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 claims sniper in SVO zone shoots down enemy FPV drones with SVD rifle
A Telegram post says a sniper nicknamed "Makhach" demonstrates shooting down enemy FPV drones using an SVD rifle in the SVO zone. No specific location, date of the incident, or independent verification is provided.
Rubikon Center reports FPV drone operations and remote mining in Donbas on 16 Oct 2026
A Telegram post summarizes combat footage from the Rubikon Center dated 16 October 2026, describing FPV drone operations in Donbas and the Krasnolyman direction. It also mentions coordination with Russia's Aerospace Forc…
Report describes combat in Sumy Oblast where Ukrainian forces used multiple UAVs against Russian recon group
A Telegram post recounts a спецназ «Ахмат» reconnaissance/sabotage group assault in Sumy Oblast, stating Ukrainian forces used many UAVs during the firefight. The post focuses on a wounded Russian fighter who detonated a…
Rybar post discusses Caspian Flotilla capabilities and mentions Geran-5 drones for regional security
A Russian milblog post about the Caspian Flotilla argues that modern warfare realities, including UAVs, should be considered and claims the presence of “Geran-5” drones could expand capabilities against land and sea targ…
Ukrainian SIGNUM battalion drone strike hits vehicle carrying occupying troops
A Telegram post claims pilots of the SIGNUM battalion (59th brigade) conducted a drone strike on a vehicle carrying a group of occupying troops. The post references a video link but provides no precise location or casual…
Ukrainian FPV drone crew reported striking Russian Mi-28NM helicopter
A Telegram post claims an FPV drone crew from Ukraine's 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter. The post provides no time or location details and links to the channel.
UAV reported heading toward Pavlohrad
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying on a course toward Pavlohrad. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs flying toward Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs near the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions heading toward Poltava region. No impacts or damage were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Zaporizhzhia from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving toward Zaporizhzhia from the south. No impacts or casualties were mentioned.
UAV reported flying near Kitsman, Chernivtsi Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past Kitsman in Chernivtsi Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were mentioned.