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 defense minister discusses expanding air defense measures against increased UAV activity
Russia's defense minister Andrey Belousov said UAV activity has increased and described efforts to strengthen air defenses, including mobile fire groups and specialized FPV interceptor drones. The post frames this as a r…
Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of 38 UAVs and 33 drone control points over past day
A Telegram post about the 'Vostok' force grouping reports ongoing combat operations and claims that over the past day its forces destroyed 38 UAVs and 33 UAV control points with antennas, along with other equipment. The …
Russian air-defense unit claims to have shot down multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya highway
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of the 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya highway. The post lists several drone types allegedly downed, including Hornet, B…
Drones: UJ-26 Bober (Beaver) · FP-1
DJI Mavic 3E quadcopter delivered to a Russian UAV unit via fundraising
A post reports that a DJI Mavic 3E quadcopter was handed over to a UAV unit. It says the drone was purchased through a joint fundraiser by the 'Vremya Vybralo Nas' foundation and the Colonelcassad Telegram channel to sup…
Telegram post claims Geran-5 drone strike hit targets in Kharkiv
A Telegram post reports a strike by a "Geran-5" UAV on unspecified targets in Kharkiv. No casualty or damage details are provided in the text.
Report alleges Iranian missile and drone attacks damaged US Fifth Fleet base in Manama, Bahrain
A Telegram post citing a WSJ investigation claims Iran conducted repeated missile and drone attacks on the US Navy Fifth Fleet facility in Manama from February to June, causing significant infrastructure damage and parti…
Report claims Turkey supplies Bayraktar UAVs to Kosovo amid broader defense cooperation
A Telegram post discusses Turkey’s growing influence in the Balkans and claims Turkey supplies Bayraktar UAVs to Kosovo as part of wider defense assistance. It frames this alongside Turkish defense cooperation with Alban…
Drone attacks reported across southern Russia and Ukraine; bus hit in Bryansk region, woman wounded
A Russian milblog roundup claims overnight UAV attacks affected Crimea/Sevastopol and caused power disruptions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, while Russia conducted drone strikes on several Ukrainian cities. It als…
Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade drone pilots strike Russian troops in Serebriansky forest
A Telegram post claims Russian troops moving toward Lyman were engaged by drone pilots from Ukraine's 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The incident is described as occurring in the Serebriansky forest area.
Ukrainian brigades report drone strike on Russian soldiers near Novoselivka and Huliaipilske, Zaporizhzhia
A Telegram post claims Russian troops filmed themselves with a flag near the villages of Novoselivka and Huliaipilske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, then were struck by Ukrainian drones from the 92nd Assault Brigade and 61st Me…