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.
US to create two test ranges to replicate Ukraine war conditions for drone and counter-drone trials
A report says the United States will create two test ranges within about six weeks to recreate conditions similar to the war in Ukraine. The ranges are intended for testing drones, counter-drone systems, and electronic w…
Rybar digest claims ongoing drone war with planned mass raids on Crimea and Russian oil refineries
A Rybar video digest discusses an ongoing “drone war” in the Russia–Ukraine conflict, alleging planned mass UAV raids on Crimea and Russian oil refineries. The post is commentary and does not provide a specific confirmed…
At least three killed in alleged Ukrainian drone strike in Russian-controlled Horlivka
Russian-installed authorities said a Ukrainian drone strike hit a multi-storey apartment building in Russian-controlled Horlivka. The report said at least three people were killed.
Russian pro-war commentator says two acquaintances were killed by drones during the 'SVO'
A Telegram post quotes a Russian pro-war supporter from the Urals claiming the conflict is not a war, while stating that six of his friends involved have died or gone missing. The post specifically alleges two were kille…
Ukrainian 155th Mechanized Brigade uses strike drones to clear enemy dugout near Hryshyne
A post describes a combined operation where aerial reconnaissance identified a target and strike drones hit an enemy dugout, followed by infantry clearing actions near Hryshyne. It claims a drone pilot’s one-night record…
Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade unit reports using new long-range drones against Russian logistics
A Telegram post claims pilots from the UAV unit “Roniny” of Ukraine’s 65th Mechanized Brigade are operating new drones to target Russian logistics. The drones are described as EW-resistant, capable of flying 50+ km, and …
Ukraine explores using naval drones for policing missions to detain sanctioned ships in the Black Sea
A Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) commander said Ukraine is developing a new system for naval drones to conduct policing-style missions in the Black Sea, aiming to detain and escort sanctioned vessels to port rathe…
Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade says it destroyed a pickup catapult used to launch Shahed drones
A Telegram post claims operators of the “Spalakh” UAV unit of Ukraine’s 28th Mechanized Brigade detected and destroyed a pickup-mounted catapult allegedly used to launch Shahed drones. The post provides no date, location…
Belarusian media report no Shahed drone flights along Belarus–Ukraine border since June 21
A Telegram post cites Belarusian media claiming that Shahed drone overflights along the Belarus–Ukraine border have not been recorded since June 21. No specific incident, strike, or damage is described.
UAV reported flying past Putyvl in Sumy region heading west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past Putyvl in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, heading west. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.