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.
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…
Russian forces report locating and disabling a hidden 'Baba Yaga' hexacopter
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from Russia's 'Sever' grouping found a 'Baba Yaga' type hexacopter hidden on the ground and disabled it before it could fly. The post says the drone was burned/destroyed and did not c…
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…
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 …
WarGonzo claims six enemy drones were destroyed in Russia's Belgorod border region during bad weather
A volunteer from the "Bars Belgorod" unit said enemy UAVs entered the Belgorod border region despite heavy rain/fog conditions. The post claims six drones were quickly detected and destroyed.
Ukrainian unit shows drone capture of Russian Mavic UAVs using another drone
A Ukrainian unit posted footage described as an aerial "fishing" operation to catch Russian Mavic drones using another drone. The video is attributed to the strike UAV company of the 2nd Mountain Assault Battalion, 128th…
Romania destroys marine drone near Neptun Deep gas project, minister says
Romanian authorities destroyed a marine drone found near the Neptun Deep gas project area, according to a government minister. The report does not provide further details on origin or intended target in the provided text…
Romanian military destroys suspected Russian sea drone in the Black Sea
Romania's military reported destroying a suspected Russian sea drone in the Black Sea. The report did not provide further details on damage or casualties in the provided text.
India detains Ukrainians and an American accused of training Myanmar rebels in UAV use and supplying drones
A Russian milblog claims Indian authorities detained six Ukrainian citizens and one American for allegedly crossing the India–Myanmar border to assist anti-government fighters, including training them in UAV use and supp…
Romania reports UAV shot down after airspace violation; debris fell between Băleni and Cudalbi
Romania’s Defense Ministry said a UAV that violated Romanian airspace was shot down by a Spanish NATO F-18 on air-policing duty. The drone reportedly approached from the direction of Moldova and debris fell in an uninhab…