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.
NATO to send additional patrol planes to the Black Sea after deadly drone attacks
NATO announced it will deploy additional patrol aircraft to the Black Sea region following a series of deadly drone attacks. The report frames the move as a response to heightened security concerns in the area.
Russian strike UAV operator from Saint Petersburg deployed to the SVO zone, claims use of BM35/70 drones
A Telegram post profiles a contract serviceman with the callsign “Kashtan” who traveled from Saint Petersburg to the SVO zone as a strike UAV operator. The post claims he uses BM35/70 drones to destroy enemy strongpoints…
Report alleges Mexican cartel members trained in Ukraine to assemble and use drones
A Telegram post citing Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims US law enforcement found evidence that Mexican cartel members were sent to Ukraine for training in assembling and operating drones in combat conditions.…
Ukrainian UAV with loudspeaker urges Russian soldier to surrender, footage from Kharkiv border unit
A post claims Ukrainian border guards used a UAV equipped with a loudspeaker to persuade a Russian serviceman to surrender. The footage is attributed to the Kharkiv border detachment.
Ukrainian soldier reportedly evacuated from frontline position by drone in first-of-its-kind air evacuation
A post claims Ukrainian serviceman Kostiantyn Vlasenko, after losing both legs while holding a position, was evacuated by air using a drone. The account describes this as a first-ever case of extracting a wounded fighter…
Ukrainian scout signals a loitering drone about approaching Russian forces
A Telegram post claims footage shows a Ukrainian scout signaling a loitering/ambush drone about approaching Russian troops. The post attributes the footage to Ukraine's 17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade.
Ukraine General Staff reports extensive drone use and losses in past day of fighting
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russia used thousands of kamikaze drones and that Ukrainian forces neutralized a large number of enemy UAVs. The update also states Ukrainian forces struck an e…
Report: group of jet-powered UAVs flying via Pereiaslav toward Boryspil/Kyiv region
A Telegram post attributed to the Ukrainian Air Force reports a group of jet-powered UAVs moving through Pereiaslav in the direction of Boryspil/Kyiv. No impacts, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Report of jet-powered UAVs heading toward Vyshhorod/Kyiv from the north
A Telegram post attributed to the Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAVs moving on a course toward Vyshhorod/Kyiv from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties are described.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Zhulyany
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV on a course toward Zhulyany. No impact, interception, or damage was described in the post.