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.
Ukrainian FPV drone strikes Russian soldier stuck between seats of a Niva vehicle
A Telegram post claims footage from Ukraine's 71st Separate Airmobile Brigade shows an FPV drone engaging a Russian occupier who was stuck between the seats of a Niva vehicle. The post provides links to the brigade chann…
Explosive-laden drone found near aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, linked by US intel to Russia’s GRU
A drone carrying explosives was found on 4 August near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport and was later rendered safe by bomb technicians. ABC News, citing a US intelligence source, reported the device s…
Explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig Airport reportedly linked to Russia's GRU
A post citing ABC News and a U.S. intelligence source claims an explosive-laden UAV was found at Leipzig Airport and assessed as having features typical of devices used by Russia's GRU. The drone reportedly did not deton…
Ukrainian unit reports downing 83 Russian reconnaissance and spotting drones in July
A Ukrainian unit claims it shot down 83 Russian reconnaissance and artillery-spotting drones during July. The post describes using FPV interceptor drones to target enemy Mavic-type quadcopters.
Ukraine HUR drone units report strikes on Russian forces on the Zaporizhzhia front
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) says its 10th Unmanned Systems Detachment conducted drone strikes against Russian personnel and equipment on the Zaporizhzhia direction. The post describes bomber drones and FPV drone…
Ukraine General Staff reports 7,192 Russian kamikaze drones used in attacks on Aug 26, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia conducted strikes during the day including the use of 7,192 kamikaze drones and that 407 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed. The update is a broad operational …
Ukrainian General Staff discusses drone supply needs with 80th Air Assault Brigade on Oleksandrivskyi direction
A Ukrainian General Staff post says officials worked at the front on the Oleksandrivskyi direction and met with troops of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade. Commanders raised requests including provision of drones, l…
Jet-powered UAVs reported over Kyiv Reservoir heading toward Dymer/Vyshhorod/Kyiv
A Telegram post reports jet-powered UAVs flying over the Kyiv Reservoir, moving in the direction of Dymer, Vyshhorod, and Kyiv. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAV groups from the Black Sea heading toward Mykolaiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of strike UAVs flying from the Black Sea toward Mykolaiv Oblast. No impacts or casualties are reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs heading from the Black Sea toward Odesa
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported jet-powered UAVs flying from the Black Sea area in the direction of Odesa. No impacts or damage were described in the post.