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.
Marine Rotation Force–Darwin 2026 deploys to Australia and experiments with small UAS and FPV one-way attack drones
Defense News reports U.S. Marines of MRF-D 2026 deployed to Darwin, Australia as a certified Special Purpose MAGTF and conducted regional training and exercises. The commander says the force has been experimenting with s…
Israeli drone strikes in Gaza kill two and wound several others
Al Jazeera reports that Israeli drone strikes in Gaza killed at least two people, including a police chief, and wounded several others. The strikes occurred on Thursday.
Russian unit reports drone-assisted evacuation under fire in Krasnolyman direction; woman and child killed
A Russian-affiliated Telegram post claims troops used a drone to locate civilians requesting help and supported an evacuation by dropping instructions, water, and medicines. The post alleges Ukrainian forces fired on the…
Russian 'Vostok' group reports strikes using attack UAVs and destruction of Ukrainian UAV assets over past day
A Russian military-affiliated Telegram post claims artillery and strike UAVs hit Ukrainian troop concentrations in multiple settlements and that UAV crews struck Ukrainian drone control points. It also claims large numbe…
Orsk oil refinery halted after UAV attack, repairs may take up to six months
A governor said the oil refinery in Orsk has fully stopped operations following a UAV attack. Restoration may take up to six months due to difficulties obtaining sanctioned foreign components, and the region may rely on …
Multiple UAV attacks reported across Luhansk region, 11 wounded, including a minor
A regional official reported that UAV strikes hit multiple locations across the Luhansk region, wounding 11 people including a 15-year-old. Targets included residential areas, a gas compressor station, a railway station,…
Report: Mother and daughter killed by Ukrainian UAV strike on Krasnolymanske direction
A Telegram post citing Shot claims a Ukrainian UAV attacked civilians who were attempting to leave a combat zone on the Krasnolymanske direction. The post says a munition was dropped from a drone, killing a girl at the s…
Russian troops describe UAV reconnaissance and strike support during operation to capture Toretsk
Russian servicemen said UAVs were used to reconnoiter enemy positions, followed by precision fire using strike drones before assault groups advanced. They also described commanders guiding routes using a drone feed durin…
Unknown drones spotted over RAAF Base Williamtown and missile defense center in Australia
Unidentified drones were reported violating airspace over the closed RAAF Base Williamtown and a missile defense center. Operators were not identified and the drones were not shot down; commanders were reportedly told to…
Russian mobile air-defense group fires from highway at low-flying Ukrainian UAV
A Telegram post describes footage of a mobile air-defense fire group engaging a low-flying Ukrainian UAV while moving on a highway with civilian traffic nearby. The post highlights improvised mounting of the weapon turre…