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.
Russian milblog discusses hypothetical deployment of Geran-5 drones to Algeria as deterrent against France
A Russian milblog post speculates about Algeria acquiring long-range "Geran-5" drones and the potential to threaten strategic targets in southern France. The post is analytical and does not report an actual delivery, dep…
Russian milblog claims increased drone and robotic system activity near Dobropillia direction
A Russian milblog post discusses the growing role of drones, autonomous systems and robots on the battlefield, claiming the highest activity on the Dobropillia direction amid a Russian offensive. It also claims Ukrainian…
Ukrainian air defense reportedly downs a Russian Geran-5 drone-missile using STING S
A post claims the Rubin crew of Ukraine's 1020th anti-aircraft missile regiment destroyed a Russian Geran-5 jet-powered drone-missile using the new STING S system. No location, time of intercept, or damage details are pr…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
Ukrainian border guard drone unit reports killing Russian soldier carrying EW system
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian border guard pilots from the «Апекс» unit of the «Форпост» brigade used a loitering/ambush drone to kill a Russian occupier reportedly carrying an EW system called «Лопата». No location o…
Drone operators report strikes on logistics vehicles and rail tank cars in Donetsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims drone operators from the SBS K-2 brigade conducted strikes on logistics equipment, mobile fire groups, and railway tank cars in Donetsk Oblast. The post links to a video compilation as purported ev…
Ukrainian drone operator reportedly ambushes six Russian troops with landed kamikaze drone
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian kamikaze-drone operator landed the drone near a path used by Russian troops and waited. The explosive payload was then remotely detonated when six troops reportedly approached.
FPV drone attack injures Russian soldier, according to Ukrainian Telegram post
A Ukrainian Telegram post claims an FPV drone struck a Russian occupier who attempted suicide to avoid being hit. The post says he suffered an open head injury and will require prolonged treatment, and references a video…
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,084 kamikaze-drone attacks in daily operational update
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted strikes during the day including the use of 6,084 kamikaze drones, alongside missile and air strikes. The update also states that 84 UAVs of various types we…
Ukraine signals expanded long-range operations and countermeasures against jet-powered Shahed drones
A Ukrainian General Staff post says decisions are being prepared to expand Ukraine’s long-range capabilities and approve new long-range operations in response to Russian strikes. It also notes ongoing development and sca…
Ukrainian unit fundraiser seeks Mavic 4T drone and 2.4 kW charging station for Kharkiv direction
A Telegram post appeals for donations to purchase a Mavic 4T drone and a 2.4 kW charging station for Ukrainian forces on the Kharkiv direction, citing the needs of the 3rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The post reports on…