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.
Telegram post claims Ukrainian soldiers disguised as civilians tried to shoot down a drone
A Telegram post alleges that Ukrainian soldiers, disguised as civilians, attempted to shoot down the poster's drone with small arms fire. No location, date of the incident, or independent verification is provided in the …
Ship previously hit by Russian drones reportedly sank near Odesa; 10 crew deaths claimed
A Telegram post claims a vessel previously struck by Russian drones later sank in the Odesa area. The post alleges a total of 10 crew members were killed, attributing the claim to the opposing side.
WarGonzo claims FPV drones hit Ukrainian fortifications near Orikhiv
A WarGonzo post says an FPV drone team from the 291st regiment operated near Orikhiv, flying into dugouts/blindages and destroying fortification positions despite EW interference. The post links to a video montage but pr…
Report claims Ukrainian UAV strike in Horlivka killed four civilians on 26 July 2026
A Russian milblog digest claims Ukrainian forces launched over 150 UAVs toward Russia, focusing on infrastructure in Crimea. It also alleges a UAV strike in Horlivka (DNR) killed four civilians and that a drone attacked …
Rybar claims Taiwan deepens cooperation with Ukrainian drone companies
A Rybar video roundup states that Taiwan’s leadership is developing close ties with Ukrainian companies in the drone sector, with components going to Kyiv and Taiwanese technologies being tested in combat. No specific dr…
Ukrainian drone unit claims strike killed a Russian soldier, video posted
A Telegram post claims operators from the Ptashka DoDo strike UAV unit of Ukraine's 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade killed a Russian soldier with a drone strike. The post links to video footage but does not specify the…
Ukrainian MiG-29 reportedly shoots down Russian jet-powered Shahed drone with R-73 missile
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter pilots intercepted and destroyed a Russian jet-powered "Shahed" drone using an R-73 air-to-air missile. The post references video footage showing the missile hitting the ta…
Telegram post claims Russian occupier killed by a Hornet drone strike about 20 minutes earlier
A Telegram post states that a person described as a Russian occupier was hit and killed by a “Hornet” about 20 minutes prior to posting. No location or additional corroborating details are provided.
Video shows Ukrainian strike drone hitting Russian motorcyclist after failed small-arms attempt to shoot it down
A Telegram post shares a video purportedly showing a Ukrainian strike UAV attacking a Russian soldier riding a motorcycle. The post claims another Russian soldier tried to shoot down the drone with small arms but failed …
Ukraine General Staff reports Russian use of 4,964 kamikaze drones over the day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 4,964 kamikaze drones and conducted extensive strikes and shelling during the day. The update also states that 224 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppres…