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.
Tatarstan authorities report drone attack on Nizhnekamsk killed 13 and wounded 25
Authorities in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan said a drone attack on Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people and wounded 25. The region declared mourning and reported that response and recovery efforts are ongoing.
Russian forces claim UAV operators struck Ukrainian positions and destroyed drone control points in multiple settlements
A Russian Telegram post claims UAV operators and artillery conducted strikes against Ukrainian forces, including destroying multiple UAV control points, antennas, and drones over the past day. The post lists several sett…
Russian Telegram post discusses improving air defense detection and coordination against UAV threats
A Russian Telegram channel argues that Russia's large territory gives air defenses more time to detect and engage aerial threats. It proposes better horizontal coordination within air defense units and creating a layered…
Report: Ukrainian UAV strike hit a vessel off Novorossiysk, Russia
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces conducted another UAV strike against a vessel off the coast of Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. No details on damage or casualties are provided.
Report: Two jet-powered UAVs struck Luhansk, damaging cars and apartment buildings
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces struck Luhansk with two jet-powered UAVs. The drones reportedly hit parked cars, burning two vehicles, and shattered windows in two apartment buildings; cleanup was underway.
Ukrainian GUR Group 13 claims FPV-drone strike destroyed S-400 launchers and Orion antenna in occupied Crimea
A Telegram post claims Ukraine's GUR Group 13 used Magura sea platforms carrying FPV drones to strike targets in occupied Crimea. The claimed targets destroyed were two S-400 launchers and an "Orion" antenna; video is re…
Ukrainian commentator urges halt or filtering of drone strike videos to reduce operational security risks
A Ukrainian post argues that frequent publication of UAV strike videos reveals tactics and technical capabilities to Russia, enabling rapid countermeasures. It calls for an urgent policy decision to stop or heavily filte…
Ukrainian drone pilots strike and destroy a Russian tank using Darts drones, footage shows
A Telegram post shares footage said to show Ukrainian pilots conducting multiple strikes with Darts drones to destroy a Russian tank. The video is attributed to Ukraine's 44th Separate Artillery Brigade.
Ukraine HUR Group 13 says Magura FPV sea drones hit S-400 launchers and Orion UAV control antenna in Crimea
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) claims its Group 13 unit struck two Russian S-400 Triumf launcher vehicles and an Orion UAV control antenna in occupied Crimea. The post says the attack used Magura multi-purpose mari…
Ukraine reports overnight attack with Shahed-type UAVs and other drones; 92 UAVs and 3 loitering munitions downed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that from 18:00 on 9 Aug through the night of 10 Aug, Russia launched a combined attack including 126 Shahed-type strike UAVs (including jet-powered), Gerbera drones, Parodiya decoy drone…