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.
Ukraine authorizes Dovbush T40 long-range UAV for use by the Armed Forces
A Telegram post claims Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized the “Dovbush T40” long-range UAV for use by the Armed Forces, citing a stated range up to 2,000 km and roles including deep reconnaissance and precision…
Report claims regular Russian drone strikes hinder Ukrainian control near Krasnyi Kut, Dobropillia direction
A Russian milblogger reports fighting on the Dobropillia direction near Krasnyi Kut and Torske, stating Ukrainian forces cannot maintain control due to regular Russian drone strikes. No specific drone models, dates, or c…
Russian milblog claims fiber-optic drone "Upyr 18" used to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
A Russian milblog post claims the fiber-optic drone "Upyr 18" and a strike aircraft from "Uraldronzavod" are being used at the front to destroy enemy equipment and personnel. No specific strike, location, or date of an i…
Drones: Upyr FPV
Ukrainian border unit video shows drone-dropped munition hitting Russian soldier
A Telegram post shares video described as combat footage from the Ukrainian border guard unit “Feniks,” showing a munition dropped from a drone onto a Russian occupier. The post does not specify the exact location or dat…
FPV drone attack kills captured Russian soldier and lightly wounds two Ukrainian fighters, Matt SF says
Matt SF shared archival footage claiming an FPV drone in a loitering/ambush mode struck their group during return from a mission, killing a previously captured Russian serviceman. Two members of the unit reportedly suffe…
Ukrainian strike UAV unit reports neutralizing two enemy "zhduns" on logistics routes
A Ukrainian Telegram post claims a strike UAV unit neutralized two enemy "zhduns" after reconnaissance of logistics routes. No location, date of the action, or casualty details are provided.
Drone operators of Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Battalion reportedly strike a Russian soldier
A Telegram post claims drone operators from the 3rd Assault Battalion of Ukraine’s 5th Separate Assault Brigade filmed an attack on a Russian occupier. The post provides no clear location or date of the incident beyond t…
Ukrainian UAV battalion posts footage of drone action against Russian forces
A Telegram post shares video footage attributed to the UAV battalion "Shershni Dovbusha" within Ukraine's 68th Separate Airmobile Brigade. The post implies a negative outcome for Russian occupying forces but provides no …
Report: Greek-run oil tanker carrying Russian-origin oil attacked in the Black Sea
A Bloomberg-linked report says a Greek-managed tanker carrying Russian-origin oil was attacked in the Black Sea. The post also cites a separate drone attack that reportedly forced Russia to pause oil loading at the Shesk…
Drone strikes reportedly disrupt shipping via Kerch Strait and grain terminals at Novorossiysk and Taman
A Telegram post claims UAV strikes halted shipping through the Kerch Strait and stopped operations at grain terminals in Novorossiysk and the port of Taman, leaving Tuapse as the only functioning port. The post links the…