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.
Zelenskiy says Russian drones hit Coca-Cola plant outside Kyiv
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian drones struck a Coca-Cola plant outside Kyiv. The report indicates damage to the facility but provides no casualty figures in the provided text.
Libya's NOC reports attempted drone attack on fuel depot
Libya's National Oil Corporation reported an attempted drone attack targeting a fuel depot. The report describes an attack attempt rather than confirmed damage or casualties.
US Army to shutter 173rd Airborne Brigade's Unmanned Assault Battalion, prompting lawmakers' questions
US lawmakers asked the Army to explain why it is shutting down the 600-member Unmanned Assault Battalion less than a year after it was created. The unit is expected to revert to its airborne infantry mission after partic…
US Army awards $464.8M contract for E-HEL laser system to counter small drones
The U.S. Army awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million production contract for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program, intended to defeat small unmanned aircraft with a 30 kW laser. The announcement cites prior tes…
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Germany begins production of 5,000 long-range drones for Ukraine, media reports
Media reports say Germany has begun producing 5,000 long-range drones intended for delivery to Ukraine. The report concerns procurement/production for wartime use rather than a specific strike event.
Rescuers use a drone in search for survivors after Nepal-Tibet floods at a tunnel site
A BBC report describes rescue operations at a tunnel site following Nepal-Tibet floods, where teams are searching for survivors using rafts and a drone.
Israeli drone strike and gunfire reported to kill 3 across the Gaza Strip
An Israeli drone strike and gunfire were reported to have killed and injured people across the Gaza Strip despite a stated ceasefire. The report says at least three people were killed.
Ukrainian drone strike hits bus in Russian-controlled Horlivka, killing 1 and injuring 5
Al Jazeera reports that a Ukrainian drone struck a bus in the Russian-controlled part of Horlivka. One person was killed and five others were injured.
Report claims seven days of continuous Geran drone strikes on Kyiv
A Telegram post claims Kyiv has faced continuous drone attacks by "Geran" UAVs for a week, with air-raid sirens sounding frequently. It also alleges detonations in Chaiky, Dudarkiv, and Vyshneve and mentions impacts on O…
Drone strike reported on military-technical warehouse and heavy vehicle parking near Kostiantynivka, Mykolaiv Oblast
A Telegram post claims a UAV strike hit a military-technical property warehouse and a parking area for heavy trucks near Kostiantynivka in Mykolaiv Oblast. The drone type is described as "Geran".