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.
IDF says Hezbollah launched two explosive drones; IDF struck Hezbollah sites near Nabatieh
The IDF said Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF soldiers near the Ali al-Taher Ridge, with one drone shot down and no injuries reported. The IDF said it then struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the Nabatie…
Putin says Russian forces instructed to conduct mass strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
A Telegram post reports Vladimir Putin said Russian forces were instructed to carry out mass strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. It also mentions Putin commenting on reports of a Russian UAV in Germany, with…
Rybar claims Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian fuel infrastructure across multiple regions in August
A Russian milblogger claims at least 87 strikes in August targeted Ukrainian fuel infrastructure, including gas stations and refineries, with heavy concentration in Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The post cites specific drone…
Drones: Izd. 54 Italmas
Post claims Russian unmanned surface vessel was hit near Zmiinyi Island
A Russian milblog post says Ukraine's GUR reported striking a Russian unmanned surface vessel near Zmiinyi Island, visually identified as a ZALA-made "Kama" type. The post speculates it may have been hit by a Ukrainian B…
Rybar claims Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian rail targets in August, citing Geran and FPV attacks
A Russian milblogger post claims Russian forces struck Ukrainian rail-related targets in August, including locomotives and rail cranes, using Geran loitering munitions and FPV drones among other weapons. It cites specifi…
Germany cites explosive-laden UAV found near Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport
A Telegram post claims German authorities accused Russia of attempting an attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport after an explosive-laden UAV was found on 4 August near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft. The post says Germany announce…
Report claims air defenses downed Ukrainian drones over multiple Russian regions and attacks hit Odesa and other areas
A Russian milblog summary claims Russian air defenses destroyed 109 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs over several Russian regions, Crimea and the Black Sea, with additional drones downed near Moscow. It also reports a massed ov…
Ukrainian FPV drones reportedly strike Russian infantry despite “anti-drone cloak” claims
A Telegram post claims operators from Ukraine’s 63rd Mechanized Brigade/3rd Army Corps used FPV drones to attack Russian infantry in fields, tree lines, and on roads. No specific location, date of the strikes, or casualt…
Ukrainian Navy Bayraktar TB2 destroys Russian unmanned sea craft near Snake Island
A post claims a Ukrainian Navy Bayraktar TB2 strike destroyed a Russian unmanned sea craft (uncrewed “brander”) near Snake Island. The claim references a video posted on a Ukrainian Navy Telegram channel.
Drones: Bayraktar TB2
Ukraine’s Armed Forces commander publishes leadership principles emphasizing mass adoption of unmanned systems
A post cites Ukraine’s Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi publishing principles for leading the AFU, including prioritizing technological advantage through mass implementation of unmanned, robotic, and aut…