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.
Jet-powered UAVs reported over northern Chernihiv region moving west along border
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in the north of Chernihiv region moving west along the border. No impacts, damage, or casualties were mentioned.
Report of a jet-powered UAV in the Desna area, Kyiv Oblast
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a jet-powered UAV operating in the Desna area of Kyiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are described.
Report of a jet-powered UAV near Honcharivske heading south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV in the area of Honcharivske moving in a southern direction. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs in Odesa region heading toward Bolhrad
A Telegram post attributed to the Ukrainian Air Force reports a group of UAVs in Odesa Oblast near the Tatarbunary area moving in the direction of Bolhrad. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.
Ukraine General Staff reports Russia used 6,640 kamikaze drones in attacks over the past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the day Russia conducted 51 airstrikes and employed 6,640 kamikaze drones, alongside extensive shelling. The update also states Ukrainian forces destroyed or suppressed 260 UAVs…
MQ-25 Stingray demonstrator drone displayed during USS Nimitz events in New York Harbor
The article notes the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray demonstrator drone (T-1) was on display in connection with USS Nimitz activities in New York Harbor during the International Naval Review events. This is presented as a visibil…
Russia's largest oil refinery halts processing after reported drone attack, sources say
Reuters reports that Russia's largest oil refinery halted processing following a drone attack, citing sources. Details on the exact timing, location, and damage were not provided in the snippet.
Zelenskiy signs drone cooperation deals with three countries
Reuters reports that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed "drone deals" with three countries. The item indicates international cooperation on drones but provides no operational incident details in the provided …
US military adds a new drone chief, Breaking Defense reports
Breaking Defense reports that the US military added a new drone chief. The item is framed as a Pentagon organizational move related to drones.
DIU seeks lower-cost drones to perform MQ-9 Reaper-type missions after reported combat losses
A Defense Innovation Unit notice seeks cheaper unmanned aircraft to carry out missions typically performed by the MQ-9 Reaper. The notice follows reports that nearly 30 Reapers were lost in combat against Iran.
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper