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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doctrine-change2026-08-21🇸🇪 Malmen Air Base, Sweden1 source · conf 74

Saab presents Autonomous Collaborative Platform fighter-drone roadmap and full-scale A3 mock-up in Sweden

Saab unveiled its Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) roadmap and displayed a full-scale A3 mock-up, describing plans for uncrewed demonstrators A1 and A2 funded by Sweden’s Ministry of Defense. The concept envisions…

Drones: Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

strike2026-08-21🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Kyiv hit in massive Russian missile and drone attack, Reuters reports

Reuters reported scenes from Kyiv following a massive Russian missile and drone attack. The post provides no further details on casualties or damage in the provided text.

strike2026-08-211 source · conf 62

Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled amid fears of drone strikes

A Virgin Mary festival gathering in Ethiopia's Tigray region was cancelled due to fears following recent aerial strikes. The report links the cancellation to concerns about further attacks during the event.

strike2026-08-21🇺🇦 Ukrainian shopping centre (exact city/region not specified in provided text)1 source · conf 62

Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 at Ukrainian shopping centre, officials say

Officials say a Russian drone strike hit a shopping centre in Ukraine, killing 15 people and injuring at least 130, including 23 children. The report describes the attack as a “double-tap” strike.

strike2026-08-21🇺🇦 Прилуки (Pryluky), Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Report claims Russian drone destroyed a vehicle carrying enemy personnel in Pryluky

A Telegram post claims a vehicle with enemy personnel was destroyed in Pryluky and comments that Russian drones are flying farther. No details on the drone type, exact time, or casualties are provided.

seizure2026-08-21🇷🇺 Moscow Oblast (Podmoskovye), Russia1 source · conf 62

FSB says eight arrested over attempted attack with 35 FPV drones on strategic site near Moscow

A Telegram post claims the FSB arrested eight people for an attempted attack using 35 FPV drones against a strategic enterprise in Moscow Oblast. It also says one alleged accomplice was killed after armed resistance duri…

strike2026-08-21🇺🇦 Moskovka, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine (Kupiansk direction)1 source · conf 58

Report: heavy strike drones used against Moskovka near Kupiansk; FPV teams intercept UAVs

A Telegram report claims that in Moskovka, Kupiansk district, heavy strike drones were used to attack the settlement, while FPV-drone teams from the 6th Army intercepted the incoming UAVs on the approaches. The post also…

strike2026-08-21🇺🇦 Ukraine (multiple locations, unspecified)1 source · conf 52

Russian MoD-linked post claims week of long-range UAV strikes on targets across Ukraine

A Telegram post claims Russian forces conducted one massive and nine group strikes using precision weapons and long-range UAVs over the past week, hitting Ukrainian defense-industrial, logistics, and energy/transport inf…

doctrine-change2026-08-21🇺🇦 Ukraine (policy request concerning potential strikes into Russia)1 source · conf 62

Report: Ukraine seeks approval to use Starlink-equipped drones for strikes deep inside Russia

A report citing sources says Ukraine is seeking permission to use Starlink-equipped drones to conduct long-range strikes inside Russia. The post describes political and corporate discussions involving Volodymyr Zelensky,…

seizure2026-08-21🇷🇺 Railway station, Moscow, Russia (attempted drone launch); detention near Murmansk, Russia1 source · conf 58

Russian security services report detention over attempted FPV drone launch at Moscow railway station

A Telegram post claims an alleged SBU agent attempted to launch an FPV reconnaissance drone at a railway station in Moscow to identify freight trains carrying petroleum products and administrative buildings. The suspect …