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.
UAV reported heading toward Pechenihy/Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region from the northeast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV moving in Kharkiv region toward Pechenihy/Chuhuiv from the northeast. No strike impact or damage was described.
UAV reported heading toward Zaporizhzhia from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV moving in the direction of Zaporizhzhia from the south. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV heading toward Kherson region from occupied territory
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV moving toward Kherson Oblast from temporarily occupied territory. No impact, damage, or casualties are reported.
Report of jet-powered UAV flying past Brovary toward southern course near Boryspil
A Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV observed passing near Brovary and heading south in the direction of Boryspil. No impact, interception, or damage is described.
Hunter in Volgograd region fined after shooting at alleged Ukrainian drone
A Telegram post claims a hunter in the Volgograd area tried to shoot down an alleged Ukrainian drone and was fined 40,000 rubles with confiscation of his weapon. The post frames the case as a controversial legal response…
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Post links mid-August fuel shortages in Russia to Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries
A Telegram post claims a series of Ukrainian UAV strikes in the first half of August hit at least nine Russian oil-refining industry sites, contributing to fuel shortages. Locations mentioned include Yaroslavl, Tatarstan…
Russia reports development of GPS- and radio-independent drone navigation system using video-map matching
A Russian company described as "Площадь" claims it has developed a drone navigation system that works without GPS or radio links by matching onboard video to preloaded digital maps. The post says R&D is complete and inte…
Report claims Gerbera drones struck a Ukrainian UAV unit position near Spasovka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A Telegram post claims footage shows "Gerbera" drones striking a temporary deployment/position of UAV operators from Ukraine's 82nd Air Assault Brigade near Spasovka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. No casualty or damage figures …
NATO Saber Junction 26 exercise in Bavaria to include drone use and air assault episodes
A NATO-linked exercise, Saber Junction 26, is scheduled in Bavaria from 13 August to 11 September with about 1,000 troops, vehicles, aircraft and helicopters. The program reportedly includes the use of unmanned aerial ve…
Report cites Ukrainian UAV surveillance affecting Russian movement near Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian milblogger claims Ukrainian UAV operators maintain persistent drone surveillance over open fields on approaches to Orikhiv, complicating Russian logistics and assaults. The post discusses the need for counter-U…