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.
Pentagon announces creation of Autonomous Combat Systems Command focused on drones and counter-drone defense
A Rybar video roundup claims the US Pentagon announced a new Autonomous Combat Systems Command to consolidate unmanned aviation, maritime and ground platforms, electronic warfare, and counter-drone defense. The post fram…
Ukraine's GUR reports Russia using new Geran-4 jet UAV modification since autumn 2026
Ukraine's military intelligence (GUR) claims Russia has begun employing a new jet-powered UAV variant called "Geran-4" since autumn 2026. The post describes alleged upgrades including a localized engine from Alabuga, an …
Ukrainian drone strike reportedly hit a civilian car near Chernukhino in LNR, killing a 16-year-old
A Ukrainian UAV reportedly struck a passenger car carrying young people near the urban-type settlement of Chernukhino in the Perevalsk municipal district (LNR). One 16-year-old girl was killed and two male passengers age…
Ukrainian SOF drone operators report direct hit on Russian soldier
A Telegram post claims operators from Ukraine's SOF 4th Ranger Regiment conducted a drone strike resulting in a direct hit on a Russian occupier. No location, date of the strike, or independent verification is provided i…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is increasing defenses and forming groups to shoot down Shahed drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is daily increasing its air-defense posture, including turrets and special groups tasked with downing Shahed drones. He added that funding is available and tasks are s…
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,014 Russian kamikaze drone uses in one day of fighting
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 6,014 kamikaze drones and conducted 1,780 shelling incidents during the day. The update also claims 199 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed and men…
Reports of jet-powered UAVs heading toward Kropyvnytskyi
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs moving in the direction of Kropyvnytskyi. No impact, damage, or casualties were specified.
Jet-powered UAVs reported flying from Mykolaiv Oblast toward Kirovohrad Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported jet-powered UAVs moving from Mykolaiv Oblast on a course toward Kirovohrad Oblast. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Reports of jet-powered UAVs in eastern Kherson region heading toward Mykolaiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs detected in the eastern part of Kherson region, flying on a course toward Mykolaiv region. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Report of a jet-powered UAV over Vydubychi, Kyiv
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV heading toward Vydubychi in Kyiv. No impact, damage, or casualties were described in the post.