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.
Rubikon center reports FPV drone strikes and remote mining against Ukrainian forces on multiple fronts
A Telegram post claims operators of the "Rubikon" center conducted FPV drone strikes, aerial drops, and remote mining against Ukrainian Armed Forces targets across several directions, reporting 184 targets hit. It also m…
Russian forces reported using UAV relay repeaters and drone strikes against Ukrainian logistics near Druzhkivka
A Telegram post claims Russian forces are advancing on the Druzhkivka direction and plan to move UAV relay repeaters closer to Ukrainian supply routes. It also alleges Russian drone operators are systematically striking …
Fighting near Orikhiv described as occurring under heavy drone conditions in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian milblogger reports intensified fighting around Orikhiv, Novodanylivka and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia region. The post notes assaults and clearing operations in Orikhiv are slowed by a “heavy drone situation…
Report describes heavy drone use supporting encirclement operations east of Vovchansk
A Russian milblog claims Ukrainian forces east of Vovchansk are being encircled and says battlefield conditions feature extensive drone presence. The post describes using drone operators and signal repeaters to control m…
Russian milblog claims UAV relay repeaters being moved closer to Ukrainian supply routes near Druzhkivka
A Russian milblog post about fighting on the Druzhkivka direction claims Russian forces aim to move UAV relay repeaters closer to key Ukrainian supply routes around Druzhkivka and that drone operators are striking Ukrain…
Ukraine government changes air-raid alert rules, introducing separate level for drone attacks
A Telegram post says the Ukrainian government approved new rules to adapt to Russia's air attack tactics, including a yellow alert level specifically for drone attacks and a red level for missile or combined strikes. It …
Ukraine introduces tiered air-raid alerts distinguishing drone attacks from missile threats
A new system will categorize air-raid alerts by danger level: yellow for drone attacks and red for elevated risk of missile or combined strikes. The post attributes the announcement to Koretskyi.
Ukrainian 1st Separate SBS Center recruits category B driver for UAV unit
A Telegram post advertises recruitment for a driver (category B) to support a UAV (drone) unit within the 1st Separate SBS Center. Duties include providing vehicles for loading, transporting cargo and personnel, and main…
UAV pilots of Ukraine's 22nd Mechanized Brigade reportedly destroyed a rare Russian 2S43 Malva SPG
A Telegram post claims UAV pilots from Ukraine's 22nd Mechanized Brigade struck and destroyed a rare Russian wheeled self-propelled gun 2S43 "Malva". The post does not specify the exact location or the drone type used.
Jet-powered drone hits apartment building in Holosiivskyi District, Kyiv; 1 reported killed
A Telegram post reports a jet-powered drone strike hitting a multi-story residential building in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi District. The post update claims one person was killed.