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.

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strike2026-09-09🇷🇺 Novorossiysk, Russia1 source · conf 62

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed four in Novorossiysk

Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack in Novorossiysk killed four people. The report was attributed to Reuters based on Russian statements.

strike2026-09-09🇺🇦 Ukraine–Moldova border crossing1 source · conf 62

Russian drone strike kills two at Ukraine–Moldova border crossing, authorities say

Authorities reported that Russian drones struck near a Ukraine–Moldova border crossing, killing two people. The report was carried by Reuters.

strike2026-09-091 source · conf 45

Merz says disaster narrowly averted in Russia-prepared drone attack at an airport

A report cites Merz saying a disaster was narrowly averted involving a Russia-prepared drone attack at an airport. The provided text does not specify the airport location, timing beyond publication date, or any damage or…

strike2026-09-09🇷🇺 Novorossiysk, Russia1 source · conf 72

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike naval base and oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia

Ukraine's General Staff said Ukrainian drones struck a naval base and an oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia. The report indicates damage targets but provides no confirmed casualty figures in the provided text.

seizure2026-09-081 source · conf 58

Iran says it captured a US underwater drone at the Strait of Hormuz entrance

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said an underwater drone malfunctioned more than a day earlier; Reuters could not independent…

doctrine-change2026-09-03🇰🇷 South Korea1 source · conf 78

South Korea boosts defense budget, expands drone swarms, loitering munitions and counter-drone plans

South Korea announced an 8.2% defense budget increase that includes expanded investment in unmanned technologies, including drone swarms, reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions, and a counter-drone system. The plan a…

exercise2026-09-08🇵🇱 MSPO defense industry show, Kielce, Poland1 source · conf 72

Ukrainian firms present and develop drone interceptors at MSPO defense show in Kielce

Ukrainian defense companies showcased and discussed development of new drone interceptors at the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, aimed at countering Russian jet-powered drones. Firms described planned timel…

strike2026-09-09🇺🇦 Ukraine–Moldova border crossing area, Odesa region, Ukraine1 source · conf 72

Russian drone attack at Ukraine–Moldova border crossing in Odesa kills two

Officials say Russian drones struck a Ukraine–Moldova border crossing area in Ukraine's Odesa region. Two civilians were killed and three were injured.

seizure2026-09-09🇮🇷 Iran (exact location not specified)1 source · conf 62

Iran claims it captured a US unmanned submersible Dive-LD; US says it malfunctioned earlier

Iran says it captured a US underwater drone/submersible identified as Dive-LD, while the US disputes the circumstances and says the craft had malfunctioned the previous day. The report discusses what is known about the u…

strike2026-09-091 source · conf 72

RSF drone attack on court in North Kordofan, Sudan kills at least 13

A drone attack attributed to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state. At least 13 people were killed and more than 20 were wounded, according to the report.