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.
Turkey moves to procure 100 expendable explosive naval drones for swarm operations
Turkey is moving to buy 100 expendable unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for its navy, with production split among Aselsan/Ares (Tufan), STM/Yonca (Yaktu), and Havelsan/Sefine. The procurement was decided by Turkey’s Defen…
Latvia and Lithuania issue drone alerts and scramble NATO fighter jets
Latvia and Lithuania issued drone alerts and scrambled NATO fighter jets in response to an apparent drone-related airspace incident. The report indicates heightened air-defense activity but provides limited detail on the…
Ukraine presents Behemoth strike drone, a domestic Shahed-type system
A post reports that Ukraine presented the Behemoth strike drone, described as a domestic Shahed-type system with up to 300 km range and a 75 kg payload. The content indicates a capability reveal rather than a reported st…
Post discusses increased Ukrainian small strike-drone activity and EW frequency changes on Pokrovsk direction
A Telegram post analyzes a reported surge in Ukrainian UAV activity on the Pokrovsk direction and across the фронт, attributing it to increased supplies of small strike drones, improved C2 software, frequency agility, us…
Russian post claims 11th engineer brigade uses drones for remote mining and engineering reconnaissance
A Telegram post solicits donations for radio equipment for Russia's 11th engineer brigade and states the unit supports offensive actions with engineering reconnaissance, pontoon bridging, and remote mining using drones. …
Rybar reports drone operators used to target personnel during fighting near Rai-Oleksandrivka
A Rybar post describing mid-April to mid-May fighting near Rai-Oleksandrivka says drone operators methodically struck enemy personnel in strongpoints on heights to the west. The post frames this as part of broader offens…
Unidentified UAV reportedly entered Latvia’s airspace; air alert announced
A Telegram post claims a UAV again entered Latvia’s airspace and that an air alert was declared in the country. No details on the drone type, origin, or any damage were provided.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV activity toward Shostka, Sumy region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV (drone) heading toward Shostka in Sumy region. No impact, damage, or casualties were specified.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV moving toward Zaporizhzhia. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs heading toward Dnipro
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a group of UAVs moving toward Dnipro. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.