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.
UAV reported in eastern Dnipropetrovsk region heading west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the eastern part of Dnipropetrovsk region moving west. No strike, damage, or casualties were mentioned.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Kyiv from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV moving toward Kyiv from the south. No impact, damage, or casualties were described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kherson and Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving toward Kherson from the south and toward Zaporizhzhia from the east. No impacts or damage were described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV movements toward Bila Tserkva and across central Ukraine
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports multiple jet-powered UAVs moving toward Bila Tserkva from the south, from northern Cherkasy region into Kyiv region, and from western Dnipropetrovsk region toward Kirovohrad re…
Ukraine General Staff reports Russia used 6,111 kamikaze drones in attacks on Sept. 3, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on Sept. 3, 2026, Russian forces conducted 73 airstrikes and used 6,111 kamikaze drones alongside shelling across multiple fronts. The update also claims 365 UAVs of various types we…
Ukrainian General Staff reports UAV strike damaged Russian Kasta radar near Vyshneve, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukraine's General Staff said objective control confirmed a strike by attack UAVs on 1 September 2026 hit the antenna and equipment station of a Russian-made Kasta radar system near Vyshneve in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The po…
Hermeus selects Anduril autonomy for Quarterhorse drone program
Breaking Defense reports that Hermeus has chosen Anduril to provide autonomy capabilities for its Quarterhorse drone. The article describes the partnership and its benefits as discussed by executives from both companies.
Sponsored article describes three exercises advancing counter-UAS kill chain integration
A sponsored Breaking Defense piece discusses three exercises that helped mature counter-UAS capabilities from prototype to proven. It highlights integrating sensors, command-and-control, RF effects, and lasers into a dis…
US Air Force accelerates effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after losses
A Breaking Defense report cites Air Force leadership discussing “concerning” losses and the need to replace the MQ-9 Reaper faster, implying a shift in acquisition approach. The excerpt focuses on procurement/doctrine ra…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Ukrainian USV attack hits Russian-flagged support vessel Nefrit in Sochi port
Ukraine’s Navy said an unmanned naval vessel (USV) struck the Russian-flagged multipurpose offshore support vessel Nefrit in the port of Sochi, Russia, causing an explosion and smoke. The mayor issued a short emergency w…