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 FP-2 kamikaze drones reportedly strike Russian tanker ARMADA LEADER near Sochi
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian FP-2 kamikaze drones struck the Russian tanker ARMADA LEADER in the Black Sea near Sochi. The post says Russian Aerospace Forces helicopters attempted to shoot down the drones but they re…
Ukrainian FPV drone crews report routine aerial surveillance and precision strikes
A Ukrainian unit posted that its pilots continue aerial control operations involving detection, tracking, and precision strikes. The post references video results from FPV crews of the "SKELIA" unit but provides no speci…
Drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kovel community, Volyn; 5 injured
Local authorities reported several hits on a critical infrastructure facility in the Kovel community, Volyn region, injuring five people. Debris from downed drones also damaged outbuildings and a private house in Zarichc…
Ukraine General Staff reports extensive use of kamikaze drones and UAV losses in daily fighting update
A Ukrainian General Staff situation report says Russian forces used 6,477 kamikaze drones and that 289 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed over the day. The report also notes destruction of one enemy UAV c…
Ukraine reports 410 attack UAVs launched against it on Sept. 12; 336 downed or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that between 06:30 and 18:00 on Sept. 12, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 410 strike UAVs, including 37 jet-powered. Air defenses reportedly shot down or suppressed 336 UAVs, with 21 impa…
Ukraine claims Sargan 3000 USV sank a Russian unmanned surface vessel in the Black Sea
Ukraine's Navy claims its Sargan 3000 unmanned surface vessel destroyed a Russian USV with machine-gun fire in an engagement somewhere in the Black Sea. The Navy provided video but did not disclose the exact time or loca…
Russian drones target Volyn and Rivne oblasts in mass attack in western Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent reports a rare mass Russian drone attack targeting Ukraine's western regions of Volyn and Rivne. The post does not provide details on casualties or damage in the provided text.
Ukrainian naval drone destroys Russian unmanned boat in the Black Sea, Ukraine's Navy says
Ukraine's Navy said a Ukrainian naval drone destroyed a Russian unmanned boat in the Black Sea, describing it as a first-ever battle between unmanned systems. No casualty or damage details were provided in the snippet.
Iraq investigates drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia linked to Maysan province
Iraq announced an investigation after drone strikes targeted Saudi Arabia, dismissing a commander and probing the operations command in Maysan province bordering Iran. Authorities also shut three border crossings to Iran…
First naval battle between unmanned surface vessels reported in the Black Sea
Al Jazeera reports that the first naval battle between two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) took place in the Black Sea. No further details on participants, damage, or casualties are provided in the excerpt.