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.
Ukrainian commander says Russian losses from UAS fell due to improved camouflage and vegetation cover
The commander of Ukraine's 1st Assault Regiment said Russian losses from Ukrainian UAS have decreased by about two-thirds due to improved camouflage and seasonal vegetation providing better concealment. He warned this al…
Report describes heavy drone activity over Kupiansk direction and alleged Russian drone strikes in Yampil
A Russian Telegram situation report claims Ukrainian forces have saturated the air with drones on the Kupiansk axis, hindering assaults near Kurylivka. It also cites open-source footage allegedly showing Russian drones s…
Russian sources claim Lancet and FPV drones struck Buk SAM systems and an industrial site in Zaporizhzhia
A Telegram post claims Russian Lancet loitering munitions destroyed two Buk air-defense systems in a suburb on the Zaporizhzhia direction, and that drones also struck an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia city. It also …
Russian UAV unit requests equipment for frontline combat tasks
A Telegram post says servicemen from a Russian Armed Forces UAV unit (Southern Grouping) requested donations to obtain a 3D printer, FPV goggles, and a radio controller for operational combat tasks on the frontline. The …
Algerian army showcases CH-4B combat drone use during tactical exercises
A Telegram post claims the Algerian army demonstrated the combat employment of the Chinese-made CH-4B reconnaissance-strike UAV during tactical exercises.
Russian forces reportedly launched mass drone strike on multiple regions of Ukraine, including Odesa port area
A Telegram post claims Russian forces conducted a large overnight attack on Ukrainian military-related targets using at least 100 Geran drones. Explosions were reported in several regions, including Odesa near the port, …
WarGonzo post mentions a "small aviation" drone unit under commander "Nemets"
A Telegram post describes a Russian serviceman nicknamed "Nemets" and references a WarGonzo report about his group's "small aviation" unit, implying a drone/UAV team. No specific drone strike, incident, or equipment mode…
Report claims Ukrainian drone crashed in Utena County, Lithuania
A Russian milblog post says Lithuanian authorities reported the crash of a Ukrainian UAV in Utena County near the borders with Latvia and Belarus. The post provides no details on damage or casualties and discusses broade…
Report claims Ukrainian drones hit vehicles in Belgorod region, causing one death and one injury
A Russian milblog roundup claims Ukrainian drones attacked vehicles in Belgorod region: in Otradnoye a man was wounded, and in Nezhegol an FPV drone struck a truck, killing the driver. The same post also reports air-defe…
Report claims Russian soldier physically attacks and disables a Ukrainian drone near Pokrovsk front
A Telegram post claims a Russian soldier engaged a Ukrainian drone in close quarters and destroyed or disabled it. The post attributes the footage/story to drone operators from the NGU unit “OMEGA” and places it on the P…