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.
Russia bolsters Moscow air defenses amid increased drone threat
The report says Russia is strengthening air defense around Moscow in response to an increasing drone threat linked to the war in Ukraine. It describes a defensive posture change rather than a specific drone strike incide…
DIU increases Hermeus Quarterhorse high-speed drone contract ceiling to $219 million
The Defense Innovation Unit increased the contract ceiling for Hermeus to $219 million to further develop the Quarterhorse drone. The program aims to enable payload release at speeds up to and including Mach 3.
Report claims UAV operators were used near Novovasylivka, Kharkiv Oblast, during fighting
A Telegram post claims Russian forces captured Novovasylivka in Kharkiv Oblast and says Ukrainian UAV operator teams from the GUR "Kraken" unit were deployed in the area but withdrew after taking losses. No specific dron…
Mi-26T helicopter installs Pantsir-SDT air-defense module on roof of Nordstar building in Moscow
A Russian Mi-26T helicopter is reported installing a stationary combat module of the Pantsir-SDT air-defense system on the roof of the 42-story Nordstar building in Moscow. The post frames the move as reinforcing Moscow’…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV over Kharkiv region heading toward Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV in Kharkiv Oblast moving on a course toward Poltava Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs over Sumy region heading toward Nedryhailiv, Romny, and Lypova Dolyna
A Telegram post attributed to the Ukrainian Air Force reports a group of UAVs in Ukraine's Sumy region. The drones were said to be on course toward Nedryhailiv, Romny, and Lypova Dolyna.
Ukrainian Air Force reports groups of UAVs over Zaporizhzhia/Dnipropetrovsk border and northern Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported groups of UAVs moving northwest near the Zaporizhzhia–Dnipropetrovsk oblast border and another group in northern Kharkiv region heading toward Staryi Merchyk.
UAV reported heading toward Shostka from the north
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a UAV moving toward Shostka from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Mykolaiv from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward Mykolaiv from the south. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported flying south over northern Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Chernihiv region flying on a southern course. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.