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.
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,137 kamikaze drones used by Russia over the day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted 50 airstrikes and used 6,137 kamikaze drones during the day. The update also claims 103 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed and mentions damag…
Ukraine General Staff reports week of strikes on Russian refineries and UAV-related sites
A Ukrainian General Staff Telegram post summarizes strikes from 14–20 September against targets in Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories, including multiple oil refineries and air-defense assets. It also claims hits …
General Atomics FQ-42 Vengeance CCA flies in formation with USAF fighters; additional drone delivered to Creech AFB
General Atomics released imagery of its FQ-42 Vengeance Collaborative Combat Aircraft flying with USAF fighters and said another FQ-42 was delivered to Creech Air Force Base for ongoing test and evaluation. The article a…
Lithuania shot down suspected Russian drone after it entered from Belarus
The article cites a senior NATO military official referencing the shootdown of a suspected Russian drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus. It is discussed in the context of escalating Russian hybrid actions …
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Iranian media display wreckage claimed to be ADM-160 MALD decoy and report Orbiter-type drone downed near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state-linked outlets published images of wreckage assessed as an ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD), claiming it was intercepted earlier the same day, though the location and circumstances are unconfirme…
Moscow oil refinery output halted after Sunday drone attack, sources say
Sources told Reuters that a drone attack on Sunday halted output at the Moscow oil refinery. The report indicates operational disruption but provides no casualty details in the provided text.
General Atomics delivers FQ-42 Vengeance autonomous aircraft to Creech Air Force Base
General Atomics delivered a new FQ-42 Vengeance Collaborative Combat Aircraft to Creech Air Force Base for ongoing test and evaluation operations. The article also notes a prior Agile Combat Employment exercise at Creech…
Tanker reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; two crew members wounded
A Telegram post claims another tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with two crew members wounded. The post mentions threats including drones, ballistic missiles, and sea mines but does not specify the weapon use…
Russian 'Vostok' group report cites FPV-drone attacks and destruction of UAV control points in multiple settlements
A Russian Telegram report claims artillery and FPV-drone operators struck Ukrainian forces and equipment across several named settlements, including destroying vehicles, dugouts, and a UAV control point. It also claims l…
Suspect detained in Donetsk; explosives allegedly delivered by drones for planned polling station bombing
A post claims a suspect was detained in Donetsk for allegedly planning to bomb a polling station on election day. It alleges drones delivered additional explosives and remote-detonation components to the suspect.