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.
UN reports rise in Ukraine civilian toll driven by drone attacks
A UN report cited an increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine, attributing much of the rise to drone attacks. The item is a general assessment rather than a single described incident.
US soldier killed during controlled detonation of Iranian attack drone at Erbil Air Base
A U.S. soldier was killed and another wounded during a controlled detonation of an Iranian one-way attack drone/unexploded ordnance at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq. The incident occurred Saturday and is under investig…
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Pentagon holds 12-day Drone Dominance competition at Camp Grayling to evaluate small UAS vendors
The U.S. Defense Department completed a 12-day Drone Dominance competition at Camp Grayling, Michigan, where 49 companies demonstrated small unmanned aircraft systems for potential military procurement. Nineteen companie…
Traffic on Donetsk–Crimea route reportedly continues; temporary closures cited due to UAV threats near Chongar
A WarGonzo post denies claims that the land corridor to Crimea has been fully cut, stating traffic on the "Novorossiya" highway continues. It says movement is periodically restricted as a precaution during threats of mis…
Strelkov argues Russia must create mass UAV interceptor aviation to stop Ukrainian drone strikes
A Telegram post attributed to Igor Strelkov discusses ongoing Ukrainian UAV attacks on shipping in the Azov and Black Seas and broader long-range drone/rocket strikes on Russian infrastructure. It argues that preventing …
FPV fiber-optic drone "KVN" reportedly strikes Ukrainian M113 in Kharkiv Oblast
A Telegram post claims an operator used a fiber-optic FPV drone nicknamed "KVN" to hit a Ukrainian Armed Forces M113 armored personnel carrier in Kharkiv Oblast. No casualty details are provided.
UAV unit of Maksym Kryvonos Battalion reports destroying targets near Zavydo-Kudashevo, Novyi Donbas and Nadiia
A Telegram post claims UAV crews from the Maksym Kryvonos Battalion destroyed an unmanned ground system (НРТК), a shelter, and a UAV antenna near the settlements of Zavydo-Kudashevo, Novyi Donbas, and Nadiia. No casualty…
FPV drones reportedly strike equipment at Sumska compressor station in Ukraine
A Telegram post claims fiber-optic FPV drones labeled “KVN” struck technological equipment at the Sumska compressor station, described as a key node in Ukraine’s gas transmission system. The post cites @mod_russia as the…
Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of 56 UAVs and 35 UAV control points over past day
A Russian Telegram report about the 'Vostok' group’s area of responsibility claims multiple battlefield actions over the past 24 hours, including destruction of 56 UAVs and 35 UAV control points. It also lists other equi…
Report alleges multiple drone strikes in Ukraine and Russia, including Skadovsk beach and Lgov rail area
A Russian milblog roundup claims Russian strike drones hit targets near ports in Odesa Oblast and logistics-related sites in Sumy. It also alleges Ukrainian UAV attacks on Russian regions including Crimea/Sevastopol and …