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.
Rybar reports fighting near Kopani in Zaporizhzhia and notes complex drone situation
A Russian milblogger claims Russian forces captured Kopani in the eastern Zaporizhzhia direction and describes ongoing fighting and maneuvering. The post briefly notes a difficult situation with drones but provides no sp…
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered and strike UAVs heading toward Kyiv from the east
A Telegram post citing the Ukrainian Air Force reports additional jet-powered and strike UAVs approaching Kyiv from the east, and also mentions a missile. No impact or damage details are provided.
Ukraine General Staff reports 6,667 kamikaze drones used in attacks over the past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted strikes including missiles, air attacks with guided bombs, and the use of 6,667 kamikaze drones over the day. The update also notes UAV losses/suppression an…
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV heading toward Kyiv from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying toward Kyiv from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet and strike UAVs heading toward Kyiv from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported reactive (jet) and strike UAVs moving toward Kyiv from the east. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports strike UAVs heading from the east toward Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported strike UAVs approaching Zaporizhzhia from the east. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine adapts Sea Baby naval drones to launch FPV attack drones near Kinburn Spit
Defense News reports Ukraine has modified its Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel to carry and launch 6–8 FPV attack drones, based on Russian accounts of activity near the Kinburn Spit. The article also references prior str…
Drones: Sea Baby
EUROGUARD semi-autonomous surface vessel prototype hull presented at Baltic Workboats shipyard in Estonia
The EDF-funded EUROGUARD program completed its Critical Design Review and presented a 45-meter semi-autonomous prototype hull at Baltic Workboats in Nasva, Estonia. The vessel is intended to support missions including un…
Drones: Shark
Claim: Russia says it downed 63,933 Ukrainian UAVs over Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories in H1 2026
A Telegram post cites purported Russian propaganda calculations claiming at least 63,933 Ukrainian drones were shot down over regions of Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine during the first six months …
Ukrainian Air Force reports multiple UAVs over several regions of Ukraine
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs detected over northern Sumy region, southern Kharkiv region, Nikopol district (Dnipropetrovsk), and Pervomaisk district (Mykolaiv), with stated flight directions. It also …