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.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Sumy
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying in the direction of the city of Sumy. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine debuts Magura MV11 USV carrying 18 Sting anti-drone interceptors at Independence Day parade
Ukraine publicly debuted the Magura MV11 uncrewed surface vessel during an Independence Day parade in Kyiv, showing it configured as a mothership carrying 18 vertically launched Sting anti-drone interceptors. The event s…
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Putin decree allows temporary seizure of critical infrastructure deemed insufficiently protected from drone attacks
Russia issued a decree allowing the state to temporarily take control of commercial critical infrastructure if owners fail to protect sites from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild quickly after strikes. The article also …
Ousted Ukrainian defense minister urges AI-guided autonomous drones and sensor-covered frontline strategy
An ousted Ukrainian defense minister argued Ukraine needs a joined-up strategy emphasizing AI-guided autonomous drones, sensors, and cheap interceptors to counter Russian attacks. The article also references Ukraine’s ra…
US Navy summer exercises feature unmanned boats for surveying and striking targets
A Breaking Defense report says the US Navy showcased unmanned boats used to survey and strike targets during two summer naval exercises. The article also describes a B-2 bomber firing a precision-guided anti-ship cruise …
Slovak police thwart planned arson attack on drone factory, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Slovak police thwarted a planned arson attack targeting a drone factory. The incident concerns an attempted attack on drone-related industrial infrastructure in Slovakia.
Slovak police reportedly thwart arson plot targeting Ukrainian drone factory
Media reports say Slovak police prevented an arson attack aimed at a Ukrainian drone factory. The incident involves a plot targeting drone production rather than a drone strike itself.
Swedish military seeks seizure of Russian-owned estate near Muskö Naval Base citing drone threats
Sweden's armed forces requested the seizure of a Russian-owned plot of land near Muskö Naval Base, citing security threats including potential Russian drone activity. The report concerns a protective legal/administrative…
Drone debris and FPV/drone attacks reported in Krasnodar, Bryansk and Belgorod regions with multiple casualties
The post reports multiple UAV incidents in Russia: drone debris fell at Afipskaya railway station in Krasnodar Krai with fatalities and injuries and a fire at an oil-refining facility. It also describes a kamikaze drone …
Russian official claims multiple Ukrainian drone attacks caused civilian casualties across several regions
A Telegram post citing Rodion Miroshnik alleges multiple UAV/drone strikes over the past week caused civilian deaths and injuries in several locations including Enerhodar, Sevastopol, Crimea, and Belgorod region. The pos…