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.
UAV reported flying over eastern Dnipropetrovsk region toward/past Ternivka
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the eastern part of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The drone was said to be heading toward or past the settlement of Ternivka from the east.
Report of UAV activity over Donets and Balakliia in Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs over Donets and Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast. No strike impact or damage details were provided.
UAV reported in northern Sumy region heading toward Shostka
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Sumy Oblast moving on a course toward Shostka. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported over southern Dnipropetrovsk region heading toward Kryvyi Rih
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the south of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast moving on a course toward Kryvyi Rih. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs heading toward Staryi Merchyk in Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported a group of UAVs in northern Kharkiv region moving toward the settlement of Staryi Merchyk. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Russian kamikaze drone crashes into apartment building in Galați, Romania, injuring civilians
A Russian explosive-laden kamikaze drone strayed into Romanian airspace and struck the roof of a residential apartment building in Galați, causing a fire and injuries. Romanian authorities said it was part of an overnigh…
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U.S. CENTCOM says underwater drones to join Strait of Hormuz mine-clearance effort
The article reports that U.S. Central Command planned to deploy uncrewed underwater vehicles (underwater drones) to support counter-mine and clearance operations tied to the Strait of Hormuz situation. The mention is in …
Russian diesel output drops further in May amid reported drone attacks on refineries
A Reuters report says Russia's diesel output fell about 10% in May, with the decline linked to the impact of drone attacks on refining infrastructure. The item references drone strikes as a contributing factor to reduced…
Russian official warns Europe to expect more drone incidents after Romania episode
A Russian official warned European countries to brace for additional drone-related incidents, referencing a prior episode involving Romania. The report frames the warning as a political/security signal rather than descri…
Putin says it is too early to confirm whether a drone that strayed into Romania was Russian
Reuters reports Vladimir Putin said it was too early to say whether a drone that strayed into Romania was Russian. The incident involves an unmanned aerial vehicle entering Romanian territory, with attribution not yet co…