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.
US Air Force F-22 conducts in-flight control demonstration of YFQ-44A Fury collaborative combat aircraft
The US Air Force reported that an F-22 pilot conducted airborne tactical command and in-flight control of an unmanned YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft earlier in October 2026. The semi-autonomous aircraft execu…
NATO to send additional patrol planes to the Black Sea after deadly drone attacks
NATO announced it will deploy additional patrol aircraft to the Black Sea region following a series of deadly drone attacks. The report frames the move as a response to heightened security concerns in the area.
Report claims reduced Ukrainian drone attacks on R-280 highway linking Rostov-on-Don to Crimea via Mariupol
A Telegram post claims there has been a sharp decrease in Ukrainian drone attacks along the R-280 “Novorossiya” highway, with only one vehicle reportedly hit in the last two days. It speculates the reduction may be linke…
Post discusses recent UAV strikes on a significant facility and online attempts to downplay damage
A Telegram post claims that after recent UAV raids on a significant facility, photos were circulated online portraying protective netting as having prevented damage. The author alleges other images showed the same site w…
Russian strike UAV operator from Saint Petersburg deployed to the SVO zone, claims use of BM35/70 drones
A Telegram post profiles a contract serviceman with the callsign “Kashtan” who traveled from Saint Petersburg to the SVO zone as a strike UAV operator. The post claims he uses BM35/70 drones to destroy enemy strongpoints…
FPV drones reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian DITA self-propelled gun in Novopavlivka
A Telegram post claims that on 18 October 2026 an FPV-drone team from the Rubikon Center detected a Ukrainian DITA self-propelled artillery system in Novopavlivka and destroyed it. No casualties were reported.
Russian-linked channel claims air-defense unit destroyed Ukrainian UAVs over Novorossiya highway route #92
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of the 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the "Novorossiya" highway route #92. The post lists alleged drone names/aliases associated with t…
Russian unit claims to have shot down a UAV supply drone near Orikhiv
A Telegram post claims a "Baba-Yaga" supply drone headed toward Orikhiv was shot down by a drone operator from the 71st Guards Regiment. The post says the 42nd Guards Division is interdicting Ukrainian resupply deliverie…
Report alleges Mexican cartel members trained in Ukraine to assemble and use drones
A Telegram post citing Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims US law enforcement found evidence that Mexican cartel members were sent to Ukraine for training in assembling and operating drones in combat conditions.…
Russian milblog discusses business-military cooperation after UAV raid on Leningrad Oblast
A Russian milblog post references a recent UAV raid on Leningrad Oblast and argues for a business–military partnership to improve rear-area air defense. It proposes layered defenses including small-arms teams, FPV interc…
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