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.
Rybar claims Russian air defenses downed thousands of aerial targets in June 2026 amid expanded Ukrainian drone reach
A Russian milblogger claims Russia's air defenses shot down thousands of aerial targets in June 2026, described as a record since the conflict began. The post says Ukrainian drones reached as far as Tyumen and Ukhta and …
Azov NGU air-defense unit reports ongoing duty in Donetsk region intercepting enemy drones
A post says the 'Strazh' anti-air missile-artillery battalion of the 1st NGU Azov Corps is on round-the-clock duty in Donetsk region protecting logistics routes and cities. It claims dozens of enemy Shahed, Gerbera, Lanc…
Telegram post claims FPV drones struck a Russian soldier hiding in bushes, then struck again
A Telegram post describes an FPV drone striking a Russian soldier who dove into bushes, followed by an explosion. It claims the soldier later emerged and was subsequently targeted again by FPV pilots.
Report claims Ukrainian drones reached Omsk Oil Refinery in Russia
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones flew more than 2,500 km to reach the Omsk Oil Refinery, estimating a flight time of roughly 14–20 hours. The post questions why Russian air defenses or aviation did not intercept t…
Drones: FP-1
Ukrainian FPV drone intercepts enemy FPV during evacuation of wounded soldier
A Ukrainian ground robotic complex evacuating a wounded serviceman was hit by an enemy FPV drone. Another enemy drone then attempted to attack the wounded soldier, but a Ukrainian FPV operator intercepted and destroyed i…
SBU claims 13 long-range strikes on Russian military and oil targets during a 40-day operation
A Telegram post claims SBU special forces conducted 13 long-range strikes in the past week as part of a 40-day operation. Targets allegedly included Saky and Hvardiiske airfields in Crimea, hangars with Shahed drones, mu…
Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway to procure up to five MQ-4C Triton UAVs for NATO ISR
Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway announced plans to procure up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton HALE UAVs to enhance NATO’s owned ISR force. The announcement was made at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in…
Drones: RQ-4 Global Hawk
Ukraine intelligence claims Russia began testing an experimental laser anti-drone complex in Bryansk Oblast
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) says it obtained internal data from Russia’s NII “Polyus” and claims the institute is developing a laser anti-drone complex. The post states Russia has already started testing experim…
Ukraine reports overnight strikes on defense plants in Bryansk Oblast and other targets including Belgorod airfield fuel depot
Ukraine's General Staff said that on the night of 7 July its Defense Forces struck multiple Russian military-related targets, including two defense-industry enterprises in Bryansk Oblast and the fuel depot of Belgorod ai…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs moving from Donetsk toward Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs in Donetsk Oblast heading toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, including toward Synelnykove, and UAVs moving toward the city of Zaporizhzhia. No impacts, damage, or casualties ar…