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.
Satellite images show damage at VNIIR-Progress factory in Cheboksary after Flamingo and AN-196 strikes
A post claims satellite imagery confirms extensive fire damage at the VNIIR-Progress factory in Cheboksary following a strike involving an FP-5 "Flamingo" missile and two AN-196 "February" drones. The factory is describe…
Drone strike reported on anti-Iran separatist headquarters in Sulaymaniyah
A social-media post claims a drone strike hit an anti-Iran separatist headquarters in Sulaymaniyah. No details on casualties, damage extent, or responsible party are provided in the post.
Post recalls Abdulrahman al-Awlaki killed in U.S. drone strike in Yemen in 2011
A social-media post states that Abdulrahman al-Awlaki, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was killed on October 14, 2011 in Yemen during a U.S. drone strike. It adds he was reportedly at an outdoor eating area with other civili…
Pro-Russian X post shares drone video of Russian strike on building, claims 55 Ukrainian soldiers killed
A pro-Russian X account posted drone footage showing a large explosion destroying a building in a heavily damaged urban area, framing it as a Russian strike. The post claims 55 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, but the foo…
Drone strike reportedly halts KINEF oil refinery operations in Kirishi, Russia
A social-media post claims a drone strike paralyzed the KINEF refinery in Kirishi, taking 3 of 4 primary processing units offline. The post says the refinery represents about 7% of Russia’s refining capacity and could af…
Moscow-installed Crimean authorities report Ukrainian UAV strike on Dzhankoi killed five civilians
Russian-installed authorities in occupied Crimea said a Ukrainian drone (UAV) strike hit Dzhankoi and killed five civilians. The claim was attributed to Crimea's Moscow-appointed head Sergey Aksyonov.
Post claims Ukrainian missile-drone strike hit VNIIR-PROGRESS defense plant in Cheboksary
A social-media post says daytime footage shows damage after a Ukrainian missile-drone strike on the VNIIR-PROGRESS defense plant in Cheboksary. It claims the plant was hit in a second wave of attacks within 24 hours, aff…
Lancet loitering munition reportedly destroys camouflaged self-propelled gun near Kostiantynivka
A Russian-affiliated Telegram post claims a ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV spotted a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery gun near Kostiantynivka, after which a ZALA Lancet loitering munition struck it. The post says the str…
Report claims drones hit VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary and were diverted toward homes
A Telegram post claims there were overnight drone strikes on the VNIIR-Progress military plant in Cheboksary, Chuvashia. It further alleges Russian electronic warfare diverted drones toward residential buildings.
Ukrainian post claims Russian soldier survived attack by four drones and was captured
A Telegram post describes a Russian contract soldier who says he survived an attack by four drones during an assault and was later taken prisoner. No date, location, or drone types are provided.