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.
Iran reportedly strikes US targets in Iraqi Kurdistan and launches drones toward US ships near Strait of Hormuz
A Telegram post claims Iran attacked US facilities in Iraqi Kurdistan with missiles and drones, alleging a US radar in Erbil was destroyed. It also claims Iran launched anti-ship missiles and drones at US ships in the Gu…
Air defenses report downing drones near Moscow; strike reported on Afipsky refinery; drones over Donetsk
A Telegram post claims air defenses shot down three drones attempting to reach Moscow. It also reports a drone strike on the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai and ongoing drone attacks over Donetsk being intercepted…
Lancet loitering munition strike claimed to destroy a Caesar self-propelled howitzer
A Telegram post claims a Russian Lancet loitering munition (UAV) strike destroyed a Caesar self-propelled howitzer. The post links to a video but provides no location or date of the strike.
Post discusses Geran-2 drones modified to carry R-60M air-to-air missiles
A Russian milblog post claims long-range Geran-2 drones have been modified to carry Soviet R-60M missiles, potentially enabling them to threaten air-defense assets and aircraft. The post is presented as an explanatory pi…
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Ukrainian unit reports FPV drone strikes on Russian troops on Lyman direction
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian pilots from the Third Army Corps conducted FPV drone attacks against Russian troops on the Lyman axis, including targets in shelters. The post also alleges one Russian soldier committed s…
Odesa officials report drone attack on two cargo ships in the Black Sea and strikes in southern Odesa region
Odesa regional authorities reported that drones attacked two dry cargo vessels in the Black Sea while they were traveling via a maritime corridor. Minutes later, southern Odesa region was also attacked, hitting civilian …
Ukrainian Armor and Germany’s MBDA agree strategic partnership on deep strike and counter-UAS
MBDA and Ukrainian Armor announced a strategic partnership with initial cooperation areas including deep strike capabilities and counter-UAS (anti-drone) systems. The parties also plan to create a joint venture in the fu…
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,614 kamikaze drones used by Russian forces over the day
A Ukrainian General Staff situation report states that Russian forces conducted 103 airstrikes and used 5,614 kamikaze drones during the day across multiple fronts. The report also claims 248 UAVs of various types were d…
UAV reported flying near Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region on a southern course
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward/past Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv Oblast, heading south. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
UAV reported flying from the Black Sea toward Odesa Oblast, Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV coming from the Black Sea and heading toward Odesa Oblast, specifically the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post…