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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seizure🇮🇳 India–Myanmar border area (detentions in India)1 source · conf 58

India detains Ukrainians and an American accused of training Myanmar rebels in UAV use and supplying drones

A Russian milblog claims Indian authorities detained six Ukrainian citizens and one American for allegedly crossing the India–Myanmar border to assist anti-government fighters, including training them in UAV use and supp…

strike🇺🇦 DTEK mine, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Drone attack hits DTEK mine in Dnipropetrovsk region, one worker killed

A Telegram post citing DTEK reports a mass UAV strike on a DTEK mine in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. The attack allegedly killed one employee, wounded another, and significantly damaged the site's infrastructure.

exercise2026-05-01🇺🇦 Temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and references to Crimea and occupied Kherson Oblast1 source · conf 62

HUR says children on occupied Ukrainian territories were taught to operate drones at Zarnitsa 2.0 events

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) reports that during the “Zarnitsa 2.0” competitions held in May 2026 on temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, organizers trained children in weapons, explosives, and drone oper…

strike2026-08-17🇺🇦 Hvardiiske, Novofedorivka, Olenivka (occupied Crimea, Ukraine) and Tendrivska Spit, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 74

Ukraine reports strikes on Russian UAV storage and control assets in occupied Crimea and Kherson region

Ukraine's General Staff said that on the night of 17 Aug 2026 Ukrainian forces struck multiple Russian targets linked to attack UAV operations. Reported hits include a UAV storage/preparation/launch site near Hvardiiske …

strike2026-08-16🇺🇦 Northern, southern and eastern Ukraine (multiple locations)1 source · conf 74

Ukraine reports Russian Shahed-type drone attack; 106 UAVs shot down or suppressed

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia attacked with 128 strike UAVs (including Shahed-type) overnight 16–17 Aug, with air defenses downing or suppressing 106. Drone impacts were recorded at 14 locations and debris…

strike2026-08-16🇺🇦 Ukraine (nationwide operational update; specific drone strike locations not detailed)1 source · conf 72

Ukraine General Staff reports 11,783 kamikaze drone attacks over the past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces used 11,783 kamikaze drones alongside missile and air strikes and shelling. The update is a nationwide operational summary and does not specify i…

deployment🇺🇦 Kyiv Reservoir area, toward Kyiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

UAV reported flying past Kyiv Reservoir toward Kyiv

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past the Kyiv Reservoir on a course toward the capital. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Kherson Oblast toward Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV over Kherson region heading toward Mykolaiv region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Kherson Oblast with a course toward Mykolaiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Odesa Oblast, Ukraine (approaching from the sea)1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV heading toward Odesa region from the sea

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV flying from the sea toward Odesa Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are described.

deployment🇺🇦 Chernihiv Oblast toward northern Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

UAV reported over Chernihiv region heading toward northern Kyiv region

A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force reports a UAV in Chernihiv Oblast moving on a course toward northern Kyiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.