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.

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strike2026-08-02🇺🇦 Odesa port area, Yuzhny/Pivdennyi port, Black Sea northeast of Snake Island, and 8 km east of Zatoka (Odesa Oblast), Ukraine1 source · conf 48

Post claims Russian drones struck multiple cargo ships near Odesa ports and in the Black Sea

A Telegram post claims Russia struck several dry cargo ships in and near Odesa-area ports and attacked three vessels in the Black Sea northeast of Snake Island. It specifically alleges a dry cargo ship at the pier in Ode…

civilian-incident2026-08-02🇷🇺 Agricultural plot near Periprava, close to the Sulina branch, Romania1 source · conf 62

Romania reports drone debris found near Periprava close to Ukraine border

Romania's Defense Ministry reported discovering drone fragments on its territory after radar tracked an aerial target near the river border with Ukraine. Two Romanian F-16s were scrambled from Borcea air base; debris was…

doctrine-change🇦🇺 Australia (Canberra decision-making; potential operations in northern approaches to Australia and the South China Sea)1 source · conf 68

Australia considers expanding undersea drone capabilities, including Ghost Shark and IAI Blue Whale

A Russian milblog post discusses Australia investing over $1B in Anduril's Ghost Shark autonomous undersea vehicles and considering other systems like IAI's Blue Whale. The post frames this as a long-term shift to streng…

Drones: Shark

strike2026-08-02🇺🇦 Pokrovsk direction, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian FPV drones reported to kill 67 Russian assault troops on Pokrovsk front

A Telegram post claims Ukrainian FPV drones destroyed 67 Russian assault troops on the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast. The post references combat footage by the unit known as "Birds of Madyar" and links to a video.

strike2026-08-02🇺🇦 Donetsk region, Ukraine1 source · conf 68

Ukrainian FPV drone reportedly destroys Russian Grad MLRS in Donetsk region

A video posted online allegedly shows a Ukrainian FPV drone striking a Russian BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher in Donetsk region. The drone reportedly hit the vehicle's munitions, causing a large explosion and fire.

strike2026-08-02🇺🇦 Ukraine1 source · conf 35

Telegram post claims situation can only be addressed with an FPV drone

A Telegram post states that the described situation is "treated only with an FPV drone," implying an intended or advocated drone strike. No target, location, or outcome details are provided in the text.

deployment2026-08-02🇺🇦 Multiple front directions in Ukraine (incl. Pokrovsk direction and other listed axes)1 source · conf 72

Ukraine General Staff reports 6,595 kamikaze drones used in attacks over Aug 2, 2026

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted multiple strikes and shelling over the day, including the use of 6,595 kamikaze drones. The update also claims 317 UAVs of various types were destroyed or su…

strike🇺🇦 Velyka Pysarivka, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian FPV drone downs Russian flag-carrying drone over Velyka Pysarivka

A post claims Russian forces used a drone to place a flag on a multi-story building in Velyka Pysarivka, Sumy region. It says the flag was quickly knocked down by an FPV drone strike conducted by fighters of Ukraine's 10…

deployment🇺🇦 Kherson Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports group of jet UAVs heading toward Kherson region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a group of jet-powered UAVs on a course toward Kherson region. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.

deployment🇺🇦 Zaporizhzhia Oblast toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Report of jet-powered UAV over Zaporizhzhia region heading toward Dnipropetrovsk region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV in Zaporizhzhia region on a course toward Dnipropetrovsk region. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.