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.
Explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport near Ukrainian cargo planes
German authorities reported that a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes. Germany said Russia was behind the incident.
Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones continue operating over Russian airspace
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia, cautioning airlines about risks tied to drone activity in Russian airspace. The statement signals an ongoing polic…
Drone attacks reported across Belgorod Oblast, one civilian killed and infrastructure damaged
Belgorod Oblast officials reported multiple drone and FPV-drone attacks across several settlements. A woman was killed in Dunayka (Grayvoron district), while other strikes damaged homes, vehicles, enterprises, and an inf…
Building entrance collapse reported in Druzhkivka amid frontline fighting
A collapsed building entrance is reported in Druzhkivka, with commentary that upper floors are often used for surveillance, communications, and relay equipment. The post references a prior incident involving FPV drone op…
Telegram post claims man nicknamed "Lynya" wounded after drone hit his vehicle
A Telegram post says a person nicknamed "Lynya" was wounded when a drone hit a vehicle. The post claims he suffered leg injuries and is hospitalized.
Russian 'Vostok' group reports FPV drone strikes and UAV shootdowns over past day
A Russian Telegram post claims FPV-drone operators and artillery struck Ukrainian positions and equipment across multiple settlements in the 'Vostok' group area over the past 24 hours. It also claims destruction of Ukrai…
Russia claims overnight strike using long-range attack drones on targets in Kyiv and Odesa regions
A Russian Defense Ministry statement claims an overnight mass strike using precision weapons and long-range attack UAVs hit military-industrial, fuel-energy, and port infrastructure targets in Kyiv city/region and Odesa …
Ukraine reported to prioritize development of interceptor drones against Russian jet-powered Geran UAVs
A Russian milblog claims that after intensified Russian attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine shifted priorities toward developing interceptor drones to counter jet-powered Geran UAVs. The post discusses perceived shortcomings of Ukr…
Azov Corps reports August results including destruction and EW suppression of thousands of UAVs
A Telegram post by the 1st Corps of Ukraine’s National Guard “Azov” summarizes combat activity in August, claiming large numbers of Russian fixed-wing and copter-type UAVs destroyed/damaged and many more suppressed by el…
Ukraine’s 33rd Assault Regiment highlights FPV pilot training and response to an enemy FPV drone
A post about Ukraine’s 33rd Separate Assault Regiment describes emphasis on technology and high-level training for drone pilots. It mentions an encounter where an enemy FPV drone challenged them on a road, implying opera…