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.
UK-led Drone Coalition says it delivered 215,000 drones to Ukraine over two years
A UK parliamentary defense official said the UK-led “Drone Coalition” has transferred 215,000 drones of various types to Ukraine, including FPV strike drones, interceptors, and reconnaissance UAVs. The post describes the…
Rybar digest claims increased Ukrainian drone raids and discusses 'Flamingo' UAVs
A Rybar Telegram digest for 31 May discusses Ukrainian 'Flamingo' drones, alleging they are not fully Ukrainian-made and warning their numbers and UAV raid frequency may increase in coming months. The post is analytical …
Post recounts Bayraktar drone attacks during fighting for Snake Island in 2022
A Rybar comic-style post recounts the battle for Snake Island, claiming Turkish-made Bayraktar drones filled the sky and that boats bringing reinforcements were destroyed. It describes wounded commanders and an eventual …
US Marines test MADIS counter-drone system on the Philippines as US adapts air defense approach
A Russian milblog post says the US is adapting its counter-UAV approach and cites US Marines testing the MADIS (Marine Air Defense Integrated System) on JLTV vehicles in the Philippines. The post discusses cost-effective…
Rybar claims intensified Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia in May, including mass raid on Moscow region
A Russian milblogger post claims Ukrainian forces conducted high-intensity UAV attacks across Russia in May, with air defenses intercepting over 7,300 drones since May 5. It alleges targets included fuel-energy infrastru…
Report discusses planned deployment of Phantom 2 humanoid robotic systems to Ukraine
A Russian milblog post claims Foundation Future Industries plans to send Phantom 2 humanoid robotic systems to Ukraine for testing, after reportedly sending two first-generation systems earlier for logistics tasks. The p…
Ukrainian drones reportedly engage Russian troops entering a kill zone
A Telegram post claims Russian troops are repeatedly advancing into a kill zone where they are met by a swarm of Ukrainian drones. No specific time, place, or casualty figures are provided in the post.
Ukrainian 110th Mechanized Brigade video shows FPV drone strike on Russian soldier
A Telegram post claims footage from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade's unmanned systems battalion shows an FPV drone striking and killing an occupying Russian soldier. The post provides a source link to the unit's T…
Ukrainian Hornet drones reportedly strike Russian logistics targets in occupied Luhansk and Izvaryne checkpoint
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian "Hornet" drones reached occupied Luhansk and the Izvaryne border checkpoint area, striking Russian logistics vehicles and warehouses. The post cites footage from the 3rd Assault Brigade’s…
Drone reportedly hits nine-story residential building in Odesa, causing fire
A Telegram channel citing local authorities reported that a drone struck a nine-story building in Odesa, starting a fire on the first and second floors. Information on casualties was still being уточнюється (clarified).