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.
Alert urges Kyiv residents to shelter during ongoing combined attack
A Telegram post warns residents in Kyiv to stay in shelters due to an ongoing combined attack. The post does not specify whether drones are involved or provide damage or casualty details.
Combined missile and UAV attack reported on Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast; air defenses active
A Telegram post reports a combined attack using missiles and UAVs targeting Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, with air defenses operating and residents urged to stay in shelters. No damage or casualties were reported in the post.
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.
Report cites June 2024 Ukrainian drone strike on Akhtubinsk airfield damaging a Su-57
The article discusses imagery of a Su-57 possibly configured for counter-drone missions and references a prior Ukrainian drone attack on Akhtubinsk airfield. It says the June 2024 strike reportedly severely damaged or de…
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Pentagon memo creates autonomy czar to oversee most drone and unmanned vehicle efforts
An internal memo reported by Breaking Defense says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created an “autonomy czar” role to manage most unmanned efforts across ground, small air, and sea vehicles. The position reportedly report…
Russian drones attack Kyiv, setting a central district hotel on fire, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Russian drones attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, causing a hotel in the central district to catch fire. Details on casualties and the extent of damage were not provided in the snippet.
Ukraine says its drones are striking Crimea, causing repeated crises for Russia
A report cites Ukrainian official Ivan Fedorov saying Ukrainian drones are "hammering" Crimea and that Russia is facing repeated crises there. The item indicates ongoing drone strikes but provides no specific incident de…