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.
Report says Mali forces and Russian backers killed scores of civilians in drone strikes
A report cited by Reuters alleges Malian forces and Russian-backed personnel carried out drone strikes that killed scores of civilians. The item indicates the incident(s) occurred in Mali, but specific locations and date…
Russian MoD claims Geran and Lancet strikes on dry cargo ships and an unmanned boat near Odesa
A Telegram post citing Russia's Ministry of Defense claims a dry cargo ship was hit about 50 km southwest of Odesa port while transiting at sea. It also claims operators of "Geran" and "Lancet" struck another large dry c…
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,745 Russian kamikaze-drone attacks in one day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted 55 airstrikes and employed 5,745 kamikaze drones over the course of 18 Oct 2026. The update also states that 110 UAVs of various types were destroyed or supp…
UAV reported heading toward Ochakiv from the Black Sea
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported a UAV heading toward Ochakiv in Mykolaiv region from the Black Sea waters. No impact, damage, or casualties were specified.
One killed, 15 injured in reported Ukrainian drone attack on St Petersburg and Leningrad region
Reuters reports that a Ukrainian drone attack hit St Petersburg and Russia's Leningrad region, killing one person and injuring 15. The report indicates casualties but provides no further damage details in the provided te…
Residents recount recent drone strikes in Adigrat, Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Residents in Adigrat in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region recount recent drone strikes attributed to Ethiopian forces. The report describes the strikes but does not provide specific casualty figures or exact dates.
Mass drone attack reported on Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast with fires and infrastructure damage
A mass UAV attack was reported overnight on 18 October targeting Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, with air defenses active and multiple explosions reported. Authorities and companies said there were fires and damag…
Milblogger claims Ukraine struck Borisoglebsk military airfield amid broader infrastructure attacks
A Russian milblog roundup claims Ukraine continued strikes on Russian rear infrastructure and cites an attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield. The post also discusses broader Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy tar…
Ukrainian SIGNUM unit claims FPV drones struck Russian infantry and vehicles, including a bicycle carrying an ATGM
A Telegram post says pilots from the Ukrainian SIGNUM unit used FPV drones to hit Russian infantry and destroy vehicles before they reached the front line. The post highlights a bicycle reportedly used to transport an an…
Ukrainian unit reports heavy drone and ground robot used to detonate explosives in gas pipe
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian ground robotic complex packed a gas pipe with explosives and a heavy bomber drone triggered the detonation to stop Russian infiltration. The footage is attributed to pilots of the 71st …