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.
New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation
Reuters reports New Zealand plans to purchase strike drones as part of a defence modernisation effort. The item concerns procurement rather than a specific combat strike or incident.
Ukrainian drones strike targets across Russia, including refineries and a Wildberries warehouse
Reuters reports Ukrainian drones struck multiple targets across Russia, including oil refineries and a Wildberries warehouse. The report indicates a coordinated cross-regional drone attack, but specific damage and casual…
Industrial sites in Russia reported on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks; Wildberries evacuates Ryazan warehouses
An Al Jazeera report says industrial sites in Russia were on fire following alleged Ukrainian drone attacks. Wildberries stated it evacuated warehouses in the Ryazan area.
Palermo prosecutor says Italian mafia seeks to buy combat drones and drone-dropped munitions on black market
Palermo chief prosecutor Maurizio de Lucia said Italian mafia groups are increasingly interested in modern weapons circulating illegally, including attempts to acquire combat drones and munitions intended for dropping fr…
Russian troops test Courier robotic complexes in Tajikistan highlands
A Russian unit of unmanned systems troops trained with the “Kurьер” robotic complexes in high-mountain conditions in Tajikistan. Training included driving on rough terrain, covert movement to firing positions, rapid depl…
Russian Western Group trains FPV drone operators using simulators and practical flights
A post describes training of FPV-drone operators in Russia's Western Group of Forces, including simulator sessions, practical flights, and maintenance/assembly instruction. It is presented as preparation for combat tasks…
ZALA Z-16 drones reported to provide strike assessment over Pervomaisky Island fortifications
A Telegram post claims Russian ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV crews provided battle-damage assessment/strike control for aviation and strike drones hitting Ukrainian positions and infrastructure on the artificial Pervomais…
Report describes FPV drone threat and vehicle modifications near Dobropillia direction
A WarGonzo report from the Dobropillia direction describes roads under constant enemy control and an ongoing FPV-drone threat. It says fighters are modifying vehicles to better respond to FPV attacks while moving.
European arms firms form drone-systems alliance and fund Drone Deal program; Ukraine trains Qatar on counter-drone tactics
A Rybar video digest claims European weapons companies are adopting Ukrainian UAV employment experience, forming an alliance on unmanned systems and allocating up to €16 billion to a “Drone Deal” program. It also says Uk…
Rybar reports Ukrainian small-group raids supported by UAV teams on Dnipropetrovsk direction
A Russian milblog claims Ukrainian forces increased small-group raid activity on the Dnipropetrovsk direction, with UAV teams providing reconnaissance, covering infantry movement, and attempting to disrupt Russian logist…