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.

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exercise2026-08-17🇰🇷 South Korea (Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise; referenced sites include Camp Henry and Yeoju)1 source · conf 74

Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercise in South Korea includes training for drone threats

The article discusses the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise in South Korea, which began on Aug. 17, 2026 and is scheduled to run through Aug. 27. It notes the drills were designed to reflect evolving threats from No…

exercise2026-08-17🇷🇺 Russia's Far East1 source · conf 62

Russia's Far East to test drones and unmanned trucks for trade with China

Reuters reports that Russia's Far East plans tests involving drones and unmanned trucks intended to support trade with China. The item describes planned trials rather than a combat strike or incident.

deployment2026-08-17🇺🇸 United States1 source · conf 72

Uber and Zipline partner to offer drone delivery for Uber Eats in the United States

Reuters reports that Uber and Zipline have partnered to enable drone delivery for Uber Eats orders in the United States. The item describes a commercial deployment/rollout rather than a military strike or incident.

deployment2026-08-17🇺🇦 Near Ukraine (exact locations not specified)1 source · conf 55

Report: Russia builds new drone launch pads near Ukraine, potentially extending range to NATO countries

The Kyiv Independent cites a Telegraph report claiming Russia has established new drone launch pads near Ukraine. The reported sites could expand the effective reach of Russian drone attacks, potentially putting some NAT…

doctrine-change2026-08-17🇺🇸 United States (U.S. Air Force procurement/RFI)1 source · conf 78

US Air Force seeks industry input on next-generation target drones to mimic stealth jets and other threats

The U.S. Air Force issued a Request for Information seeking affordable, potentially expendable target drones able to replicate a wide range of airborne threats, from hobby drones to stealth fighters and large aircraft. T…

strike2026-08-17🇺🇦 Kremenchuk Oil Refinery, Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Report claims Russian Geran-Seeker-3 drone strike caused fire at Kremenchuk oil refinery

A Telegram post claims Russian forces struck the Kremenchuk oil refinery and an adjacent fuel storage facility using a "Geran-Seeker-3" drone. The post says footage shows a fire at the refinery after the strike.

strike2026-08-17🇺🇦 Odesa and Izmail ports; Dmytrivka (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast); Dobropillia, Ukraine1 source · conf 55

Russian MoD claims drone strikes hit targets in Odesa, Izmail, Dmytrivka and Dobropillia

A Russian source claims UAV strikes hit a patrol boat and fuel tanks at the Port of Odesa, and a terminal, hangars and storage sites in Izmail port. It also alleges strikes on a Nova Poshta logistics center near Odesa, a…

strike2026-08-16🇺🇦 Multiple locations in the 'Vostok' grouping area of responsibility, including areas around Velikomikhaylovka, Havrylivka, Zelenaya Dibrova, and others (Ukraine фронт)1 source · conf 58

Russian 'Vostok' group report claims FPV drones and air defense engaged Ukrainian UAVs over past day

A Telegram report attributed to Russia's 'Vostok' grouping claims FPV-drone operators and air defense struck Ukrainian positions and targeted UAV control points, antennas, and vehicles across multiple settlements. It als…

Drones: Rubaka FPV interceptor

strike2026-08-17🇺🇦 Mala Volchya, Vovchansk district, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Report claims FPV drones destroyed a Ukrainian UAV control post in Mala Volchya, Kharkiv region

A pro-Russian Telegram post claims FPV drone operators struck and burned a Ukrainian UAV control post located in a former residential building in the village of Mala Volchya, Vovchansk district, Kharkiv Oblast. The post …

doctrine-change2026-06-01🇷🇺 Bulgaria (Sofia mentioned) / Ukraine cooperation1 source · conf 58

Bulgaria and Ukraine reported to plan joint UAV production under NATO-linked procurement and Drone Deal

A Telegram post claims Bulgaria joined NATO’s PURL mechanism and signed long-term security and joint arms-production agreements with Ukraine, including UAVs, with implementation discussed under the “Drone Deal” initiativ…