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 UAV strikes hit tankers near Oman and Iran shot down a US MQ-9 over Bushehr
A Telegram post describes alleged UAV attacks on multiple tankers near Oman on 6–7 July and Iranian missile/UAV launches at US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. It also claims Iran shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper over Bushehr prov…
Drones: MQ-9 Reaper
Report describes heavy drone presence affecting fighting near Sloviansk direction
A Russian milblogger claims intense fighting west/east of the Siverskyi Donets–Donbas canal near settlements approaching Sloviansk, noting that large numbers of drones complicate movement and crossings. The post also all…
Rybar reports Russian forces using drones to strike suspected Ukrainian shelters on Dnipropetrovsk axis
A Russian milblogger claims fighting continues on the Dnipropetrovsk direction and says Russian assault units are striking suspected Ukrainian hiding places with drones. The post provides no specific date, exact strike l…
US Senate Armed Services Committee backs 2027 defense bill with new command structure elevating drones
A Russian milblog reports that the US Senate Armed Services Committee voted for the FY2027 defense budget bill and that a key structural change would create a separate command, reflecting an elevated role for drones in t…
Post claims FPV drone engagement involving Ukraine's 210th unit led to friendly-fire shooting
A Telegram post claims an FPV drone from the 210th unit engaged a Russian soldier, after which the soldier allegedly shot and killed a fellow soldier with automatic fire and continued moving. No location or date is provi…
Drone strike reported on a gas station in Shevchenkivskyi District, Kharkiv
A Telegram post claims Russian forces struck a gas station with a UAV in Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi District, citing Mayor Ihor Terekhov. No casualty or damage details beyond the target type are provided.
Zelenskyy and Sweden's PM discuss 'Drone Deal' and air defense support for Ukraine
A post reports that President Zelenskyy met Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and discussed strengthening Ukraine's combat aviation, pilot training, and preparation of a 'Drone Deal,' along with air defense needs. N…
Drone hits gas station in Shevchenkivskyi District of Kharkiv, causing fire
A drone reportedly struck a gas station in Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi District, after which a fire started at the site. The report is attributed to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Ukraine HUR-linked unit posts archival footage of heavy-drone bombing on Zaporizhzhia front
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) shared archival video from the “Siberian Battalion” showing bombing of Russian positions with munitions dropped from a heavy drone on the Zaporizhzhia front. The post says the footage…
Ukrainian drones strike 10 Russian ships in Sea of Azov and northern Black Sea, targeting Crimea supply lines
Naval News reports Ukrainian unmanned strike forces conducted a drone raid overnight July 6–7 against Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov and northern Black Sea. The raid allegedly hit 10 vessels, including eight oil tan…
Drones: FP-1