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.
Fundraising post seeks Mavic 3T thermal drone for UAV unit operating on Kramatorsk direction
A Telegram post appeals for donations to purchase a DJI Mavic 3T with a thermal imager for a UAV unit operating on the Kramatorsk direction. It describes the drone’s intended use for night operations, reconnaissance, and…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3 (combat-modified)
NATO plans to boost surveillance in Black Sea after drone incidents near Romania and Bulgaria
A Russian milblog claims NATO said on 20 October it would increase military presence and surveillance in the Black Sea region after a series of UAV and maritime drone incidents near Romania and Bulgaria. The post also al…
Report claims Syrian drone operators deployed to camps in Yemen and Saudi Arabia to train UAV units
A Telegram post citing Lebanese outlet Al Akhbar claims dozens of Syrian drone operators arrived at camps in Asir, Hadramaut, and Al-Dhale to train Yemenis and form UAV units. The post frames this as part of alleged prep…
Ukrainian soldier reportedly evacuated from a position by drone in a first-of-its-kind operation
A Telegram post claims a soldier from Ukraine's 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade was evacuated by air from a combat position using a drone, described as a world first. The post links to a YouTube interview for details bu…
Ukraine General Staff reports extensive Russian drone use and UAV losses over past day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that over the previous day Russian forces used 9,757 kamikaze drones and that 1,820 enemy UAVs were neutralized. The update also notes strikes on two UAV control points and lists multiple…
Jet-powered UAVs reported over Odesa region heading toward Vinnytsia region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported jet-powered UAVs in Odesa Oblast flying on a course toward Vinnytsia Oblast. No impacts, damage, or casualties were described.
Jet-powered UAVs reported maneuvering near Synelnykove and Solone in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast near Synelnykove and Solone, with their course constantly changing. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Jet-powered UAVs reported over Chernihiv region heading toward Kyiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force-affiliated Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in the north and central parts of Chernihiv region, moving toward Kyiv region. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV moving from southern Vinnytsia toward Khmelnytskyi
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a jet-powered UAV flying from southern Vinnytsia region toward Khmelnytskyi region on a westward course. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports jet-powered UAV moving from northern Odesa region toward Vinnytsia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a jet-powered UAV flying from the north of Odesa Oblast toward Vinnytsia Oblast on a northwesterly course. No impact, interception, or damage is described.