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.
Denmark introduces extended conscription and adds a drone platoon track at Special Operations Command
Denmark began an extended 11-month conscription intake and is introducing new conscription tracks, including a drone platoon at the Special Operations Command. The changes are framed as part of a broader defense build-up…
Poland expands East Shield border defenses including drone detection systems; hosts Coalition of the Willing drills
Poland is strengthening its eastern-border defenses under the East Shield project, including plans for drone detection and tracking systems using radar, thermal imaging and acoustic sensors. The article also describes al…
Drone strikes crowded beach near Gelendzhik, Russia, killing at least 7
A drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik. Video reportedly shows the moment of impact, and at least seven people were killed.
Russia reports Ukrainian drone crash at Black Sea resort beach killed seven and injured 40
Russian authorities said a Ukrainian drone crashed at a busy beach at a Black Sea resort, killing seven people including three children and injuring 40. The report describes the incident as occurring at a popular resort …
Brigade "VARYAG" drone operators reported striking a freight locomotive
A Telegram post claims drone operators from the "VARYAG" brigade carried out precise strikes on a freight locomotive. No location, date of the strike, or damage details are provided in the post text.
Report describes expanded drone use by Myanmar military in civil conflict
A Russian milblog post claims Myanmar’s armed forces have expanded and diversified their UAV fleet and now use drones for strikes, reconnaissance, and targeting across multiple fronts. It lists several UAV models and not…
Drones: Caihong CH-4 (Rainbow-4)
Ukrainian drone strikes reported in Belgorod Oblast, including fatal injury to 13-year-old near playground
A Russian milblog summary claims Ukrainian drones struck multiple locations in Russia overnight, including incidents in Belgorod Oblast. It reports a drone strike near a children's playground in Printsevka killing a 13-y…
Three killed and 13 wounded after Ukrainian drone debris falls on beach near Gelendzhik
A Ukrainian UAV attack reportedly targeted Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik, with debris from a downed drone falling on a beach. Local authorities said three people were killed and 13 wounded, including children, and eme…
Azov post describes FPV drone attacks on Russian troops in its area of responsibility
A Telegram post from Azov Media claims Russian assault troops in the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine 'Azov' area of responsibility are targeted and killed by FPV drones. The post is framed as propaganda and do…
Ukrainian HUR says Magura sea platforms carrying FPV drones struck two radar-related targets in Crimea
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) said its Group 13 unit used Magura maritime platforms equipped as FPV-drone carriers to hit two radar-related Russian targets in occupied Crimea. The claimed targets were a control ve…