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.
Russian drone strike hits civilian minibus in Kherson amid wider attacks across Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent reports that Russian attacks over the past day killed 6 and injured 111 across Ukraine, including a drone strike that hit a civilian minibus in Kherson. The post does not provide additional details o…
Ukraine adapts Sea Baby naval drones to launch FPV attack drones near Kinburn Spit
Defense News reports Ukraine has modified its Sea Baby uncrewed surface vessel to carry and launch 6–8 FPV attack drones, based on Russian accounts of activity near the Kinburn Spit. The article also references prior str…
Drones: Sea Baby
Video reportedly shows Ukrainian interceptor drone engaging a Shahed/Geran one-way attack drone
A Ukrainian unit posted an unverified night-vision video said to show an interceptor drone closing on and striking a Shahed/Geran one-way attack drone. The article also describes U.S. Army efforts to develop and field a …
Israeli drone strike near Gaza hospital and fuel station kills three, Wafa reports
A reported Israeli drone strike near a hospital and a fuel station in Gaza killed at least three Palestinians, according to the Wafa news agency. The incident occurred despite references to a ceasefire.
EUROGUARD semi-autonomous surface vessel prototype hull presented at Baltic Workboats shipyard in Estonia
The EDF-funded EUROGUARD program completed its Critical Design Review and presented a 45-meter semi-autonomous prototype hull at Baltic Workboats in Nasva, Estonia. The vessel is intended to support missions including un…
Drones: Shark
UK Defence Investment Plan outlines Royal Navy hybrid force with new uncrewed platform types
The UK Defence Investment Plan describes a Royal Navy 'hybrid' force structure integrating maritime uncrewed systems and outlines four new uncrewed platform types (Types 91–94). It also reiterates plans to test and deplo…
Post claims two Ukrainian drones struck a vehicle near Verkhnotoretske in late 2023, injuring local administrator
A Telegram post alleges that in late autumn 2023 two Ukrainian drones tracked and attacked a van (“bukhanka”) used by the head of the Verkhnotoretske administration. The post claims he survived but lost a leg.
Drone attacks reported across Belgorod Oblast, one killed and multiple wounded
A Russian regional operations штаб reported multiple UAV attacks across Belgorod Oblast, including an FPV-drone detonation and drone strikes on vehicles and settlements. One civilian was reported killed and several other…
Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian long-range drone launch sites and reports 602 UAVs shot down
A Russian MoD-linked report claims strikes on sites used to prepare and launch Ukrainian long-range drones and says air defenses shot down 602 UAVs over the past day. It also reports Black Sea Fleet forces destroyed two …
Drone strike reported on a gas station in Olshany, Kharkiv Oblast
A post reports the aftermath of a drone strike on a gas station in Olshany, Kharkiv Oblast. No casualty figures or specific damage details are provided beyond the claim of a strike.