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.
Romania shoots down third Russian drone after airspace breaches, president calls incidents intolerable
Reuters reports Romania shot down a third Russian drone following repeated breaches of Romanian airspace. The president described the violations as intolerable.
Romania reports shooting down a third drone that intruded into its airspace
Romania said it shot down a third drone that violated its airspace amid spillover risks from the Russia-Ukraine war. The incident prompted Romania to summon the Russian envoy.
Houthis claim Saudi reconnaissance drone shot down in northwestern Yemen
Iran-backed Houthi forces said they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwestern Yemen. The claim was reported by Al Jazeera, with no casualty details provided.
Post claims Russian Geran-3 drone built with European components
A Telegram post alleges that an enemy "Geran-3" UAV is assembled using European-made components such as German bearings and Czech Bosch pumps. The post appears to present the drone as captured or examined, but provides n…
Drones: Geran-3 (jet-powered)
Romania says it shot down a second drone that breached its airspace
Romania reported shooting down a second drone after it breached Romanian airspace, according to Reuters. The report indicates an air-defense engagement against an unmanned aerial vehicle crossing the border.
Romanian fighter jet shoots down suspected Russian drone
Al Jazeera reports that a Romanian jet fighter shot down a suspected Russian drone, raising concerns about spillover from the war in Ukraine into neighbouring NATO states. Details on the drone type, exact location, and a…
Romania says it shot down a drone that breached its airspace
Romania's president said the country shot down a drone after it breached Romanian airspace, according to Reuters. No further details on damage or casualties are provided in the excerpt.
Russian channel claims capture of Blahodatne in Zaporizhzhia and destruction of 32 Baba Yaga hexacopters
A Russian Telegram post claims Russian forces captured the settlement of Blahodatne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and destroyed various Ukrainian equipment, including 32 'Baba Yaga' type hexacopter drones. The post also mention…
IDF says Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV near the Israel–Syria border
The IDF reported that the Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV identified in the area of the Israel–Syria border. The origin of the launch was said to be under review, and no sirens were sounded per protocol.
Man detained in Donetsk for filming and posting footage of strikes, cited as aiding enemy battle damage assessment
A resident in Donetsk was reportedly detained for repeatedly filming incoming strikes and posting the footage publicly, which the post claims provided the adversary with battle damage assessment and intelligence. The tex…