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.
Report describes June 18 UAV raid tactics against Moscow region, including multiple drone types and missiles
A Russian milblog post claims Ukrainian forces conducted a coordinated UAV attack on the Moscow region on June 18, approaching from multiple directions to overload air defenses. It also alleges four "Flamingo" cruise mis…
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Report claims Ukraine is using aerostat complexes to extend strike-drone range over Crimea and the Black Sea
A Russian milblog post claims Ukrainian forces are increasingly using aerostat-based complexes, including the "Piranha" platform carrying "Hornet" UAVs, to extend operational range. It says the system was tested over the…
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Hlibivske underground gas storage site in occupied Crimea
A Telegram post claims that on the night of 19 June, operators of Ukraine's 413th SBS regiment "Raid" struck facilities at the Hlibivske underground gas storage near Dozorne on the Tarkhankut Peninsula in occupied Crimea…
Ukrainian unit video shows Russian soldier attempting to take an unattended drone
A Telegram post shares footage attributed to Ukraine's 7th Air Assault Corps showing a Russian occupier trying to take a seemingly unattended (“ownerless”) drone. The post implies the attempt ends badly for the soldier, …
Russian residents describe relative killed by drone strike in Ukraine war zone
A Telegram post quotes residents of Perm saying a relative who went to the combat zone in January was later reported missing and allegedly killed by a UAV strike, with remains identified via DNA. The post provides no spe…
Ukrainian unit thanks supporters for batteries for Heavy Shot heavy drones
A Ukrainian military unit (РУБпАК 10-го ОШБ 59-ї ОШБр) publicly thanked the Operatyvno ZSU community for providing rechargeable batteries for heavy drones labeled "Heavy Shot". The post indicates logistical support for d…
Germany explores purchasing Ukrainian and Israeli long-range missiles including a missile-drone
A post citing Politico says Germany is approaching Israeli and Ukrainian companies to procure cruise missiles after the US declined to deploy Tomahawk-equipped units. It mentions Ukrainian developments including the Flam…
Post claims foreign recruit wounded after a drone attack during assault in Kharkiv Oblast
A Telegram post alleges a Burundian recruit fighting for Russian forces was sent to assault Ukrainian positions in Kharkiv Oblast and was wounded after a drone attack, then surrendered. No specific date, exact place, or …
Ukraine General Staff reports Russian use of 2,087 kamikaze drones in one day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 2,087 kamikaze drones over the course of the day amid 131 combat engagements. The update also notes 45 airstrikes and extensive shelling across multiple direction…
Ukraine reports strikes on targets in Crimea, Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Moscow refinery
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on June 18 and overnight June 19, 2026 against multiple Russian military logistics and UAV-control targets, including railway bridges in Crimea. It also claimed confirmed damage a…