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.
Reports of increased Hornet drone attacks on Russian logistics near Dobropillia direction
A Telegram post claims that for several days there has been an increase in Hornet drone attacks targeting Russian logistics groups and rear-area objects on the Dobropillia direction. The post suggests Ukrainian units pre…
Drone operators strike enemy ground logistics robot near Kozacha Lopan
A Telegram post claims Russian drone operators detected and struck an enemy unmanned ground logistics cart used to deliver supplies near Kozacha Lopan. The post also mentions Ukrainian use of heavy multicopters of the "B…
Reports of increased Hornet drone attacks on logistics near Dobropillia direction in Donetsk region
A Russian milblog claims that for several days Ukrainian forces have increased Hornet drone attacks against Russian logistics groups and other rear-area targets on the Dobropillia direction. The post frames this as a wor…
US lawmakers move to create a permanent working group on drones as part of long-term Ukraine support
A Rybar video roundup claims US policymakers are restructuring long-term support mechanisms for Ukraine, including creating a permanent working group focused on drones. The post does not describe a specific drone strike …
Post discusses UK development and provision of drones for Ukraine and mentions alleged Nyan UAV use in Russia
A Telegram post claims the UK has been supplying and developing various UAV systems tied to the war in Ukraine, framing Ukraine as a testing ground for British defense industry. It references a media publication alleging…
Report claims Croatia and Ukraine plan joint drone assembly with up to 500,000 UAVs annually
A Telegram post claims Croatian firm Orqa signed an agreement with Ukrainian company General Cherry to jointly assemble drones, funded by European defense programs. The post says the plan is to produce up to 500,000 UAVs…
Ukrainian National Guard unit reports shooting down Russian ZALA Z-20 drone with STING at 7,472 m
A Ukrainian National Guard unit (27th operational regiment) reported downing a Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV using a STING interceptor drone at a claimed record altitude of 7,472 meters. The post also references e…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
Russia warns UK of consequences over supplying drones to Ukraine
A Reuters-cited report says Russia's embassy in London warned Britain of "consequences" over drone supplies to Ukraine after claims UK drones may have been used for long-range strikes in Russia. The UK Ministry of Defenc…
Telegram post references a downed Shahed drone and warns about falling debris
A Telegram post describes watching a downed “Shahed” drone falling after being shot down and warns that love does not protect from debris, urging people to go to shelters during air alerts. No specific time or location i…
Couple from Donetsk region evacuated after being spotted under threat of enemy drones
A couple from Ukraine's Donetsk region reportedly walked 15 km under threat from enemy drones after losing their home amid fighting. UAV pilots from the 3rd mechanized battalion detected them and coordinated infantry who…