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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.

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deployment2026-07-18🇺🇦 Zaporizhzhia direction (frontline area), Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Russian assault unit thanks donors for providing a DJI Mavic 3T drone and batteries

A post claims an assault unit received a DJI Mavic 3T thermal-imaging drone and spare batteries through a fundraising effort. It also solicits donations to buy another drone for troops on the Zaporizhzhia direction.

Drones: DJI Mavic 3 (combat-modified)

deployment🇷🇺 Taipei, Taiwan1 source · conf 62

Taiwan plans to procure 25 sea drones and two underwater drones for its coast guard

A Russian milblog post reports Taiwan intends to buy 25 unmanned surface vessels (sea drones) and two underwater drones for the Taiwan Coast Guard, with prototypes expected in the first half of 2027 from Maritime Tactica…

deployment2026-07-18🇺🇦 Multiple front directions across Ukraine (incl. Pokrovsk direction)1 source · conf 72

Ukraine General Staff reports 6,963 kamikaze drones used by Russia over the past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the course of the day Russia conducted airstrikes and shelling and employed 6,963 kamikaze drones. The update also states that 293 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppre…

deployment🇷🇺 Mali (incl. references to Taoudenni)1 source · conf 62

Milblog post describes UAV use and counter-UAV measures in Mali by government forces and armed groups

A Russian milblog claims Mali’s airspace is dominated by government forces using Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci UAVs, alongside Russian-supplied Orion, Lancet and Gerbera drones. It also describes armed groups using FPV drones…

Drones: Bayraktar TB2 · Bayraktar Akıncı · DJI Matrice 300 RTK / Matrice 30T

deployment🇺🇦 Ukraine (exact location not specified)1 source · conf 62

Azov Media post shows behind-the-scenes life of anti-air FPV drone operators

A Telegram post from Azov Media describes and promotes a film-style behind-the-scenes look at operators of anti-air FPV drones in Ukraine’s National Guard Azov unit. It is informational/media content about UAV operators …

deployment2026-07-18🇺🇦 Frontline area in Ukraine (exact location not specified)1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian drone evades Russian interceptor UAV during frontline mission, post says

A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian drone was pursued by a Russian interceptor UAV but was successfully recovered. The post describes real-time coordination by Ukrainian reconnaissance and skilled low-altitude maneuvering…

deployment🇺🇦 Over the sea area, heading toward southern Odesa region, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV over the sea heading toward southern Odesa region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying from the sea area on a course toward the south of Odesa region. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Near Sedniv, heading toward Chernihiv, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV flying past Sedniv toward Chernihiv

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV passing near Sedniv and heading toward Chernihiv. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, course toward Bozhedarivka, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Bozhedarivka in Dnipropetrovsk region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV in Dnipropetrovsk region heading on a course toward Bozhedarivka. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Black Sea toward Pivdenne/Chornomorske direction, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs heading toward Pivdenne/Chornomorske from Black Sea

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs moving from the Black Sea toward the Pivdenne/Chornomorske direction. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.