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.
Yaroslavl oil refinery fire reported after Ukrainian drone attack, governor says
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region after what the regional governor described as a Ukrainian drone attack, according to Reuters.
Zelensky says Ukraine struck two Russian oil refineries with deep-strike drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine carried out a deep-strike drone attack hitting two oil refineries in Russia. The provided text does not specify which refineries, exact locations, or damage details.
Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine; Russia reports intercepting 605 drones
Ukrainian officials reported six deaths from Russian strikes, with three killed in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy. Russia said it intercepted 605 drones during the attacks.
Russian unit reportedly intercepts enemy strike UAV using "Yolka" air-defense drone near Krasnolyman
A Telegram post claims fighters of Russia's 16th Guards Special Purpose Brigade kinetically intercepted an enemy strike UAV using a "Yolka" air-defense drone. The incident is said to have occurred on the Krasnolyman dire…
Drone strike hits hospital in Donetsk, killing one and wounding two, mayor says
A drone strike reportedly hit a hospital in Donetsk, killing a 78-year-old woman and wounding two other patients. The claim was attributed to Donetsk mayor Aleksey Kulemzin via the WarGonzo Telegram channel.
Report describes regular drone strikes during fighting on the eastern Zaporizhzhia front
A Russian milblogger claims Ukrainian small groups operating between Rozhdestvenske and Vozdvyzhevka are subjected to regular drone strikes, forcing them to take cover and limiting their ability to hold terrain. The post…
Saratov oil refinery halts processing after UAV attack on 2 August, Reuters reports
A UAV attack on 2 August reportedly led the Saratov oil refinery to suspend oil processing. Reuters said repairs to affected units could take 2–3 weeks.
Ukraine General Staff reports Russia used 6,631 kamikaze drones in attacks on Aug 5, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that during Aug 5, 2026, Russian forces conducted strikes including one missile strike and extensive use of loitering munitions, citing 6,631 kamikaze drones employed. The update also not…
Russia launches overnight strike on Kyiv using drones and ballistic missiles, causing casualties
Ukraine reported a major overnight Russian attack combining drones and ballistic missiles against Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian air defenses said they shot down 98 of 115 drones, while multiple ballistic mis…
Drone attack repelled in Ufa; UAV debris fell in industrial zone causing fire
A drone attack on enterprises in Ufa, Bashkortostan was reported as repelled, with UAV debris falling in the city's industrial zone and sparking a fire. Regional head Radiy Khabirov said no one was killed or injured and …