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.
Jet-powered UAV reported flying past Hostomel toward Kyiv
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a jet-powered UAV flying past Hostomel in the direction of Kyiv. No impact, interception, or damage is described.
Ukraine reports 124 attack UAVs launched during Sept 28 daytime, main direction Kyiv region
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on Sept 28 (06:30–18:30) Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 124 strike UAVs, including 86 jet-powered types. Air defenses reportedly shot down or suppressed 86 UAVs, with impacts r…
Ukraine General Staff reports strikes on Russian defense industry, refineries, and UAV infrastructure (Sep 21–27)
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Ukrainian Defense Forces struck multiple targets in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories between 21 and 27 September, including defense-industrial plants, oil refineries, air-de…
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 …