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.
Russian 'Vostok' group reports strikes with attack UAVs and artillery and destruction of Ukrainian UAV assets
A Russian Telegram report claims that over the past day the 'Vostok' force group used strike UAVs and artillery to hit Ukrainian positions in multiple settlements in Zaporizhzhia region and nearby areas. It also claims d…
Moldova reports drone crash near Crocmaz and brief UAV incursion from Odesa direction
Moldova's defense ministry reported a drone falling near the village of Crocmaz in Ștefan Vodă district on 9 August. The next day it said another UAV entered Moldovan airspace from the direction of Ukraine's Odesa region…
NATO and Pentagon AI-data contracts described as building an integrated drone-sensor “kill web” architecture
A Russian milblog post claims recent Pentagon and NATO contracts are converging into a unified AI-enabled architecture for battlefield data fusion, targeting, and decision support. It specifically cites NATO discussions …
Russian soldier fails to shoot down Ukrainian FPV drone; occupiers reportedly wounded in Donetsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims Russian forces in Donetsk Oblast were wounded after an unsuccessful attempt by a Russian serviceman to shoot down a Ukrainian FPV drone with small-arms fire. The post references a video as evidence…
Ukraine reportedly strikes targets in Novorossiysk using Palyanytsia drones and maritime drones
A Telegram post claims Ukraine conducted a night combined attack on targets in Novorossiysk using jet-powered drones "Palyanytsia", Neptune missiles, and maritime unmanned drones. It alleges hits on the Sheskharis oil po…
Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade drone pilots report incident involving a Russian soldier
A Telegram post promotes a new episode of the brigade’s “Drone Diary” describing a humorous incident involving drone pilots of Ukraine’s 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade and a Russian soldier. The post implies a drone en…
Ukraine intelligence claims Russia produces about 3,000 Geran-4/5 strike drones per month
A WarGonzo post cites Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) claiming Russia can produce around 3,000 Geran-4/5 strike drones monthly and is expanding capacity at the Alabuga special economic zone. The post also claims te…
Romania summons Russian ambassador over alleged drone incidents; Russian embassy disputes presented debris
A Telegram post claims Romania summoned the Russian ambassador after incidents involving downed drones described by Romania as Russian. The Russian embassy in Bucharest alleges the evidence shown was only pieces of foam …
Report: UAV attack on Novorossiysk kills child; additional death from drone debris in Volna
A Telegram post claims a mass Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk killed an eight-year-old child and wounded eight people, citing the regional governor. It also reports a man was killed by falling UAV debris in the settleme…
Ukrainian drone attack reported in Novorossiysk and Krasnodar Krai; injuries reported
A Telegram post claims Krasnodar Krai, Russia, faced a mass UAV attack overnight, with the main impact in Novorossiysk and an ongoing drone-alert regime. Authorities reportedly opened temporary accommodation points and r…