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.
Poland to ease rules for shooting down drones and missiles entering from Russia
Poland is planning to relax rules of engagement to allow shooting down drones and missiles that enter its airspace from Russia. The report concerns a policy/doctrine change rather than a specific intercept incident.
India releases American and six Ukrainians accused of smuggling weapons and drones
An American and six Ukrainians were released by Indian authorities after being jailed for six months. They had been accused of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting in India.
Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv
A Russian drone strike hit a historic building belonging to Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv. BBC reporting describes people escaping from the scene after the impact.
FPV-drone unit commander claims strikes on NATO-made equipment in Donbas
A Telegram post says an experienced FPV-drone team commander from the Rubikon Center describes combat work in Donbas and claims to have hit multiple pieces of expensive NATO-produced equipment. The post points to a video…
Report claims Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian tech sites and data centers over the past week
A Telegram post claims Russian forces struck nine major technology sites, telecom operators, and data centers in Ukraine over the past week, causing damage or shutdowns due to drone impacts. It alleges disruptions to TV …
Post discusses use of Geran “Seeker” drones to suppress Ukrainian air defenses
A Telegram post promotes a video describing the alleged employment of Geran “Seeker” drones to target radar stations and weaken Ukraine’s air defense network, enabling corridors for follow-on missile and drone strikes. I…
Zelensky says Ukraine failed to intercept about 45% of Russian drone attacks in September
A Telegram post cites Zelensky claiming Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept about 45% of Russian UAV raids in September. It alleges 2,730 Russian “jet” UAVs struck Ukraine, with over 1,500 shot down or suppressed …
Rubikon center and Russian Aerospace Forces reported strikes on Ukrainian UAV control points in Donbas
A Telegram post claims joint combat work by the “Rubikon” center and Russia’s Aerospace Forces to detect and destroy Ukrainian Armed Forces UAV control points in Donbas. No specific date, exact location, or damage/casual…
Report claims UAV operators used in fighting near Druzhkivka amid counterattacks
A Telegram report describes fighting on the Druzhkivka direction, alleging Ukrainian forces attacked infantry under a “drone curtain” near Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka and other nearby areas. It also claims Russian UAV operator…
Report: Russian forces launched 277 strike drones at Ukraine; data centers hit in Kyiv
A Telegram post claims Russian forces launched 277 strike drones of various types against Ukraine since the previous evening. It alleges strikes in Kyiv hit data centers of Ukrtelecom and DreamLine, with additional repor…