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.
UAV aerial reconnaissance footage shows Lyman, Donetsk Oblast, amid ongoing shelling
A post shares aerial reconnaissance UAV footage over the city of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast. It states the city remains under Ukrainian control despite constant shelling and attempted assaults, and credits the 63rd Mechaniz…
Ukrainian 60th Mechanized Brigade FPV drones strike enemy positions, destroying vehicles and a gun
A Telegram post claims pilots from the FATUM group of Ukraine's 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade used FPV drones to hit enemy positions. The post says motorcycles, cars, a gun, and nearby infantry were destroyed.
Rybar claims UralDroneZavod continues shipments and increased production of Upyr-18 drones
A Rybar Telegram post states that UralDroneZavod is operating normally, shipments are continuing, and production is increasing. It references recent combat use of heavy fiber-optic "Upyr-18" drones and other strike aircr…
Milblogger claims mass attack hit major Ukrainian business sites in Kyiv
A Russian milblog post discusses videos in the Ukrainian segment reacting to a reported mass attack on facilities tied to major Ukrainian businesses in Kyiv. The post frames the attack as a response to earlier strikes on…
Drone attacks reported in Yaroslavl, Kursk and Belgorod regions; air defenses claim multiple UAV interceptions
A Russian milblog roundup reports a UAV raid in Yaroslavl with traffic restrictions and claims the target was the Yaroslavl oil refinery, alongside reported interceptions of drones heading toward Moscow and air-defense a…
German intelligence foils alleged plot to assassinate head of drone maker Donaustahl
A report says German security services prevented an alleged assassination attempt against Stefan Thumann, head of Donaustahl, a company producing drones for Ukraine. Two suspects reportedly surveilled the manufacturer an…
Ukraine reports strikes on two Russian refineries and drone-control relay sites in Kherson Oblast and Crimea
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl overnight on 6 Aug 2026 and the Bashneft-Novoil refinery in Ufa on 5 Aug 2026, both followed by fires. It also claimed two ground relay…
Ukraine reports 101 Shahed-type UAVs launched; 66 downed or suppressed across multiple regions
Ukraine's General Staff reported a large overnight attack involving 101 Shahed-type strike UAVs (plus other drone types and decoys) and several missiles. Air defenses said 66 UAVs were shot down or suppressed, with 29 UA…
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Ukraine General Staff reports 10,672 Russian kamikaze drone uses over previous day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces used 10,672 kamikaze drones alongside missile and air strikes. The update also claims Ukrainian forces struck nine UAV control points and neutral…
Report of attack UAV heading toward Sumy from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported an attack UAV moving toward Sumy from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were specified.