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.
UK- and France-led coalition planning maritime security mission in Strait of Hormuz involving drones
A UK- and France-led initiative is described as aiming to reopen/secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire, potentially involving up to 40 nations. The plan includes naval assets and drones as part of a broader marit…
UK selects four firms for Project NYX Apache drone wingman concept demonstrator
The UK selected BAE Systems, Anduril UK, Tekever and Thales for a concept demonstrator effort called Project NYX to develop a drone “wingman” capability for Apache helicopters. The announcement concerns program selection…
Post describes US-made Hornet loitering munition reportedly transferred to Ukraine and used in NATO exercises
A Telegram post describes the Hornet fixed-wing kamikaze UAV, claiming it was transferred to Ukraine’s armed forces in 2025 and later used in NATO exercises in Europe in May (year not explicitly stated). The post focuses…
Post discusses alleged Ukrainian drone overflights via Finland and Estonia and possible Russian response
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones have flown through Finland and Estonia and argues Finland is tacitly allowing it. It discusses potential Russian countermeasures such as border patrols, increased aerial monitoring…
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Ukrainian unit "Khartiia" claims round-the-clock interception of enemy UAVs
A Telegram post promotes the "Khartiia" unit, stating its drone operators conduct aerial engagements and continuously shoot down enemy UAVs threatening both military and civilians. The post is primarily a recruitment mes…
Air raid alert issued in Kyiv and several regions due to hostile UAVs
A Telegram post reports an air raid alert in Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions because of hostile drones. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.
UAV reported over western Chernihiv region heading toward northern Kyiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the western part of Chernihiv Oblast, moving toward the northern part of Kyiv Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs over Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions heading southwest
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported UAVs in northern Chernihiv region moving southwest and UAVs in northern Zaporizhzhia region heading toward Dnipropetrovsk region. The post also mentioned guided bomb (KAB) lau…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Starokostiantyniv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs moving toward Starokostiantyniv. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Zaporizhzhia and from Zhytomyr region toward Khmelnytskyi
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving toward Zaporizhzhia from southern and eastern directions, and UAVs in western Zhytomyr region heading toward Khmelnytskyi region. No impacts or casualties were …