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.
WarGonzo reports captured Ukrainian heavy drone “Baba Yaga” being refurbished by a Russian unit workshop
A WarGonzo post says a captured heavy Ukrainian UAV nicknamed “Baba Yaga” was recovered after being shot down and crashing, then brought to a workshop of the 16th separate battalion for repair and refurbishment. The post…
FPV air-defense operator reportedly intercepts balloon carrying heavy Ukrainian multicopter with Starlink
A Telegram post claims an FPV air-defense operator intercepted an enemy balloon carrying a heavy Ukrainian multicopter equipped with a Starlink terminal on the Zaporizhzhia direction. The post describes the concept as a …
IDF says it seized a UAV during counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria
The IDF reported that over the past week it conducted counterterrorism operations across Judea and Samaria, arresting more than 200 wanted individuals. It said forces confiscated weapons-related items, cash allegedly int…
Russian law enforcement detain EFKO-linked managers over alleged overpriced drone sales to MoD
A Telegram report claims EFKO-linked executives sold 1,000 Chinese-origin Vampire-type cargo drones to Russia's Ministry of Defense at heavily marked-up prices while documenting them as domestically produced. The post sa…
Report: EFKO shareholder Valery Kustov detained in alleged fraud involving UAV purchases from China
Telegram channel Mash reported the detention of billionaire and EFKO Group main shareholder Valery Kustov and several others on suspicion of large-scale fraud. The report alleges they secretly bought UAVs in China and pr…
Italian prosecutor warns mafia seeking combat drones; authorities find weapons shipment and drone-drop devices
A Palermo prosecutor said Italian mafia groups are increasingly interested in acquiring modern weapons, including combat drones and drone-drop devices allegedly circulating on the black market. Italian law enforcement re…
Ukrainian National Guard unit reports downing Russian ZALA Z-20 drone at 6,400 meters in southern Ukraine
A post claims Lasar’s Group of Ukraine’s National Guard forced down and destroyed a Russian ZALA Z-20 reconnaissance UAV in southern Ukraine in late July. The drone reportedly climbed to 6,400 meters to evade interceptio…
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…
IDF says Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV near the Jordan border
The IDF reported that the Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV in the area of the Jordan border. The UAV reportedly did not cross into Israeli territory, and the launch origin was under review.
Telegram post claims destruction of a Ukrainian kamikaze drone
A Telegram post shares footage it says shows the destruction of a Ukrainian kamikaze drone. No location, date of the incident, or drone model is provided in the text.