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.
Rybar digest mentions US unmanned surface vessel tracking Chinese destroyer near the Philippines
A Rybar digest post claims a US unmanned surface vessel (USV) closely monitored a Chinese destroyer near the Philippines and also mentions prioritizing counter-UAV measures in Russia’s Kuban region. The post is a roundup…
Rybar reports Russian Geran drone strikes and broader attacks on shipping near Mykolaiv and Odesa
A Russian milblogger claims Russian forces have intensified strikes on shipping and port-related targets near Mykolaiv, Odesa and Chornomorsk/Illichivsk in recent weeks, including hits on vessels reportedly long stationa…
Russian MoD claims overnight missile and drone strikes across Ukraine including Odesa ports
A Russian milblog post citing Russia's Defense Ministry claims an overnight combined strike on Ukrainian defense-industrial facilities across multiple regions and on cargo ships with weapons in the ports of Odesa and Cho…
Ukraine’s 93rd Mechanized Brigade launches fundraiser for FPV drone components and equipment
A Telegram post says Ukraine’s 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade “Kholodnyi Yar” is raising funds to buy components and equipment for FPV drones, citing ongoing combat losses of gear at positions. The post requests donati…
Ukrainian drone operators reported striking enemy personnel, per Telegram post
A Telegram post claims operators from the 1st Battalion of Unmanned Systems of Ukraine's 59th Separate Assault Brigade conducted drone attacks that killed enemy personnel, referencing video evidence. The post does not sp…
Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade drone pilots target Russian troops wearing anti-drone cloaks
A Telegram post claims pilots from the UAV unit of Ukraine's 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade are striking Russian troops, highlighting those wearing anti-drone cloaks as preferred targets. No specific time, place, or ca…
Ukrainian Mi-8/24 helicopters shoot down 14 Shahed-136 drones over Kherson region
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian Mi-8/24 helicopters used machine-gun fire to shoot down 14 Russian kamikaze drones identified as Shahed-136/"Herbera" over Kherson Oblast. The post says the drones fell and detonated in a…
Drones: Shahed-136
Ukraine’s 22nd Mechanized Brigade receives fiber-optic FPV drones with 30–40 km range
A Telegram post claims Ukraine’s 22nd Mechanized Brigade received fiber-optic FPV drones capable of striking targets at 30 and 40 km. The post thanks donors and promotes a new fundraising drive for another unit.
Ukrainian 46th Air Assault Brigade fundraiser for optical fiber cables for drone pilots
A Telegram post announces a fundraising campaign to buy 20 km and 40 km optical fiber cables for the 46th Air Assault Brigade's drone pilots to reduce losses at the front. No specific drone operation, strike, or incident…
Russian ballistic missile strike reportedly destroyed Terminal Autonomy drone factory in Kyiv
A Telegram post citing The Guardian claims a Russian ballistic missile strike destroyed the Terminal Autonomy deep-strike drone factory in Kyiv on a Friday. The post says no one was killed and mentions the AQ-400 Scythe …
Drones: AQ-400 Scythe