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 65th Mechanized Brigade unit reports Hornet UAV attacks on rear logistics near Melitopol
A Telegram post claims the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade’s UAV unit “Ronins” used new Hornet drones to set fire to enemy rear logistics in the Melitopol area. No date, casualties, or specific damage details are provid…
Ryazan oil refinery halts processing after reported drone attack on 29 July
A drone attack reportedly hit the Ryazan oil refinery, after which the plant halted crude oil processing. Sources cited by Reuters said the refinery could remain offline for up to two weeks.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,566 kamikaze drone attacks in daily operational update
In a 22:00 operational update for 30 July 2026, Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian forces used 5,566 kamikaze drones during the day alongside missile and air strikes. The post also claims 218 UAVs of various types …
Drone strike hits Damietta Port facility and LNG vessels in Egypt
Egyptian officials said preliminary investigations indicate a drone caused a July 29 incident at Damietta Port involving two vessels, including the Energos Winter floating storage and regasification unit. No party has cl…
Source says Ukrainian drones damaged Russian grain export terminal on the Kerch Strait
A Reuters report citing a source says Ukrainian drones damaged a Russian grain export terminal on the Kerch Strait. Details on the extent of damage and any casualties were not provided in the excerpt.
Kazakhstan oil export gateway shut again after Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea
Reuters reports that Kazakhstan's oil export gateway was shut again following Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea. The incident disrupted operations at a key export route.
Drone strike in Egypt raises security concerns over Suez oil exports
A drone strike occurred in Egypt, prompting security concerns related to oil exports transiting the Suez area. The report highlights potential implications for regional energy shipping security.
Report claims Iran used drones to strike a US-owned LNG carrier in Egypt as a warning
A Telegram post claims Iranian sources said a drone strike hit a US-owned liquefied natural gas carrier in Egypt. The alleged purpose was to signal Iran’s ability to disrupt global shipping and energy supplies amid heigh…
Russian 'Vostok' group claims UAV units struck Ukrainian equipment and destroyed drone control points over past day
A Russian Telegram post claims that artillery and UAV crews conducted fire strikes against Ukrainian forces in the Vostok group’s area of responsibility over the past 24 hours. It alleges destruction of multiple UAVs and…
Ukraine reports mass combined missile and drone attack overnight 29–30 July, with 284 UAVs detected
Ukraine's General Staff reported a large combined Russian air attack on the night of 29–30 July involving missiles and 284 UAVs of various types, with main directions Kyiv and Lviv regions. As of 09:00, Ukraine claimed 2…
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