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.
Baykar says Sivrisinek strike-recon UAV production will be established in Turkey and Azerbaijan
A Russian milblog post cites Baykar as confirming that production of the Sivrisinek strike-reconnaissance UAV will be set up not only in Turkey but also at facilities in Azerbaijan. The post describes two variants (UM an…
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NATO Sword 26/Saber Strike 26 exercises reported across Poland, Lithuania and Finland with increased focus on drones
A Russian milblog post describes NATO’s Sword 26 exercise framework and the ongoing Saber Strike 26 activities across the eastern flank, including training in Poland near Orzysz, multinational battlegroups in Lithuania, …
Report claims Hezbollah drone strike targeted Israeli soldiers near southern Lebanon
A social-media post claims Hezbollah carried out a drone strike against Israeli soldiers near southern Lebanon. No details on casualties, exact location, or drone type are provided in the post.
Iranian Army claims US spy drone destroyed in southwestern Iran
A social media post citing the Iranian Army claims a US spy drone was destroyed by Iran's integrated air defense systems in southwestern Iran. No drone model, exact location, or independent confirmation is provided in th…
Report: Ukrainian drones finished off Russian motorcycle column after MLRS strike
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian MLRS strike hit a Russian motorcycle column concentrated on a road segment, and that drones later finished off remaining personnel. No specific location or casualty figures are provided…
Ukrainian drone operators conduct combat work on the Vovchansk direction in Kharkiv Oblast
A post claims Ukrainian drone operators from the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade’s 1st battalion are conducting combat drone operations against Russian forces on the Vovchansk direction in Kharkiv Oblast. It say…
Ukrainian General Staff reports enemy used 5,002 kamikaze drones since start of day
A Ukrainian General Staff update claims that since the start of the current day there were 144 combat engagements and the enemy used 5,002 kamikaze drones and carried out 1,541 shelling attacks. The post does not specify…
Latvia reports two Ukrainian drones entered its airspace during attacks on Russia
A Telegram post claims Latvia’s defense minister resigned after incidents in which two Ukrainian drones penetrated Latvian airspace while attacking targets in Russia. The post provides no specific locations, dates, or da…
Ukrainian infantryman describes year-long defense in Chasiv Yar including coordinating drone strikes
A video diary/interview describes a Ukrainian soldier from the 24th Brigade defending a frontline position in Chasiv Yar for 346 days, including coordinating Ukrainian drone strikes and enduring constant drone and artill…
Report claims Shahed drone shot down by M134 Minigun mounted on An-28 aircraft
A Telegram post claims a Shahed-type drone was shot down using an M134 Minigun mounted on an An-28 aircraft. No date, location, or casualty details are provided in the post text.