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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Mena and Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving in Chernihiv region toward Mena and another UAV on course to Zaporizhzhia. No impacts or damage were reported in the post.
Ukraine General Staff reports 4,901 kamikaze drones used and 150 UAVs destroyed/suppressed on May 11
A Ukrainian General Staff situation report states Russian forces used 4,901 kamikaze drones and conducted 1,926 shelling incidents during the day. It also reports 150 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed on…
Russian Project 21980 patrol boat seen with anti-drone “cope cage” in the Black Sea
Photos published by a Ukrainian defense adviser show a Russian Navy Project 21980 Grachonok-class patrol boat operating in the Black Sea with an overhead anti-drone screen (“cope cage”). The modification is presented as …
DoD selects five US bases for counter-drone directed-energy pilot program
A U.S. Army-led joint task force selected five military installations to participate in an upcoming counter-small UAS pilot program featuring directed-energy capabilities. The program will involve testing and operational…
Police used a drone and boats to check migrants in Kronstadt
A police operation in Kronstadt reportedly used a drone and boats to check migrants. Authorities said they found 25 alleged migration-law violators and four people not registered for military service.
Russian UAV unit requests equipment support for frontline missions
A post claims servicemen from a Russian Armed Forces UAV unit (South group) requested donations to obtain a 3D printer, FPV goggles, and a radio controller for operational tasks on the frontline. The message provides ban…
Russian 'Vostok' group reports heavy Ukrainian strike-drone use and UAV control points hit on Zaporizhzhia axis
A Russian-affiliated Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces conducted 1,064 strike-UAV uses and 110 artillery/mortar attacks over the past day on the Zaporizhzhia direction. It also claims Russian UAV units destroyed infi…
Ukrainian interceptor drone with recoilless shotgun shown hunting Russian FPV drones
A Ukrainian UAV interceptor unit published footage of a drone equipped with a recoilless shotgun engaging Russian FPV drones. The post claims the system can destroy multiple FPV drones in a single sortie.
Ukrainian infantryman describes year-long defense in Chasiv Yar with drone-guided strikes
A Ukrainian soldier from the 24th Brigade recounts 346 days holding a forward position in Chasiv Yar, including coordinating Ukrainian drone strikes and enduring constant drone and artillery attacks. The post notes enemy…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kharkiv from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs moving toward Kharkiv from the north. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.