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.
WarGonzo report says 137th Assault Brigade "Ural" entered Novopavlivka with support from drone operators
A WarGonzo special report claims Russia's 137th Assault Brigade "Ural" was first to enter the outskirts of Novopavlivka and describes coordinated assault actions involving reconnaissance and drone operators. No specific …
UAV reconnaissance reportedly identified Ukrainian troops and withdrawal routes near Novopavlivka
A WarGonzo post claims UAV operators conducted aerial reconnaissance on the outskirts of Novopavlivka, spotting several Ukrainian personnel and withdrawal routes, with a stated task to eliminate them. The post also descr…
Rybar claims Ukrainian USVs began downing Geran drones over the Black Sea
A Rybar digest post states that Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicles (USVs/BECs) have begun shooting down Russian "Geran" drones and that "Gerans" are used to guard the Black Sea area. The post provides no specific incide…
Post claims Shield AI tested Hivemind AI pilots on UAVs in Ukraine in recent months
A Telegram post claims Shield AI representative Brandon Tseng said Hivemind AI was integrated into the LUCAS system and tested in Ukraine over the past few months. It alleges AI pilots were trained on kamikaze strike UAV…
Rybar claims Ukrainian groups in Dobropillia were hit by drone strikes amid fighting near Vozdvyzhivka
A Russian milblogger reports the capture of Vozdvyzhivka and ongoing fighting in nearby areas, citing a difficult drone environment. The post claims Ukrainian forces spotted in Dobropillia were destroyed by drone strikes…
Rybar claims Ukraine is increasingly using Sargan unmanned surface drones and testing variants in Odesa region and Kyiv Reservoir
A Russian milblog post discusses the Ukrainian unmanned surface drone (USV) "Sargan," claiming it has been produced in significant numbers and fielded in multiple variants. It alleges testing in Odesa Oblast and the Kyiv…
Drones: Sea Baby
Ukraine Ground Forces training centers introduce updated basic training including FPV-drone countermeasures
Ukraine’s Ground Forces implemented an updated 51-day basic combined-arms training program across six training centers. The changes include instruction on countering enemy FPV drones using a laser-tag simulation system.
Report says Russian forces increased drone crews after occupying Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad
A Ukrainian OSINT channel reports that after the full occupation of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, Russian forces are building up, including deploying drone crews that control the airspace over the agglomeration. The post also …
Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAV in Mykolaiv region south of Mykolaiv city
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported an enemy UAV operating in Mykolaiv Oblast, south of the regional center (Mykolaiv). No strike impact or casualties were reported in the post.
Group of strike UAVs reported over Kharkiv region heading toward Poltava region
A Telegram post reports a group of strike UAVs in Kharkiv Oblast near the Bohodukhiv–Krasnokutsk area, moving toward Poltava Oblast. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.