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.
Greek probe says suspected Ukrainian sea drone malfunctioned and went off course, sources say
A Greek investigation found that a suspected Ukrainian sea drone malfunctioned and lost its course, according to sources cited by Reuters. The report concerns an unmanned maritime/drone incident in Greek jurisdiction, wi…
Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended and airport has reopened
Finnish authorities said a drone-related threat in Helsinki had ended and the airport was reopened. The incident caused disruption to civilian aviation operations.
IDF says Hezbollah explosive drone fell inside Israel near Israel-Lebanon border, injuring civilians
The IDF reported that an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell within Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border. Several Israeli civilians were injured and evacuated to a hospital for treatment.
Testimony alleges refurbished DJI Mavic drones supplied to Russia’s 87th Regiment as new
A Telegram post describes a court case over publication of a video and includes witness testimony from two servicemembers who operated DJI Mavic drones in Russia’s 87th Regiment. The witnesses allege that by May 2024 onl…
Telegram post claims soldiers self-injure to avoid drone threat near Mala Tokmachka
A Telegram post alleges that Russian soldiers near Mala Tokmachka fear drones and that one person intentionally injured himself with a grenade to be removed from service. The post is second-hand and framed as commentary …
Post claims two Ukrainian drones violated Latvia’s airspace, prompting defense minister resignation
A Telegram post claims Latvia’s defense minister Andris Spruds resigned after two Ukrainian drones entered Latvia’s airspace en route to attack targets in Russia. The post provides no date, specific location within Latvi…
Ukrainian drones bound for Russia crash in Latvia, triggering political fallout
Multiple drones reportedly bound for Russia crashed in Latvia last week. The incident sparked domestic political controversy and was linked to the Latvian prime minister’s resignation.
Roe deer entangled in anti-drone netting in Ukraine border area; Ukrainian troops freed the animal
A roe deer became tangled in anti-drone netting in a border zone and could not free itself. Ukrainian border guard unit RUbPAK “STRIKS” carefully released the animal, which then ran back into the forest unharmed.
Drone debris reported falling in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district; no casualties reported
A post citing the Kyiv City Military Administration (KMVA) reported that UAV/drone debris fell in Kyiv’s Obolonskyi district. Preliminary information indicated no casualties.
Residential building damaged during reported UAV attack in Orenburg; no injuries reported
A residential building in Orenburg was reported damaged while repelling a UAV attack. Emergency services responded, residents were evacuated, and an update said there were no casualties.