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 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 …
Drone footage shows Russian assault soldier struck after mistaking a drone on Pokrovsk front
A Telegram post claims combat footage from the Pokrovsk direction in Donetsk Oblast shows a Russian assault soldier mistaking his own drone for a Ukrainian one and being hit. The video is attributed to the Ukrainian dron…
Telegram post claims Hornet drone struck a Russian vehicle
A Telegram post says a drone referred to as "Hornet" attacked a vehicle carrying Russian forces, with a video linked as purported evidence. No location, date of the strike, or casualty details are provided in the post.
Russian forces reportedly place FPV drones along routes toward Kostiantynivka
A Telegram post claims Russian forces are saturating routes toward Kostiantynivka with FPV drones, including ground-hidden 'waiting' FPV drones concealed in vegetation and roadside areas. It says Ukrainian police brigade…