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.
Rybar digest references a mass strike on the Crimean Peninsula
A Rybar Telegram digest for 21 June references a "massive strike" on the Crimean Peninsula and discusses countering Ukrainian raids and potential threats to the Crimean Bridge. The post itself is a roundup and does not p…
Car ferries reported burning in Kerch Strait after drone attack near Port Kavkaz
A Telegram post claims car ferries in the Kerch Strait were on fire following a mass drone attack by Ukraine’s Defense Forces near the Port Kavkaz area in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. The post says eyewitness video was publi…
Report describes drone activity and use by Arbat detachment on the Kramatorsk front
A WarGonzo report says the Arbat detachment of the 8th reconnaissance-assault brigade is operating on the Kramatorsk direction amid constant friendly and enemy drone presence. It mentions use of compact drones nicknamed …
WarGonzo claims drones destroyed armored vehicles and logistics on a road near Orikhiv
A Telegram post claims that drone operators destroyed armored groups and logistics vehicles attempting to advance along a road, leaving wrecks on the roadside. The post is propagandistic and provides no verifiable date, …
Zelenskyy says Ukraine demanded Belarus dismantle drone signal repeaters aiding Russian attacks
President Zelenskyy said Kyiv has repeatedly demanded Minsk dismantle signal repeaters on Belarusian territory that help Russian drones attack Ukraine. He warned that if Belarus does not switch them off, Ukraine will do …
Ukrainian 72nd Mechanized Brigade drone unit thanks supporters for two Mavic 3T drones
A Telegram post says the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade's UAV strike unit "Air Canada" thanked the Operatyvno ZSU community for providing two DJI Mavic 3T drones. The post indicates donation-driven provisioning of UAVs…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3 (combat-modified)
Drone threat declared in Istra near Moscow
A Telegram post claims a UAV/drone threat alert was declared in Istra, Moscow Oblast. No details on sightings, impacts, or damage are provided.
Russian soldier says he moved by drone guidance and was led to a Ukrainian position
A Telegram post describes a Russian serviceman who claims he followed directions from a drone during a combat task and was ultimately guided by a drone to a Ukrainian position, where he became a prisoner of war. No strik…
Ukraine HUR reports FPV drone strikes against Russian forces on Zaporizhzhia direction
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) claims its special forces conducted a week of combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia axis, including FPV drone strikes against Russian infantry, transport and equipment. The post is pr…
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,029 kamikaze drones used by Russian forces over the day
A Ukrainian General Staff situation report said Russian forces used 6,029 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,083 shelling incidents during the day. The report also stated that 230 UAVs of various types were destroyed or s…