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.
Video shows Russian one-way attack drone maneuvering near Odesa
A social media post shares video purportedly showing a Russian one-way attack (OWA) drone maneuvering near Odesa, Ukraine. No strike impact or casualties are described in the post.
Ukrainian FPV interceptor drones hit Russian Shahed-136 drones over Rivne
A post claims video shows Ukrainian FPV interceptor drones colliding with Russian Shahed-136 attack drones over Rivne. The incident is described as occurring yesterday relative to the post time.
Drones: Shahed-136 · Geran-2 (Russian Shahed-136 production)
Ukrainian MiG-29 shoots down Russian Shahed attack drone with R-73 missile
A social-media post claims cockpit footage shows a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 downing a Russian Shahed attack drone using an R-73 air-to-air missile. The post does not specify where the interception occurred.
IDF says Hezbollah explosive drone fell inside Israel near Israel-Lebanon border, injuring civilians
The IDF reported that an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell within Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border. Several Israeli civilians were injured and evacuated to a hospital for treatment.
Testimony alleges refurbished DJI Mavic drones supplied to Russia’s 87th Regiment as new
A Telegram post describes a court case over publication of a video and includes witness testimony from two servicemembers who operated DJI Mavic drones in Russia’s 87th Regiment. The witnesses allege that by May 2024 onl…
Russian forces reported using UAV reconnaissance to monitor Mezhova area on Novopavlivka front sector
A Telegram post claims Russian UAV reconnaissance maintains dense control over the Mezhova area, continuously monitoring logistics and Ukrainian unit activity, including drone operator positions. It describes this as par…
Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of over 30 UAV control points in past day
A Russian Telegram post about the 'Vostok' force grouping reports ongoing offensive actions and claims that, over the past 24 hours, more than 30 UAV (drone) control points were destroyed along with other equipment. No s…
Post discusses declining effectiveness of EW methods against enemy drones
A Telegram post argues that drones are rapidly evolving and that electronic warfare methods effective in 2023–2024 are quickly becoming outdated. It is a general discussion about counter-UAV tactics rather than a specifi…
Vologda Oblast says it sent 35 UAVs to support Russia's war effort
A Telegram post claims Vologda Oblast sent a batch of 35 drones worth over 1.8 million rubles for use in the "SVO". It also states the region previously provided drone landing-mode activators and 200 quadcopters as part …
Post claims Ukrainian unit uses Chinese FN-16 MANPADS to shoot down Russian drones
A Russian milblog post claims Chinese FN-16 MANPADS have been observed with mobile groups of Ukraine's 160th Mechanized Brigade and are being used against Russian drones. The post speculates the systems may have arrived …