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.
Drone attack repelled in Ufa; UAV debris fell in industrial zone causing fire
A drone attack on enterprises in Ufa, Bashkortostan was reported as repelled, with UAV debris falling in the city's industrial zone and sparking a fire. Regional head Radiy Khabirov said no one was killed or injured and …
Drone manufacturer Vladimir Tkachuk injured in car explosion
A person described as the manufacturer of the "Upyr" drones, Vladimir Tkachuk, was reportedly injured in a car explosion and is in intensive care in serious condition. The post does not specify where the explosion occurr…
Drones: Upyr FPV
Russian channel claims strikes and destruction of UAV launchers and drones in Sumy and Kharkiv regions
A Russian Telegram post claims its forces struck Ukrainian troop and equipment concentrations in multiple locations across Sumy and Kharkiv regions and reports destruction of numerous UAV launch positions and drones, inc…
Report of assassination attempt on UralDronePlant CEO near Yekaterinburg; bodyguard killed
A Russian milblogger claims there was a terrorist attack/assassination attempt targeting the CEO of “UralDronZavod” Vladimir Tkachuk near Yekaterinburg. The post says the attack occurred “yesterday” and that a bodyguard …
Drones: Upyr FPV
Report claims Russia replaced commander of its unmanned forces amid command reshuffles
A Telegram post claims Russian command changes were made in the Donbas offensive sector and that the commander of Russia's unmanned (drone) forces, Yuriy Vaganov, was replaced by Lyamin. No specific drone operation, stri…
Car bomb injures director linked to Upyr drone production in Bolshoy Istok, Sverdlov Oblast
A Mercedes car belonging to Vladimir Tkachuk, described as the production director of the “Upyr” drones, was reportedly blown up in Bolshoy Istok, Sverdlov Oblast. The post claims the driver was killed and Tkachuk was ho…
Drones: Upyr FPV
Ukraine reports strikes on enemy UAV control points and a river crossing on 5 Aug 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes overnight on 5 Aug 2026 and the previous day against multiple Russian targets, including UAV (drone) control points. Locations cited include Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions, Kurs…
Ukraine reports mass drone and missile attack, main direction Kyiv region; 98 UAVs downed/suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that from the evening of 4 Aug into the night of 5 Aug, Russia launched a large attack including 115 Shahed-type strike UAVs and other drones, with the main direction toward Kyiv region. …
Drones: Izd. 54 Italmas
Ukraine General Staff reports 10,709 Russian kamikaze-drone uses over the past day
A Ukrainian General Staff update said Russia conducted strikes over the previous day including the use of 10,709 kamikaze drones and reported Ukrainian forces neutralized 1,715 UAVs. The post is a broad operational summa…
Ukrainian Air Force warns of jet UAVs heading toward Odesa region from the Black Sea
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs flying from the Black Sea toward Odesa Oblast. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.