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 claims UAV operators struck Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
A Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (HUR) Telegram post claims UAV operators conducted a deep-strike operation hitting the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. The post reports explosions and fires on the refine…
Ukraine reports downing/suppressing 124 drones during overnight attack on Aug 25
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched an overnight air attack including 150 Shahed-type strike UAVs (including jet-powered), Gerbera drones and Parodiya decoy drones, plus missiles. Ukrainian air defenses…
Ukraine General Staff reports 9,641 loitering munition drone attacks over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces used 9,641 kamikaze drones alongside missile and air strikes and shelling across multiple areas of Ukraine. The post does not provide specific dr…
Afipsky oil refinery in Russia catches fire after drone attack; two reported dead
Reuters reports that the Afipsky oil refinery caught fire following a drone attack, according to the regional governor. The governor said two people were killed.
Report links Russia fuel shortages to Ukrainian drone strikes on multiple refineries in early August
A Telegram post cites analysts claiming a continuing series of Ukrainian UAV strikes hit at least nine Russian oil-refining/industry sites in the first half of August, contributing to refinery outages and fuel shortages.…
Russian-linked Telegram claims FPV drones stopped Ukrainian counterattack on Rubtsovsk direction
A Telegram post claims drone operators from Russia's 20th Army disrupted a Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade counterattack after aerial reconnaissance detected approaching vehicles. It alleges one APC hit a mine and another …
WarGonzo claims Ukrainian drone struck a family car in Donbas, injuring pregnant woman
A Telegram post recounts an interview anecdote alleging a Ukrainian drone hit a car carrying a husband, a pregnant wife, and a child in Donbas, causing severe injuries and threatening the pregnancy. The woman reportedly …
Drone strikes reported during fighting on the eastern Zaporizhzhia direction
A Russian milblog reports intense fighting on the eastern Zaporizhzhia axis, describing frequent drone use and drone strikes on positions and supply assets. The post also claims strikes against Ukrainian UAV control poin…
Ukraine General Staff reports 6060 kamikaze-drone attacks and widespread fighting on 24 Aug 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia conducted strikes including 6060 kamikaze drones and extensive shelling during 24 Aug 2026. The update also claims Ukrainian forces destroyed or suppressed 242 UAVs of various…
Attack drones reported heading toward Zaporizhzhia from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported strike UAVs moving toward the city of Zaporizhzhia from the east. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.