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.
Cargo ship hit by drone attack near Novorossiysk, three crew injured
A cargo ship was struck in a drone attack near Novorossiysk, Russia, injuring three crew members. The report describes the incident as a drone attack in the Black Sea area off the Russian port city.
Turkey urges Russia and Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack
Reuters reports Turkey called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure safety in the Black Sea following a drone attack. The item indicates a drone strike occurred but provides no further details in the provided text.
Ukrainian UAV attack reported to disrupt power in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions
Officials in Russian-occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions reported that an attack by Ukrainian UAVs partially disrupted electricity supply, causing outages across multiple districts. Emergency repair crews were said…
Cargo ship Nadezhda reportedly attacked by drones in the Black Sea en route to Novorossiysk
The Cameroon-flagged vessel Nadezhda, sailing from Samsun, Turkey to Novorossiysk, Russia, was reportedly attacked by 6–7 drones in the Black Sea. Four crew members were reported wounded, including three Turkish national…
Death toll rises to six after UAV attack on beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka
A Telegram post reports that the governor of Krasnodar Krai said the death toll from a UAV attack on a beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka rose to six. The post claims three children were killed.
Ukrainian army aviation officer describes helicopter crews shooting down Shahed drones
A Ukrainian army aviation colonel recounts combat missions including engaging Russian forces near Kyiv and Hostomel and shooting down Shahed drones. The post links to a longer interview but does not specify a particular …
Ukrainian 151st Mechanized Brigade drones destroy Russian 2S44 Hyatsynt-K near Kupiansk direction
A post claims operators of Ukraine's 151st Mechanized Brigade used drones to destroy a Russian wheeled self-propelled artillery system 2S44 “Hyatsynt-K” on the Kupiansk axis. The source notes it would be only the second …
Volgograd refinery reportedly halted oil processing after UAV attack on 31 July
A Telegram post citing Reuters claims the Volgograd oil refinery stopped primary and secondary processing units after a UAV attack on 31 July. It says two primary distillation units with combined capacity of 33,900 tons/…
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,544 Russian kamikaze-drone attacks over Aug 3, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia conducted strikes during the day including 6,544 kamikaze-drone attacks and widespread shelling across multiple fronts. The update also claims hundreds of UAVs were destroyed …
Attack drones reported heading toward Vylkove from the Black Sea
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported strike UAVs moving toward Vylkove from the Black Sea. No impacts or casualties were stated in the post.