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.
Romania says Russian drone hit an apartment block; NATO reiterates defense of alliance territory
Romania reported that a Russian drone struck an apartment block on Romanian territory. NATO said it would defend alliance territory, following the reported incident.
Romania deploys F-16s and seeks allied anti-drone support after Russian drone strike near its territory
Romania deployed F-16s and requested allied anti-drone capabilities to strengthen air defenses and NATO’s eastern flank following a Russian drone strike on civilian infrastructure referenced in the report.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia
The Kyiv Independent reports that a Russian oil refinery in Volgograd was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the snippet.
Russian drone hits residential building in Romania, injuring two
The Kyiv Independent reports that a Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania, injuring two people. No further details on the exact locality or extent of damage are provided in the supplied text.
French Army hosts international FPV drone competition with NATO teams at Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase
NATO soldiers participated in the French Army’s first international FPV drone competition at the Chaumont-Semoutiers airbase, featuring racing courses and simulated strike missions against targets. The two-day event on M…
NATO states criticise Russia after drones crash in Romania
An incident involving drones crashing in Romania raised concerns among NATO members about spillover from Russia’s war in Ukraine. The event prompted diplomatic criticism of Russia.
Russian student profiled as UAV operator after completing training
A Telegram post profiles Ivan Shcherbakov, a student from Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies, who took academic leave for military service and became a UAV (drone) operator. It describes his theoretic…
Russian UAV operators reported destroying enemy vehicles on the Zaporizhzhia direction
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from Russia's 14th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade (Vostok grouping) destroyed enemy automotive vehicles on the Zaporizhzhia front. No specific location, date of the strike, or casualty figur…
Hezbollah drone shown attacking a parking area of Israeli military engineering vehicles in training conditions
A Telegram post claims footage shows a Hezbollah drone attacking a parking area with Israeli military bulldozers and other IDF engineering equipment under training-range conditions. The post does not specify the exact lo…
Drone footage shows destruction in Kostyantynivka amid ongoing fighting
A post shares drone-shot video of Kostyantynivka, stating heavy fighting continues and forces are pushing toward the city center. It notes significant destruction in the city.