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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports Shahed drone attack focused on Kyiv region; 70 of 76 downed
A Telegram post citing Ukraine's Air Force says the main direction of a drone strike was Kyiv region, with 70 of 76 Shahed-type UAVs shot down. It reports UAV impacts and debris from downed drones at several locations, w…
Explosion reported in Kyiv after warning of jet-powered UAV toward Darnytsia
A Telegram post reports an explosion in Kyiv after Ukraine's Air Force warned of a jet-powered UAV heading toward the Darnytsia district. No casualty or damage details are provided.
Explosion reported in Kyiv after warning of jet-powered UAV toward Darnytsia
A Telegram post reports an explosion in Kyiv after Ukraine's Air Force warned of a jet-powered UAV heading toward the Darnytsia district. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post.
Jet-powered UAVs reported attacking Kyiv region and western regions of Ukraine
A Telegram post reports that jet-powered UAVs are attacking not only Kyiv Oblast but also western regions of Ukraine. No specific targets, damage, or casualties are provided.
Ukrainian Air Force reports daytime Shahed drone attack on Ukraine, main direction Kyiv region
Ukraine's Air Force reported that on 18 August 2026, Russia attacked Ukraine during daytime hours with 76 Shahed-type jet UAVs, primarily targeting Kyiv region. Air defenses reportedly shot down or suppressed over 70 dro…
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Darnytsia district
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV heading toward Darnytsia. No impact, damage, or casualties are described in the post.
Russia launches large-scale drone attack as Kyiv issues at least nine air raid alerts in one day
The Kyiv Independent reports a large-scale Russian attack involving jet-powered drones, with Kyiv experiencing at least nine air raid alerts in a single day. The post does not provide specific impact locations or confirm…
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia reported a Ukrainian drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising renewed concerns about the facility’s security. The brief item provides limited detail on damage or casualties.
FPV drone reportedly hit vehicle escorting fuel tanker en route to Berdiansk
A Telegram post claims an FPV drone struck a vehicle escorting a fuel tanker traveling to Berdiansk, causing fatalities and injuries. The post also alleges prolonged outages in Mariupol and Donetsk, but provides no verif…
Russian 'Vostok' group report claims FPV drones and air defense engaged Ukrainian UAVs and targets
A Russian Telegram report claims FPV-drone operators, artillery and air defense struck Ukrainian positions and equipment over the past day and shot down multiple Ukrainian UAV types. It also claims destruction of UAV con…