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 'Vostok' group reports FPV drone and air-defense engagements against Ukrainian UAVs over past day
A Russian Telegram report claims FPV-drone operators, artillery and air defense struck Ukrainian targets and UAV control points across multiple settlements, and intercepted various Ukrainian drones. It alleges 35 Ukraini…
Head of TulaDrone center arrested in Russia on large-scale fraud charges
A Telegram post reports the head of the "TulaDron" center, launched with over 1 billion rubles in funding, was arrested on charges of especially large-scale fraud. The center reportedly opened in late 2025 under Russia's…
Ukrainian drone reconnaissance records dead Russian soldiers after assaults in Kharkiv Oblast
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drone aerial reconnaissance filmed dozens of killed Russian soldiers following assault actions in Kharkiv Oblast. The footage is attributed to the Rubaka unmanned systems battalion of Ukr…
Drones: Rubaka FPV interceptor
Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade posts weekly compilation of drone strikes on Russian troops
A Telegram post shares a “top-10” weekly compilation showing Russian troops being targeted and killed by drones, attributed to pilots of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (3rd Army Corps). The post is promotional and …
Ukrainian UAV operator describes hunting down Russian drones using net-catcher tactics
A Ukrainian UAV operator nicknamed "Armani" describes methods used to intercept and down enemy drones, including using a DJI Mavic with an improvised tethered stick. The post claims he has downed about 500 enemy UAVs and…
Telegram post claims Ukrainian flag was placed on a tower using a drone and then burned
A Telegram channel claims Ukrainians used a drone to place a flag on a tower and filmed it. The post says Russian air-defense troops noticed and burned the flag, but provides no verifiable location or date.
Drone debris falls at Afipskaya rail station in Krasnodar Krai, killing two, governor says
A Ukrainian UAV attack reportedly struck Krasnodar Krai overnight, with drone debris falling on the Afipskaya railway station area in Afipsky settlement. The governor said two people were killed; at least 10 private home…
Ukraine claims UAV operators struck Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
A Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (HUR) Telegram post claims UAV operators conducted a deep-strike operation hitting the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. The post reports explosions and fires on the refine…
Ukraine reports downing/suppressing 124 drones during overnight attack on Aug 25
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched an overnight air attack including 150 Shahed-type strike UAVs (including jet-powered), Gerbera drones and Parodiya decoy drones, plus missiles. Ukrainian air defenses…
Ukraine General Staff reports 9,641 loitering munition drone attacks over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces used 9,641 kamikaze drones alongside missile and air strikes and shelling across multiple areas of Ukraine. The post does not provide specific dr…