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 jet-powered UAV heading toward Kyiv from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying toward Kyiv from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet and strike UAVs heading toward Kyiv from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported reactive (jet) and strike UAVs moving toward Kyiv from the east. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAVs heading from the east toward Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported strike UAVs approaching Zaporizhzhia from the east. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Report cites June 2024 Ukrainian drone strike on Akhtubinsk airfield damaging a Su-57
The article discusses imagery of a Su-57 possibly configured for counter-drone missions and references a prior Ukrainian drone attack on Akhtubinsk airfield. It says the June 2024 strike reportedly severely damaged or de…
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Pentagon memo creates autonomy czar to oversee most drone and unmanned vehicle efforts
An internal memo reported by Breaking Defense says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created an “autonomy czar” role to manage most unmanned efforts across ground, small air, and sea vehicles. The position reportedly report…
Russian drones attack Kyiv, setting a central district hotel on fire, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Russian drones attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, causing a hotel in the central district to catch fire. Details on casualties and the extent of damage were not provided in the snippet.
Ukraine says its drones are striking Crimea, causing repeated crises for Russia
A report cites Ukrainian official Ivan Fedorov saying Ukrainian drones are "hammering" Crimea and that Russia is facing repeated crises there. The item indicates ongoing drone strikes but provides no specific incident de…
Russian drone strike hits civilian minibus in Kherson amid wider attacks across Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent reports that Russian attacks over the past day killed 6 and injured 111 across Ukraine, including a drone strike that hit a civilian minibus in Kherson. The post does not provide additional details o…
Ukraine adapts Sea Baby naval drones to launch FPV attack drones near Kinburn Spit
Defense News reports Ukraine has modified its Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel to carry and launch 6–8 FPV attack drones, based on Russian accounts of activity near the Kinburn Spit. The article also references prior str…
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Video reportedly shows Ukrainian interceptor drone engaging a Shahed/Geran one-way attack drone
A Ukrainian unit posted an unverified night-vision video said to show an interceptor drone closing on and striking a Shahed/Geran one-way attack drone. The article also describes U.S. Army efforts to develop and field a …