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.
Russian drone hits residential block in Romania, prompting NATO and EU condemnation
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania. Romanian authorities said the drone was likely hit by Ukrainian air defences and its trajectory changed before impact.
New Zealand budget funds introduction of two drone types for naval surveillance missions
New Zealand’s 2026 budget includes funding for the Royal New Zealand Navy to introduce two types of drones: one for long-duration surveillance in the south-west Pacific and another polar-capable system to operate from na…
Romania says Russian drone crashed into apartment block in Galati, injuring two
Romanian authorities said a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace overnight and struck a 10-story apartment block in Galati near the Ukraine border, exploding on impact. A woman and a child suffered minor injuries and …
GPS spoofing diverts Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace; incidents reported in Lithuania, Latvia, Romania and Estonia
Lithuanian and Romanian officials say Russian GPS spoofing has repeatedly diverted Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace, triggering alerts and air-defense responses. The article cites multiple incidents in May including a…
Romania to expel Russian consul after residential drone strike
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said Romania will expel the Russian consul in Constanta following a residential drone strike. The post does not provide details on casualties, damage, or the drone type.
Rubikon interceptor drone teams reported deployed to counter Ukrainian medium-range strike drones
A Telegram post claims Rubikon air-defense interceptor drone teams were tasked to counter Ukrainian medium-range strikes on rear logistics. It alleges Rubikon drones intercepted about 150 Ukrainian kamikaze drones in the…
Medvedev comments on report of a drone hitting a residential building in Romania
A Telegram post quotes Dmitry Medvedev reacting to European outrage over an alleged UAV incident in Romania, described as a drone hitting a residential house. The post does not provide verifiable details on the drone typ…
Post claims Hezbollah drones disabled two Iron Dome launchers
A Telegram post claims two Iron Dome air-defense launcher units were put out of action by Hezbollah drone strikes. It alleges several such launchers have been hit since the start of the war and discusses FPV drones and c…
EU cites drone crash in Romania while discussing new sanctions on Russia
A Telegram post claims EU officials said Russia "crossed another line" due to a drone falling in Romania. The post provides no further details on the incident, timing, or damage.
Ukrainian drone attack reported in Volgograd Oblast; two dead and two injured
A Telegram report citing the regional governor says air defenses repelled a mass UAV attack in Russia's Volgograd Oblast. It reports a 60-year-old man was killed, a 55-year-old woman later died in hospital, and two other…