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.
Russian airstrike reported on UAV launch site in Dobropillia, Ukraine
A Telegram post claims Russian Aerospace Forces struck a UAV launch site of Ukraine's National Guard (15th separate detachment) in Dobropillia using five FAB-500 bombs with UMPK guidance kits. The same post also claims a…
Russian 'Vostok' group reports strikes with attack UAVs and artillery and destruction of Ukrainian UAV assets
A Russian Telegram report claims that over the past day the 'Vostok' force group used strike UAVs and artillery to hit Ukrainian positions in multiple settlements in Zaporizhzhia region and nearby areas. It also claims d…
Russian soldier fails to shoot down Ukrainian FPV drone; occupiers reportedly wounded in Donetsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast were wounded after an unsuccessful attempt by a Russian serviceman to shoot down a Ukrainian FPV drone with small-arms fire. The post references a video as evidence…
Ukraine reportedly strikes targets in Novorossiysk using Palyanytsia drones and maritime drones
A Telegram post claims Ukraine conducted a night combined attack on targets in Novorossiysk using jet-powered drones "Palyanytsia", Neptune missiles, and maritime unmanned drones. It alleges hits on the Sheskharis oil po…
Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade drone pilots report incident involving a Russian soldier
A Telegram post promotes a new episode of the brigade’s “Drone Diary” describing a humorous incident involving drone pilots of Ukraine’s 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade and a Russian soldier. The post implies a drone en…
Report: UAV attack on Novorossiysk kills child; additional death from drone debris in Volna
A Telegram post claims a mass Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk killed an eight-year-old child and wounded eight people, citing the regional governor. It also reports a man was killed by falling UAV debris in the settleme…
Ukrainian drone attack reported in Novorossiysk and Krasnodar Krai; injuries reported
A Telegram post claims Krasnodar Krai, Russia, faced a mass UAV attack overnight, with the main impact in Novorossiysk and an ongoing drone-alert regime. Authorities reportedly opened temporary accommodation points and r…
Ukraine reports Russian Shahed-type drone attack with 112 UAVs shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia attacked overnight with 138 Shahed-type strike UAVs (including Gerbera and decoy drones), with air defenses downing or suppressing 112. Impacts were recorded at 16 locations a…
Air defenses reportedly engage jet-powered UAVs over Kyiv
A Telegram post claims air defense systems were operating in Kyiv against jet-powered UAVs and urges residents to stay in shelters. No damage or casualty details are provided.
Ukraine reports strikes on drone control relay and UAV units in occupied Crimea and eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on the night of 12 August, Defense Forces struck a ground relay used to control Geran/Herbera strike UAVs near Olenivka in occupied Crimea, plus a repair unit near Mariupol and a UAV…