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.
Post claims drone strike hit Fujairah oil zone in the UAE amid regional tensions
A social-media post claims the UAE’s Fujairah oil zone was hit by a drone strike, alongside separate claims about intercepted Iranian missiles and an IRGC ship seizure in the Strait of Hormuz. The post provides no corrob…
Ukrainian drone strike reported to kill five civilians in Crimea
A social-media post links to a report claiming a Ukrainian drone strike caused civilian deaths in Crimea during a night attack. The post alleges five civilians were killed, but details on the exact site and verification …
U.S. forces intercept one-way suicide drone targeting Harir Air Base in Erbil province, Iraq
A single one-way “suicide” drone targeting Harir Air Base in Erbil province, northern Iraq, was detected and neutralized by coalition aircraft. No injuries or damage were reported.
Baykar unveils long-range strike drones K2, Sivrisinek and Mizrak
A Defense Express-linked post reports Baykar unveiling another long-range strike drone, discussing potential overlap among the K2, Sivrisinek, and Mizrak designs. This is an industry/development announcement rather than …
Report: Ukrainian drones hit Russian FSB border guard HQ in northern Crimea overnight
A social-media report claims Ukrainian attack drones struck and severely damaged a Russian FSB border guard headquarters in northern Crimea overnight. No casualty figures were provided in the post.
IDF says Hezbollah launched explosive drones at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, injuring two
The IDF reported that Hezbollah launched explosive drones and rockets toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two explosive drones detonated near troops, moderately and lightly injuring two soldiers, and anoth…
IDF says explosive drone fell in Israel near Israel-Lebanon border; no injuries
The IDF reported that an explosive drone fell inside Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border. No injuries were reported, and the IDF said it was a violation of ceasefire understandings attributed to Hezbollah.
IDF says IAF struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah launched explosive drones
The IDF said the Israeli Air Force, guided by the 226th Brigade, struck multiple Hezbollah military-use structures in southern Lebanon, killing several militants. The statement also reported Hezbollah rocket, mortar, and…
IDF says it intercepted a drone smuggling four M-16-type weapons into Israel from the west
The IDF reported that surveillance detected a drone crossing into Israeli territory from the west to smuggle weapons. Soldiers intercepted the drone and seized four M-16-type weapons, which were transferred to security f…
Report: Pashinyan and Zelensky discussed Ukraine’s drone-use experience in Yerevan
A report claims Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan discussed with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan Ukraine’s experience using drones and potential continued cooperation. The same report says Armenia’s NSS speci…