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.
Russia says it downed 453 Ukrainian drones overnight in multiple regions
Russia's Defence Ministry reported that 453 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across various regions amid broader air attacks related to the war in Ukraine.
ZALA Z-16 UAV reportedly provided targeting and battle damage assessment for artillery strikes in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A Telegram post claims operators of a ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV provided aerial reconnaissance and objective control for a 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer unit. The post says several Ukrainian positions in Zapori…
Russian air-defense mobile fire group claims shooting down four PD-2 drones
A Telegram post says a mobile air-defense fire group of Russia's GV "West" shot down four enemy PD-2 drones during a combat sortie. No time, location, or damage details are provided beyond the claimed interceptions.
Drones: PD-2
Russian 'Center' group claims strikes on Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad and in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
A Telegram post shares a video compilation dated 18 August claiming destruction of Ukrainian personnel, vehicles, artillery, positions, communications systems, and 'heavy bomber drones' in fighting near Pokrovsk and Myrn…
Reports of increased Hornet drone attacks on Russian logistics near Dobropillia direction
A Telegram post claims that for several days there has been an increase in Hornet drone attacks targeting Russian logistics groups and rear-area objects on the Dobropillia direction. The post suggests Ukrainian units pre…
Drone operators strike enemy ground logistics robot near Kozacha Lopan
A Telegram post claims Russian drone operators detected and struck an enemy unmanned ground logistics cart used to deliver supplies near Kozacha Lopan. The post also mentions Ukrainian use of heavy multicopters of the "B…
Reports of increased Hornet drone attacks on logistics near Dobropillia direction in Donetsk region
A Russian milblog claims that for several days Ukrainian forces have increased Hornet drone attacks against Russian logistics groups and other rear-area targets on the Dobropillia direction. The post frames this as a wor…
Ukrainian National Guard unit reports shooting down Russian ZALA Z-20 drone with STING at 7,472 m
A Ukrainian National Guard unit (27th operational regiment) reported downing a Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV using a STING interceptor drone at a claimed record altitude of 7,472 meters. The post also references e…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
Telegram post references a downed Shahed drone and warns about falling debris
A Telegram post describes watching a downed “Shahed” drone falling after being shot down and warns that love does not protect from debris, urging people to go to shelters during air alerts. No specific time or location i…
Enemy drone hits 24th Brigade Humvee during resupply, vehicle damaged
A post claims an enemy drone struck a Humvee armored vehicle of Ukraine's 24th Brigade while transporting troops and supplies to a position. The vehicle was damaged but reportedly continued under its own power, and the c…