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 UAVs moving near Kremenchuk from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs flying toward or past Kremenchuk from the north. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Jet-powered UAVs reported flying past Kobeliaky in Poltava region toward northwest
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs flying past Kobeliaky in Poltava Oblast on a northwesterly course. No strike impact or damage was described.
Report of jet-powered UAV flying over Chernihiv region past Slavutych heading south
A Telegram post claims a jet-powered UAV was observed in Chernihiv Oblast, passing near Slavutych on a southern course. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.
Report of jet-powered UAV flying over Cherkasy region near Smila on a westward course
A Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV observed in Cherkasy Oblast, near or passing Smila, heading west. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Fighting near Orikhiv described as occurring under heavy drone conditions
A Telegram post claims Russian forces advanced near Orikhiv and nearby settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. It notes assaults in Orikhiv involve clearing basements under a "heavy drone" situation, affecting the pace of ad…
Russian Rubikon Center claims use of over 1,000,000 FPV drones from Jan 2025 to Aug 2026
A Telegram post claims operators of Russia's Rubikon Center used more than 1,000,000 FPV drones between January 2025 and August 2026, striking over 280,000 enemy targets. The post cites the unit's official channel publis…
Russian forces reported using UAV relay repeaters and drone strikes against Ukrainian logistics near Druzhkivka
A Telegram post claims Russian forces are advancing on the Druzhkivka direction and plan to move UAV relay repeaters closer to Ukrainian supply routes. It also alleges Russian drone operators are systematically striking …
Fighting near Orikhiv described as occurring under heavy drone conditions in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian milblogger reports intensified fighting around Orikhiv, Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia region. The post notes assaults and clearing operations in Orikhiv are slowed by a “heavy drone situation…
Report describes heavy drone use supporting encirclement operations east of Vovchansk
A Russian milblog claims Ukrainian forces east of Vovchansk are being encircled and says battlefield conditions feature extensive drone presence. The post describes using drone operators and signal repeaters to control m…
Russian milblog claims UAV relay repeaters being moved closer to Ukrainian supply routes near Druzhkivka
A Russian milblog post about fighting on the Druzhkivka direction claims Russian forces aim to move UAV relay repeaters closer to key Ukrainian supply routes around Druzhkivka and that drone operators are striking Ukrain…