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.
UK defence investment plan proposes replacing AW159 Wildcat helicopters with reconnaissance UAVs
A WarGonzo post discussing the UK Ministry of Defence investment plan says the British Army intends to replace AW159 Wildcat helicopters with reconnaissance drones and pursue an Atlantic anti-submarine surveillance conce…
Rybar describes layered defenses used to destroy Ukrainian sea drones in the Black Sea
A Russian milblog post claims Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels are being destroyed in the Black Sea using a layered “kill zone” approach: reconnaissance and strike UAVs at range, ATGMs within 10 km, and small-arms/cann…
Russian milblog discusses UAV-based laser designation to improve accuracy of glide bombs against bridges
A Russian milblog post discusses using UAV-mounted laser target designation to guide glide bombs (UMPK/UMPB) more precisely against targets such as bridge supports. It cites the Krasnopol guided shell concept and mention…
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UK defense investment plan includes over £5bn for drones alongside nuclear and fighter programs
A Telegram post claims UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer approved a £15bn defense investment plan funded by reallocating money from other projects. The package reportedly includes over £5bn earmarked for drones, plus spendi…
Drone attacks reported in Russia and occupied Ukraine, with civilian casualties and damage
A Russian milblog roundup claims multiple UAV incidents: a drone-dropped explosive wounded a man in Kursk Oblast, and several drone/FPV attacks in Belgorod Oblast injured civilians and hit vehicles and a commercial site.…
Drones reportedly burned over 20 trucks at a parking lot in Donetsk overnight
A Telegram post claims UAVs struck a parking area in Donetsk overnight, setting fire to more than 20 semi-trucks. No casualties were reported in the post.
Claim: Russia says it downed 63,933 Ukrainian UAVs over Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories in H1 2026
A Telegram post cites purported Russian propaganda calculations claiming at least 63,933 Ukrainian drones were shot down over regions of Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine during the first six months …
Report claims UAV attacks in Moscow Oblast amid substation accident and power outages
A Telegram post reports that parts of Moscow Oblast lost electricity due to an accident at a power substation. It also claims the region has been attacked by UAVs since early morning, without providing specific locations…
Ukrainian Air Force reports multiple UAVs over several regions of Ukraine
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs detected over northern Sumy region, southern Kharkiv region, Nikopol district (Dnipropetrovsk), and Pervomaisk district (Mykolaiv), with stated flight directions. It also …
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Mykolaiv, Synelnykove, Kharkiv and Sumy
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reports multiple UAVs moving toward Mykolaiv from the south, toward Synelnykove in Dnipropetrovsk region, toward Kharkiv from the north, and toward Sumy from the north. No impacts or …