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.

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strike2026-08-25🇷🇺 Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 62

Drones attacked a Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast

A report says UAVs attacked a Wildberries warehouse in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast. No casualty or damage details were provided in the post.

strike2026-08-25🇷🇺 Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 55

Large fire reported in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, after alleged UAV strike

A Telegram post reports a large fire in Tambov Oblast, Russia, allegedly at a warehouse in Kotovsk following a UAV strike. The claim is presented as preliminary and unconfirmed in the post.

doctrine-change🇷🇺 Russia (discussion about State Duma legislation on protection of facilities from UAV attacks)1 source · conf 72

Russian commentator calls for legal changes to protect facilities from UAV attacks

Boris Rozhin said Russia has legal gaps that hinder full protection of facilities from UAV attacks, including the use of heavy-caliber weapons. He urged the new State Duma to clarify rights, duties, and liability if defe…

strike🇷🇺 Unspecified (implied Ukraine frontline area of operations)1 source · conf 45

Russian Western Group drone unit described conducting strikes on enemy equipment

A Telegram post claims a UAV systems crew from Russia's Western Group of Forces conducts rapid drone launches and strikes enemy equipment with precision. No specific target, location, or date is provided.

deployment2026-08-25🇷🇺 Frontline (unspecified), Russia–Ukraine war zone1 source · conf 62

Report describes frontline use and training of Molniya-2 fixed-wing strike UAV crews

A WarGonzo post promotes a report about frontline crews operating the fixed-wing strike UAV “Molniya-2,” describing assembly, frequency tuning, and ongoing upgrades to counter enemy adaptation. It frames this as improvin…

deployment2026-08-25🇷🇺 Unspecified frontline positions1 source · conf 62

Report describes storage and preflight preparation of Molniya-2 UAV at frontline positions

A WarGonzo post promotes a report showing how the Molniya-2 UAV is delivered disassembled and assembled before flight, with engineers explaining storage and preflight handling requirements. No specific strike, incident, …

strike🇷🇺 Vinogradovka–Vulcanesti border crossing on the Ukraine–Moldova border (also references crossings near Reni and Tabaky)1 source · conf 58

Post claims Russian drones hit area near Vinogradovka–Vulcanesti crossing, prompting closure

A Telegram post claims a nighttime Russian drone attack led to the closure of the Vinogradovka–Vulcanesti border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova. It argues repeated strikes/alerts around border checkpoints are disru…

seizure🇷🇺 Russia (exact city/region not specified)1 source · conf 62

Russian authorities reportedly detain another drone manufacturing firm director on major fraud charges

A Russian milblog post discusses reports of the detention of a drone manufacturing company director in a major fraud case. The post frames the arrests as part of a broader state campaign to purge profiteering and fraudul…

doctrine-change2026-08-25🇺🇦 Online (HUR publication)1 source · conf 74

Ukraine HUR publishes analysis of Russian uncrewed surface vessel (USV) projects

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (HUR) released an analytical report detailing multiple Russian uncrewed surface vessel projects, their characteristics, manufacturers, and intended use. The post frames these maritime drone…

deployment2026-08-25🇺🇦 Multiple фронти та напрямки по Україні (зокрема Покровський напрямок)1 source · conf 72

Ukraine General Staff reports extensive use of kamikaze drones in daily combat update

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 6,517 kamikaze drones over the course of the day amid 173 combat engagements. The update also notes 371 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed, and me…