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 UAVs moving toward Lokhvytsia, Komyshnia, Zaporizhzhia and Sumy
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports multiple UAVs observed over Poltava region moving toward/near Lokhvytsia and Komyshnia, another heading toward Zaporizhzhia from the northwest, and another on course to Sumy fr…
Royal Navy launches Nyan one-way effector drone from ship during trials off southern England
The UK Royal Navy conducted at-sea trials launching the Nyan one-way effector (kamikaze) drone from the experimentation ship XV Patrick Blackett during Exercise Neptune Reach. The event is framed as part of Project Vanta…
Ukrainian SBU drone strikes damage hardened aircraft shelters at Saki Air Base in Crimea
The Ukrainian SBU said it conducted drone strikes on Russia’s Saki Air Base in Crimea, reporting hits on hangars/shelters and claiming multiple aircraft destroyed or damaged. Satellite imagery cited in the report shows d…
Russian jobs website posts ad seeking drone operators to help defend Moscow, Reuters reports
A Russian jobs website posted an advertisement seeking drone operators to help defend Moscow, according to Reuters. The posting suggests efforts to recruit personnel for drone-related air defense or counter-UAV duties.
Russian oil refinery suspends operations again after reported Ukrainian drone strike
A major oil refinery in Russia reportedly suspended operations again following a Ukrainian drone strike, according to The Kyiv Independent. Details on the exact facility, damage extent, and casualties were not provided i…
US diplomat urges Taiwan to build a “hornet’s nest” of drones to deter conflict
A senior U.S. representative in Taiwan called for building large numbers of air, surface, and subsurface drones to strengthen deterrence. The article also describes competing Taiwanese legislative proposals and budgets t…
Post claims UAV teams deployed in Latvia to stage drone attack on children's festival in Vilnius
A Telegram post alleges that Ukrainian UAV teams have been placed at US bases in Latvia and are preparing a drone attack on a children's song festival in Vilnius to blame Russia. The post provides no evidence and describ…
Report claims 7 UAVs were shot down over Russia's Leningrad Oblast on 2 July
A Telegram post discussing broader NATO-Russia tensions claims that on 2 July air defenses repelled an attack over Russia's Leningrad Oblast and shot down seven UAVs. The post provides no further details on targets or da…
Russian MoD reports strikes on UAV-related sites in Ukraine and destruction of Ukrainian unmanned boats
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed a week of massed and group strikes on targets in Ukraine, including sites for assembly, storage and launch preparation of UAVs, and reported that strike drones hit two Ukrainian MiG-29 a…
Russian source claims capture of Oleksandrivka and destruction of heavy hexacopter drones
A Russian Telegram post claims units of the "Vostok" grouping captured Oleksandrivka after fighting and reported destroying various Ukrainian equipment, including 28 heavy hexacopter drones of the "Baba Yaga" type. The p…