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.
UAV reported in southern Kharkiv region heading toward Lozova
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a UAV in the south of Kharkiv Oblast moving in the direction of Lozova. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Jet-powered UAV reported near border of Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions heading northwest
A jet-powered UAV was reported near the boundary between Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions in Ukraine, flying on a northwest course. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
UAV reported in Chernihiv region heading toward Bakhmach
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force reports a UAV in Chernihiv Oblast on a course toward the settlement of Bakhmach. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV in Sumy region heading toward Terny
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV in Sumy Oblast flying on a course toward Terny. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,366 kamikaze-drone attacks in daily operational update
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 5,366 kamikaze drones over the course of the day, alongside missile and air strikes. The update also states that 210 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppr…
UK scraps destroyer replacement plans, shifts focus to drone warships
Reuters reports the UK has dropped plans to replace its destroyers and is shifting emphasis toward drone warships. The item reflects a procurement and force-structure change rather than a specific drone strike or inciden…
Drone footage shows rescue efforts and damage after twin earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela
Drone footage from La Guaira, Venezuela documents widespread destruction and ongoing rescue efforts following twin earthquakes. The drone is used for aerial documentation rather than an attack.
Pentagon updates JP 3-60 doctrine to expand AI role in targeting under human control
A post claims the US Department of Defense quietly revised the JP 3-60 Joint Targeting doctrine in April to add guidance on using AI for targeting and allowing AI to initiate certain actions under human oversight. It als…
Milblogger claims increased drone strikes on Russian refineries and Russian strikes using Geran drones on Ukrainian fuel sites
A Russian milblog summary alleges Ukraine increased long-range drone and “drone-missile” strikes on Russian oil refineries and military plants, with emphasis on Crimea and Sevastopol. It also claims Russia increased stri…
Telegram post claims Russian military police avoided assault by self-injury to avoid Ukrainian drones
A Telegram post alleges four Russian military police who were punished by being sent to an assault refused to advance under Ukrainian drones and instead injured their own legs to survive. The post provides no verifiable …