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.
Hezbollah claims UAV strike on Iron Dome system at Biranit base
A Telegram post claims Hezbollah struck an Israeli Iron Dome system at the Biranit base near the southern Lebanon border using an Ababil UAV. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post.
Fiber-optic FPV drone reportedly strikes equipment near Sumy CHP plant
A Telegram post claims a fiber-optic FPV drone nicknamed "KVN" struck a 110 kV tank circuit breaker at the OРУ-110 kV near the Sumy CHP plant. The post adds that smoke in the background was from a gas station allegedly d…
Ukrainian UAV attack reported in Henichesk, one child killed and six injured
A Telegram post citing the governor's press service reports a UAV attack attributed to Ukraine's armed forces in Henichesk. It says one child was killed and six people were injured.
Report claims Hornet drones hit trucks and fuel tankers on a highway near Krasnodar
A Telegram post claims extended-range “Hornet” drones are destroying trucks, fuel tankers, and other vehicles on a highway near Krasnodar. No casualties or specific damage details are provided beyond the allegation of ve…
US Marines test MADIS counter-UAS system on the Philippines as US adapts air defense against drones
The post says the US is adapting its approach to countering drone raids, citing a test of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) by US Marines in the Philippines. It discusses using cheaper gun-based and EW sol…
Russian pro-war channel argues for decentralized procurement of FPV drones to match Ukraine’s model
A Russian pro-war Telegram post discusses organizational lessons from Ukraine’s FPV-drone procurement, advocating decentralization and standardized requirements to speed delivery and adaptation. It is commentary on procu…
Drone attack reported on apartment buildings in Henichesk, Kherson region; child killed
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian drone struck apartment buildings in Henichesk, Kherson region, killing a six-year-old boy and wounding five others. The post also reports damage to cars and an emergency power shutdown.
Report describes mobile fire groups countering drones on the South Donetsk front
A WarGonzo special report describes Russian mobile fire groups (MOGs) operating on the South Donetsk direction to counter enemy UAVs. The post says the groups use vehicle-mounted machine guns and also employ their own dr…
UK-led Drone Coalition says it delivered 215,000 drones to Ukraine over two years
A UK parliamentary defense official said the UK-led “Drone Coalition” has transferred 215,000 drones of various types to Ukraine, including FPV strike drones, interceptors, and reconnaissance UAVs. The post describes the…
Rybar digest claims increased Ukrainian drone raids and discusses 'Flamingo' UAVs
A Rybar Telegram digest for 31 May discusses Ukrainian 'Flamingo' drones, alleging they are not fully Ukrainian-made and warning their numbers and UAV raid frequency may increase in coming months. The post is analytical …