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 reports strikes near Donetsk and on a UAV control point in Olenivka, Crimea
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on multiple Russian targets on 26 Aug and overnight 27 Aug 2026, including command posts near Donetsk and a UAV control point in Olenivka in occupied Crimea. It also reported dama…
Ukraine reports large-scale Russian drone and missile attack overnight 26–27 Aug
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched a combined attack including 258 strike UAVs (Shahed-type and others) and missiles overnight 26–27 August. Ukrainian air defenses said they shot down/suppressed 222 en…
Ukraine General Staff reports 11,150 Russian kamikaze-drone attacks over the past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces conducted 88 airstrikes and used 11,150 kamikaze drones alongside extensive shelling across multiple areas of Ukraine. The update is a broad oper…
Jet-powered drones and explosions reported in Kyiv during hours-long Russian aerial attack
A report describes explosions in Kyiv amid a rare hours-long Russian aerial attack continuing into the morning, involving jet-powered drones. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the supplied text.
Russian forces claim Molniya-2 strike on Ukrainian troop positions in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims strike UAV crews using Molniya-2 drones hit locations where Ukrainian forces were stationed in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. No casualty figures or specific settlement is provided.
ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance drone used to spot Ukrainian positions and adjust artillery fire near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
A post claims operators of a ZALA Z-16 UAV from Russia's "South" grouping detected Ukrainian defensive positions in the Sloviansk–Kramatorsk area. After target confirmation, artillery reportedly struck the positions, wit…
Rubikon center claims FPV drone operations and remote mining against Ukrainian forces on multiple fronts
A Telegram post summarizes alleged combat work by the Rubikon operators on 26 Aug 2026 across Donbas, the Krasnolyman, and Sumy directions, including FPV air-defense engagements against Ukrainian UAVs and remote mining o…
Russian-linked channel claims Rubicon Center downed about 2,000 Ukrainian multicopters in 30 days
A Telegram post claims operators of the "Rubicon" Center have destroyed over 12,000 Ukrainian multicopter drones, including nearly 2,000 in the last 30 days and almost 5,000 during summer 2026. It provides a breakdown by…
Telegram post claims KWG Group UAV operators conduct leaflet drops and precision strikes near Dobropillia
A Telegram post says KWG Group UAV operators on the Dobropillia direction are conducting leaflet drops over Dobropillia and carrying out precision strikes on Ukrainian military targets, including temporary deployment poi…
Drone attack reported in Selidove amid wider strikes and explosions in Donetsk region
A local Russia-backed official reported that, in addition to missile strikes near Donetsk City mall and other explosive incidents, a UAV attack occurred in Selidove. The post claims a total of 11 civilians were wounded a…