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.
Cargo ship hit by drone attack near Novorossiysk, three crew injured
A cargo ship was struck in a drone attack near Novorossiysk, Russia, injuring three crew members. The report describes the incident as a drone attack in the Black Sea area off the Russian port city.
Turkey urges Russia and Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack
Reuters reports Turkey called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure safety in the Black Sea following a drone attack. The item indicates a drone strike occurred but provides no further details in the provided text.
Russian-language guidance published on organizing mobile fire groups for counter-UAV defense
A post shares methodological recommendations on building an integrated system to protect facilities from drone threats, emphasizing detection, mobility, unified command, and regular readiness checks. It is general guidan…
Post discusses swarm UAV doctrine and Hornet drones’ reported impact on logistics in southern direction
A Telegram post argues for future assault success via massed swarm UAV systems with machine vision and autonomous target tracking. It cites prior testing on the “southern direction,” claiming Ukrainian Hornet-family dron…
Ukrainian UAV attack reported to disrupt power in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions
Officials in Russian-occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions reported that an attack by Ukrainian UAVs partially disrupted electricity supply, causing outages across multiple districts. Emergency repair crews were said…
Cargo ship Nadezhda reportedly attacked by drones in the Black Sea en route to Novorossiysk
The Cameroon-flagged vessel Nadezhda, sailing from Samsun, Turkey to Novorossiysk, Russia, was reportedly attacked by 6–7 drones in the Black Sea. Four crew members were reported wounded, including three Turkish national…
Russian 102nd base training at Alagyaz range in Armenia reportedly included UAV reconnaissance in 2024
A Telegram post discusses a land-ownership dispute involving the Alagyaz training range used by Russia's 102nd military base near Gyumri, Armenia. It claims that during the latest 2024 exercises, units conducted reconnai…
WarGonzo report describes a rear-area workshop producing and assembling drones in the SVO zone
A WarGonzo special report visits the 16th separate BPS battalion and shows electronics soldering, 3D-printing, and assembly of various drones. The post mentions drones including “Baba Yaga” and homemade reconnaissance UA…
WarGonzo reports captured Ukrainian heavy drone “Baba Yaga” being refurbished by a Russian unit workshop
A WarGonzo post says a captured heavy Ukrainian UAV nicknamed “Baba Yaga” was recovered after being shot down and crashing, then brought to a workshop of the 16th separate battalion for repair and refurbishment. The post…
Rostec announces serial production of quadcopter motor controller dubbed “Staya orlov”
Rostec holding Roselektronika (Rosel) said it has begun serial production of a compact controller for four brushless quadcopter motors, branded “Staya orlov.” The post says it is intended for interceptor drones designed …