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.
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed chief engineer at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia said a Ukrainian drone attack killed the chief engineer at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The report is attributed to Reuters.
EU and Ukraine agree on drone production deal and joint ventures
Reuters reports the EU and Ukraine sealed a deal aimed at boosting drone production and establishing joint ventures. The item describes an industrial/defense cooperation initiative rather than a specific drone strike or …
Blackout reported in Kerch, Crimea after Ukrainian drone attack
The Kyiv Independent reports a total blackout in Kerch in occupied Crimea following a Ukrainian drone attack. The incident is described as causing a power outage, with no further details provided in the supplied text.
Russia launches missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, causing large fire
Al Jazeera reports that Russia carried out air strikes on Ukraine using missiles and drones. Footage shows firefighters battling a massive fire after the attacks.
Report: Ukraine allowed to use loan funds to buy Chinese-made UAV components
A Telegram post citing The Financial Times claims Ukraine asked the European Commission to allow part of €5.9bn in loan funds to be spent on certain components for Chinese-produced UAVs. The post describes procurement/fi…
Drone attacks in Luhansk region reportedly hit food truck and other vehicles, killing one
A UAV reportedly struck a food truck in the Luhansk region (LNR), killing the driver, according to Leonid Pasechnik. The post also claims munitions were dropped from drones on civilians, killing a motorcyclist and woundi…
Russian 'Vostok' group claims UAV units struck Ukrainian equipment near Volchya River and other areas
A Russian Telegram post claims UAV (drone) crews in the 'Vostok' group’s area of responsibility prevented Ukrainian forces from approaching the Volchya River and conducted strikes on equipment, alongside other reported a…
Fundraising post seeks purchase of Mavic 3 Pro quadcopter for Zaporizhzhia front unit
A Telegram post solicits donations to buy at least one DJI Mavic 3 Pro quadcopter for a unit operating on the Zaporizhzhia direction, citing the need for timely enemy detection. The post provides a target amount and paym…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3
Drone attacks reported on power supply facilities in Crimea, causing outages
Crimean energy company Krymenergo reported that UAV attacks hit electricity supply facilities. As a result, some settlements in the peninsula’s northwestern and eastern energy districts were fully without power while res…
Russian security services report foiling planned sabotage near Nyagan; post references FPV-drone attack disruption
A Russian milblog claims security services detained a man allegedly tasked by Ukrainian спецслужбы to prepare an explosion at an oil-industry facility near Nyagan in Tyumen Oblast, seizing explosives and detonating compo…