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.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Kyiv from the north
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a jet-powered UAV moving toward Kyiv from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs moving from Vinnytsia region toward Khmelnytskyi region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs traveling from Vinnytsia Oblast toward Khmelnytskyi Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Reports of jet-powered UAVs flying over Vinnytsia Oblast toward Nemyriv/Tyvriv
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in Vinnytsia Oblast on a course toward the settlements of Nemyriv and Tyvriv. No strike impact or damage was described in the post.
U.S. drones reportedly launched missiles at two Iranian oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz
The article reports that U.S. forces struck two Iranian government oil tankers anchored off Iran’s coast, with Axios citing officials saying U.S. drones fired missiles into the ships’ engine rooms. The strikes were descr…
Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify
A Reuters report describes commercial ships adopting improvised measures to defend against drone attacks as threats in the Black Sea increase. The focus is on maritime defensive adaptations rather than a single specific …
Ukraine finalising drone deal with Germany, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine's president said the country is finalising a deal with Germany related to drones. The report concerns procurement/transfer arrangements rather than a specific drone strike or incident.
DCMA US-X commander urges drone buyers to avoid prioritizing unit cost over capability
An op-ed by the commander of the DCMA’s Unmanned Systems – Experimental Command (US-X) argues that unit cost should not be the primary driver in procuring small drones, warning against stockpiling systems that may quickl…
Germany blames Russia for failed drone attack on Leipzig airport
Berlin accused Russia of being behind a failed drone attack targeting Leipzig airport. The incident was cited by EU and NATO officials as a new escalation prompting calls to increase pressure on Russia.
Russian 'Vostok' group reports FPV drone and UAV strikes and destruction of UAV control points over past day
A Russian Telegram report claims that over the past 24 hours units of the 'Vostok' force group used FPV drones and UAV operators to detect and strike Ukrainian positions, vehicles, and equipment, including UAV control po…
Fire reported at WB Electronics defense plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland, which produces reconnaissance drones
A fire was reported at a WB Electronics defense plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna, Poland. The post notes the company produces reconnaissance drones, but does not specify any drone operation or attack method.