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.
Japan and Ukraine to launch a drone-production cluster in Japan in July
A Russian milblog claims a Japan–Ukraine cluster for drone research, development and production will be created in Japan in July, aimed at facilitating partnerships and supply chains. The post says the initiative is pres…
Russian industry group discusses joint early-warning and counter-UAV systems to protect factories
A Russian milblog reports that the head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs said companies are discussing with authorities the creation of early detection, alerting, and counter-UAV systems to protec…
Russian milblog claims drone operations helped cut logistics during fighting in Kostiantynivka
A Russian milblog post about fighting in Kostiantynivka claims Russian forces used "complex drone impact" to cut Ukrainian logistics while clearing parts of the city. The post does not specify drone models, exact strikes…
Report claims FPV-drone strikes disrupt Ukrainian logistics south of Vovchansk
A Russian milblogger report describes ongoing fighting on the Burluk direction in Kharkiv Oblast and claims Russian forces are expanding FPV-drone strike activity against Ukrainian supply groups and routes. The post says…
Video shows Ukrainian FPV drone entering Russian dugout in Donetsk Oblast
A post claims a Russian soldier filmed the moment a Ukrainian FPV drone flew into an enemy dugout in Donetsk Oblast. The footage is presented as a drone strike/attack incident, but no casualties or exact location are pro…
Mariupol district resident claims conscripts sent to Crimea to shoot down drones and later died
A Mariupol district resident alleges that four 18-year-old conscripts were sent to Crimea under the pretext of exercises but were instead placed in trenches to shoot down drones. He claims the four later died, and descri…
Ukrainian kamikaze drones strike Russian assault troops and equipment on Pokrovsk front
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian kamikaze drones of various types destroyed dozens of Russian assault troops and multiple pieces of equipment on the Pokrovsk sector of the фронт. The post references video footage attribu…
Ukrainian units report drone strikes on Buk-M3 air-defense system and Russian command posts
A Telegram post claims Lasar’s Group of the National Guard of Ukraine, together with other Ukrainian units, struck a Russian Buk-M3 air-defense system using drones and enabled follow-on aviation strikes on two Russian co…
Russian soldier reportedly destroys Ukrainian loitering drone by hand in occupied Zaporizhzhia region
A Telegram post claims a Russian soldier physically attacked and destroyed a Ukrainian "drone-zhdun" (loitering/ambush drone) in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. The post references a video and includes commenta…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans a sea defense line using interceptor drones launched from multiple platforms
A Telegram post cites President Zelenskyy saying Ukraine plans to create a maritime defensive line using interceptor (anti-air) drones. The drones would be launched from various platforms, including sea drones, and futur…