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.
Report claims Ukrainian soldiers fled from Russian drones in Kostiantynivka area
A Telegram post claims Russian forces used drones to pursue retreating Ukrainian soldiers, who then hid in a basement where assault troops allegedly killed one and captured another. The account is presented as footage fr…
Rybar video recap claims Ukraine expanding use of “biodrones” and conventional strike means
A Rybar daily video recap claims the FSB thwarted a Ukrainian special services operation targeting senior military personnel and an airfield, and warns of an ongoing threat including “biodrones” and other strike means. T…
Rybar digest cites continued strikes on Ukrainian gas stations and an FSB-foiled UAV terror plot
A Rybar Telegram digest for 10 July claims a continuing campaign of strikes on Ukrainian gas stations, saying the number of hits in a week nearly exceeded all of June. It also references an FSB statement about preventing…
Report describes intensive drone warfare and FPV strikes around Dobropillia direction
A Russian milblogger reports heavy fighting near Dobropillia with extensive use of UAVs by both sides, including FPV attacks, drone drops, and ambush/loitering drones along routes. The post describes “drone duels” target…
Report cites heavy drone presence affecting ground fighting near Kostiantynivka and Chasiv Yar
A Russian milblogger report on fighting around Kostiantynivka describes persistent enemy drone surveillance and the presence of UAV operators, calling for suppression of drones and increased electronic warfare. No specif…
Ukrainian unit shows drone operation targeting Russian Mavic quadcopters
A Telegram post shares footage described as an aerial "fishing" operation using a drone to catch/disable Russian Mavic drones. The video is attributed to the strike UAV company of the 2nd Mountain Assault Battalion, 128t…
Ukrainian unit reports drone and loitering munition strike on 203mm 2S7 Pion SPG in Russia
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian reconnaissance from unit “Kursk” located a 203mm 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun on Russian territory and struck it using multiple means. The post mentions drones with drop munitions, German …
Zelenskyy orders creation of new long-range command and Rapid Response Joint Forces including UAV component
Ukraine's president said he signed decrees creating a special long-range command within the Armed Forces and establishing Rapid Response Joint Forces. The new rapid response formation is described as combining assault tr…
Reuters: Russian gasoline output drops after Ukrainian strikes
A Reuters-linked post claims Russia’s gasoline production covers only about 65% of domestic demand due to Ukrainian attacks on refining infrastructure. It cites sources saying output fell by 40–45 thousand tons per day a…
Germany contracts MBDA-Rheinmetall naval high-energy laser system aimed at countering drones by 2029
Germany's BAAINBw signed a contract with MBDA Deutschland and Rheinmetall to develop a naval high-energy laser weapon system intended to improve protection of German Navy vessels, including against drones. The system is …