claims Russia may transfer fiber-optic FPV drones and technology to Iran
A Telegram post citing The Economist claims Russia may provide Iran with fiber-optic controlled FPV drones and related technology. It also references prior alleged use of such drones by pro-Iran groups against US assets …
Ukrainian soldier recounts frontline defense in Chasiv Yar amid frequent drone activity
A Ukrainian infantryman from the 24th Mechanized Brigade describes holding a forward position in Chasiv Yar for 346 days, citing constant assaults and enemy drones restricting rotation routes. The post is a personal comb…
UAV reported moving from Sumy region past Romny toward Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV traveling from Sumy Oblast, passing near Romny, toward Poltava Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Enemy UAVs reported in northern Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports hostile UAVs operating in the north of Chernihiv Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Kharkiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported an unmanned aerial vehicle moving in the direction of Kharkiv. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs heading toward Kholmiv in Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a group of UAVs in Chernihiv region moving in the direction of Kholmiv. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Kamianske in Dnipropetrovsk region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Dnipropetrovsk region moving in the direction of Kamianske. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine General Staff reports 4,936 kamikaze drones used by Russia in one day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 4,936 kamikaze drones and conducted extensive strikes and shelling over the day. The update also notes Ukrainian forces destroyed or suppressed 196 UAVs of variou…
Ukraine uses UGV and overhead reconnaissance drone to evacuate civilians near Lyman
Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps said it used an unmanned ground vehicle, with a reconnaissance drone overhead, to rescue a 77-year-old civilian and escort other civilians from the Lyman area on April 25. The article also descri…