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.
Suspected Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel found in sea cave off Lefkada, Greece
Greek fishermen found an unmanned surface vessel in a sea cave near Cape Doukato, Lefkada, and towed it to Vassiliki where it was taken by the Hellenic Coast Guard. Greek authorities and military personnel are investigat…
US says it destroyed Iranian drones and cruise missiles during Strait of Hormuz clashes
The article reports that on Monday U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats as well as cruise missiles and drones launched by Iran’s IRGC against ships under U.S. escort in the Strait of Hormuz. It also describes ad…
Drones: Elbit Hermes 900 Kochav
Ukraine uses UGV and overhead reconnaissance drone to evacuate civilians near Lyman
Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps said it used an unmanned ground vehicle, with a reconnaissance drone overhead, to rescue a 77-year-old civilian and escort other civilians from the Lyman area on April 25. The article also descri…
Greece examines mystery naval drone found in the Ionian Sea
Greek authorities are examining a naval drone found in the Ionian Sea that reportedly contained explosives. Media reports suggest it could be Ukrainian or otherwise linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, but attribution is un…
Russia expanding anti-drone forces and boosting drone production amid increased Ukrainian strikes, Syrskyi says
Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia is urgently expanding anti-drone forces and increasing drone production in response to a surge in Ukrainian drone strikes. The report describes force-structure and pr…
Dozens of Ukrainian drones reportedly target Moscow ahead of Victory Day parade
Reports say dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day parade. The post does not provide details on impacts or casualties.
Russia uses drones to drop propaganda leaflets in Ukraine border areas ahead of Victory Day
The report says Russia distributed propaganda leaflets using drones in Ukraine's border areas ahead of Victory Day. The incident is described as an information/psychological operation rather than a kinetic strike.
Azov Corps releases footage claiming drone strikes on Russian logistics in Mariupol
The Kyiv Independent reports that Azov Corps published new footage it says shows drones striking Russian logistics targets in Mariupol, accompanied by the message 'More to come.' Details on timing, damage, and casualties…
Data shows Russian drones increasingly target smaller Ukrainian power stations
Reuters reports that Russian drone attacks have increasingly swarmed smaller Ukrainian power stations, based on data analysis. The reporting indicates a shift in targeting toward distributed energy infrastructure.
Ukraine considers sending security experts to Baltic states after drone incidents
Reuters reports Ukraine is weighing sending security experts to Baltic states in response to recent drone incidents. The move would be a security-support deployment rather than a reported strike.