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.
US military uses directed-energy system to defeat drones at the border
A US military task force reported using an AV directed-energy system to defeat drones operating near the border. The task force did not disclose the exact location or who was flying the drones, suggesting they may have b…
Drone attacks reduce Russia gasoline output to about 70% of domestic demand in late August, sources say
Reuters reports that drone attacks disrupted Russian refining, cutting gasoline output to roughly 70% of domestic demand in late August, according to sources. The item describes industrial impact rather than specific cas…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine aims to launch 1,000 drones per day against Russia
The report describes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlining a plan to scale up Ukraine’s drone operations to about 1,000 drones a day against Russia. It also notes ongoing Russian attacks causing deaths and injuries acr…
Israeli drone strike kills three Palestinians in Jenin
An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The report says it was the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.
Claim: Russian jet-powered drones from Crimea can now reach Volyn
A Telegram post claims Russian jet-powered drones launched from Crimea are now able to reach Volyn region. It also mentions "Geran" drones potentially shifting focus to that area, but provides no specific strike details.
WarGonzo claims UAV team supports 42nd Guards Division in street fighting in Orikhiv
A Telegram post claims street fighting is ongoing in Orikhiv and describes coordinated action between assault troops of the 42nd Guards Division, a UAV (drone) team, and artillery support. No specific strike results or c…
One killed and 27 injured in UAV attack on Yaroslavl Oblast, air defenses report 67 drones downed
A morning drone attack on Russia's Yaroslavl Oblast reportedly killed one person and injured 27. Ten people were injured when UAV debris fell on a bus, and debris was reported at industrial, residential, and commercial s…
Russian drones reportedly strike logistics and commercial sites in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight 28 Aug
A Russian milblog claims Russian UAVs attacked targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight on 28 August, with Russia's MoD reporting strikes in Kyiv and Odesa oblasts. The post alleges hits on logistics complexe…
Video shows Geran loitering munition maneuvering over Kyiv
A milblog post cites a video purportedly showing a Geran loitering munition over Kyiv making a sharp 180-degree turn in flight. The post frames this as improved maneuverability and survivability against air defenses, wit…
Ukrainian 60th Mechanized Brigade unit reports shooting down two enemy FPV drones
A Telegram post claims operators of the FATUM unit from Ukraine's 60th Mechanized Brigade intercepted and destroyed two enemy FPV drones in flight. The post also claims destruction of two tanks, an SPG, and a gun, but pr…