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.
JetBlue flight reportedly struck a drone while approaching JFK Airport, FAA says
Reuters reports the FAA said a JetBlue flight hit a drone while on approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The incident involves a civilian aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle near a major U.S. airport.
Romania reports drone explosion in Constanța and drone strike in Galați amid air-defense purchase
The article notes recent drone-related incidents in Romania: a drone reportedly exploded in the port city of Constanța in early June, and about a week earlier a Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați near the…
Rescuers in Venezuela use drones to search for earthquake survivors
The article describes rescue teams in Venezuela using drones, dogs and sound detectors to locate survivors in earthquake rubble. The drones are part of the search-and-rescue response rather than a military action.
Drone attacks reported across southern Russia and Ukraine; bus hit in Bryansk region, woman wounded
A Russian milblog roundup claims overnight UAV attacks affected Crimea/Sevastopol and caused power disruptions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, while Russia conducted drone strikes on several Ukrainian cities. It als…
15 wounded in DPR after UAV attacks, including strikes in Horlivka and Starobesheve
A Telegram post claims 15 people were wounded in the self-proclaimed DPR due to UAV attacks, including incidents in Horlivka (attacks on a car and a route bus) and Starobesheve (attack on a gas station). It also reports …
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.
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 attack hits civilian car in Bryansk Oblast, driver killed and passenger wounded
A UAV reportedly struck a civilian passenger car in a border district of Russia's Bryansk Oblast. The driver was killed at the scene and a female passenger was hospitalized with injuries.
Report claims Ukrainian MiG-29 crashed in Poltava region, possibly involving a Geran drone
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 crashed in Poltava Oblast during a combat mission and the pilot survived after ejecting. The post speculates possible causes, including an encounter/collision with a "G…
Report claims Iranian drones launched in Strait of Hormuz, one hit a civilian vessel
A Telegram post alleges Iran launched four UAVs in the Strait of Hormuz and that one struck a civilian ship, framed as a ceasefire violation. No specific vessel, damage details, or date are provided in the post.