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.
Post claims Ukrainian drone strike on Turkish vessel killed a Turkish citizen
A Telegram post alleges a Turkish citizen was killed in a Ukrainian UAV attack, reportedly connected to strikes on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. It says the victim’s brother demanded an investigation and claims a…
Milblog claims British-made drones used in attacks on Russian rear infrastructure including refineries
A Russian milblog cites Western media and alleged Ukrainian sources claiming British-produced UAVs have been used for over six months in raids on Russian rear industrial and infrastructure targets, including the Yaroslav…
Report cites regular Russian drone strikes affecting logistics near Kazacha Lopan, Kharkiv Oblast
A Russian milblog post about fighting near Kazacha Lopan in Kharkiv Oblast claims Ukrainian logistics are hindered by regular Russian drone strikes. No specific strike date, target, or drone model is provided.
Ukraine’s 66th Mechanized Brigade air-defense unit reports engaging an enemy jet-powered UAV
A Telegram post claims soldiers of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade’s air-defense missile battalion “Destroyer” successfully engaged an enemy jet-powered UAV. No location, date, or damage details are provided.
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,862 kamikaze drones used by Russia in attacks on Aug. 16, 2026
A Ukrainian General Staff operational update states that during Aug. 16, 2026, Russian forces conducted missile and air strikes and used 6,862 kamikaze drones, alongside extensive shelling. The report also claims Ukraini…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Rohan in Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Kharkiv region flying on a course toward Rohan. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports new UAV groups from the Black Sea heading toward Odesa region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports new groups of UAVs coming from the Black Sea and heading toward Odesa Oblast, specifically the Zatoka/Serhiivka area. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.
UAV reported heading toward Kharkiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV moving in the direction of Kharkiv. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports several UAVs heading toward Sumy
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported that several UAVs were on a course toward Sumy. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs from the Black Sea heading toward Odesa region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reports a group of UAVs approaching from the Black Sea toward Odesa Oblast, on a course for Zatoka and Chornomorske. No impact, damage, or casualties are reported in the post.