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.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Klevan in Rivne region
A Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV flying in Rivne region on a course toward Klevan. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Report of jet-powered UAV flying past Ukrainka toward Kyiv
A Telegram post claims a jet-powered UAV was observed flying past Ukrainka in the direction of Kyiv. No impacts or damage were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups heading from Black Sea toward Vilkove, Odesa region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of UAVs flying from the Black Sea toward southern Odesa region, specifically the area of Vilkove. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.
Report of jet-powered UAV heading toward Pohrebyshche in Vinnytsia region
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a jet-powered UAV flying toward Pohrebyshche in Vinnytsia Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV heading toward Lutsk
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV on a course toward Lutsk. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Shield AI to complete first X-BAT VTOL fighter-drone prototype by end of Oct 2026; flight tests planned by year-end
Shield AI says it will finish the first full-scale prototype of its jet-powered X-BAT tail-sitting VTOL uncrewed aircraft by the end of October 2026, with flight testing planned before the end of the year under the U.S. …
Drones: MQ-1C Gray Eagle / Gray Eagle ER
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after deployment citing numerous Iranian one-way drone shootdowns
A report describes kill marks on USS Abraham Lincoln indicating the carrier strike group shot down large numbers of Iranian one-way attack drones during Operation Epic Fury. The ship returned to its home port of San Dieg…
Drones: Shahed-136 · MQ-9 Reaper
US Navy and Shield AI invest $400 million in X-BAT drone development
Shield AI and the US Navy are reported to be investing a combined $400 million into development of the X-BAT drone. The item describes funding and development activity rather than an operational strike or incident.
Local resident clears path for Omega unit ground drone during combat task
A local resident reportedly helped operators of the Omega unit's ground robotic complex by clearing obstacles blocking its route. This allowed the unmanned ground vehicle to continue moving and proceed with the mission.
Air raid alert issued in Kyiv due to UAV threat
A Telegram channel reported an air raid alert in Kyiv citing a threat from UAVs (drones). No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.