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.
Russian UAV unit claims destruction of Ukrainian drone control node and multiple drones
A Telegram post claims UAV crews of Russia's 88th Brigade (Southern Group of Forces) destroyed Ukrainian UAV control antennas, a UAV control point, three Vampire drones, three Matrice 4T drones, and enemy supplies. The p…
ZALA Lancet loitering munition reportedly strikes Ukrainian self-propelled artillery near Dnipropetrovsk
A Telegram post claims ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAVs identified targets near the border of Donetsk region and Dnipropetrovsk region, after which a Lancet loitering munition struck a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery sys…
US conducts daily ISR flights including drones near Iran amid Hormuz tensions
A Telegram digest claims US command is flying daily reconnaissance missions near Iran’s borders, including drones alongside RC-135, E-3, U-2S and P-8A aircraft. It says dozens of Iranian sites were surveilled over a 24-h…
Rybar claims Ukrainian forces used ceasefire pause to accumulate drones
A Rybar video digest claims that fighting in Ukraine did not fully stop during a ceasefire and that Ukrainian forces used the pause to move forces and stockpile drones. No specific drone models, strike incidents, or dama…
Report claims increased US drone and reconnaissance aircraft flights near Cuba since Feb. 4, 2026
A Russian milblog post citing CNN claims US Navy and Air Force increased reconnaissance flights near Cuba starting Feb. 4, including UAV sorties. It alleges MQ-4C flights were most frequent, with additional MQ-9A activit…
Ukrainian fundraiser supports UAV unit of 42nd Mechanized Brigade with equipment
A Telegram post thanks supporters of a fundraiser for the UAV unit of Ukraine's 42nd Mechanized Brigade to buy charging stations, generators, tablets and other equipment for combat tasks. It also announces a raffle winne…
Ukrainian 63rd Brigade drone pilots report killing Russian troops with drones
A Telegram post claims pilots from Ukraine's 63rd Brigade (3rd Army Corps) used drones to target and kill Russian soldiers. No specific time, place, or drone model is provided in the post.
Ukraine bill No. 15112 criticized as risking higher costs and delays for FPV drone components imports
A Telegram post warns that Ukraine draft law No. 15112, recommended by a parliamentary tax committee, could add taxation and slow customs processing for small parcels used to source FPV drone components and other gear. T…
92nd Separate Assault Brigade reports downing seven Shahed drones in three hours
A Ukrainian unit from the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade claims its UAV interceptor battery destroyed seven Russian Shahed drones in one night, within about three hours. No location, date, or damage details were provided …
Ukraine discusses a “Drone Deal” agreement with Germany, Zelenskyy says
A Telegram post claims President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is discussing a “Drone Deal” agreement with Germany. No operational drone strike or incident details are provided.