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.
Ukraine says it seized a Russian UAV with warhead hidden in Black Sea contraband shipment
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), SBU and Navy reported dismantling a year-long smuggling channel operating via the Black Sea. During searches in Odesa and Chernivtsi regions, authorities said they seized contraband…
Ukrainian agencies seize Russian UAV with warhead during anti-smuggling operation
Ukraine's GUR, SBU and Navy reported dismantling a smuggling network operating in the Black Sea area. Authorities said searches in Odesa and Chernivtsi regions seized contraband goods, weapons, and a Russian-made UAV wit…
Reports claim Iran shot down three US MQ-9 Reaper drones near Bandar Abbas
A Telegram post cites reports that several US drones conducting reconnaissance near Iran's port of Bandar Abbas were shot down. Iranian channels reportedly claim three MQ-9 Reaper drones were downed; the post also denies…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Russian FSB says it foiled attack at Ust-Luga port after finding mines; underwater drone used to inspect tanker
A Telegram post claims Russia's FSB and other agencies prevented an attack at the port of Ust-Luga after two magnetic mines were found attached to the hull of a gas carrier that arrived from Antwerp. The post says an und…
Rebels in Mali reportedly shoot down Russian Shahed-136 strike drone on 18 May
A Telegram post claims local rebels in Mali shot down a Russian Shahed-136 (also referred to as Harpiya-A1) on 18 May. The post says this is the first confirmed use of this drone type in the Sahel region and that the dow…
Drones: Shahed-136
Rybar digest mentions Estonia allegedly downed a Ukrainian UAV
A Rybar digest post includes a claim that Estonians "seem to have shot down" a Ukrainian UAV. No further details on the incident, location, timing, or damage are provided in the text.
Two foreigners detained over alleged sabotage of a UAV at a military unit
A post claims two foreign nationals were detained after allegedly carrying out, on SBU instructions, the destruction/sabotage of a UAV on the territory of a military unit. The post links to footage of the detention but p…
Estonia says NATO shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone
Estonia said NATO forces shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone. The report does not provide further details in the provided text snippet.
US authorities accuse former University of Michigan researcher of concealing Chinese military drone ties
US federal authorities allege Chuan Wang lied to Customs and Border Protection in 2023 about involvement in producing military drone products in China. CBP searched him at Detroit Metropolitan Airport and seized his phon…
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three drones entering from Iraqi airspace
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered its airspace from Iraq. No further details on damage or casualties were provided in the brief report.