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 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…
Overpass collapses in Novorossiysk after reported UAV attack; traffic blocked and water supply disrupted
A Telegram post claims a UAV attack in Novorossiysk caused an overpass to collapse on one of the city streets, leading to traffic closures. The post also reports a disruption to the city's water supply.
Ukraine claims overnight strike on Russian naval base in Novorossiysk using drones, missiles and USVs
A Telegram post citing President Zelenskyy says Ukraine's Defense Forces conducted an overnight operation striking the naval base in Novorossiysk. It claims reactive drones "Palianytsia," Neptune missiles, and maritime u…
Report: Kyiv Oblast under mass attack by jet-powered drones
A Telegram post reports a mass attack on Kyiv Oblast involving jet-powered drones and urges residents in areas under air-raid alert to stay in shelters. No damage or casualty details are provided.
Novorossiysk grain terminal halts operations after UAV attack damage, Reuters sources say
Sources cited by Reuters say a grain terminal in Novorossiysk was damaged during a UAV attack and has suspended operations. No casualty information was provided in the post.