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.
Russian forces claim interception of Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter during flight
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from Russia's "Sever" grouping intercepted a Ukrainian heavy hexacopter of the "Baba Yaga" type in flight. The post says the drone was hit, lost control, and crashed before reaching i…
US military uses laser to down three cartel drones near US-Mexico border, Reuters reports
Reuters reports the US military used a laser system to bring down three drones linked to a Mexican cartel near the US-Mexico border. The incident involves counter-UAS action against cartel-operated drones.
Explosive drone found near An-124 cargo jet at Leipzig airport, report says
ABC News reported that an explosive drone was found near an An-124-100 Ruslan cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport in Germany earlier in the month. A U.S. intelligence source said the device bore hallmarks typical of Russia…
Explosive-laden drone found near aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, linked by US intel to Russia’s GRU
A drone carrying explosives was found on 4 August near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport and was later rendered safe by bomb technicians. ABC News, citing a US intelligence source, reported the device s…
Russian authorities reportedly detain another drone manufacturing firm director on major fraud charges
A Russian milblog post discusses reports of the detention of a drone manufacturing company director in a major fraud case. The post frames the arrests as part of a broader state campaign to purge profiteering and fraudul…
Slovak police thwart planned arson attack on drone factory, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Slovak police thwarted a planned arson attack targeting a drone factory. The incident concerns an attempted attack on drone-related industrial infrastructure in Slovakia.
Slovak police reportedly thwart arson plot targeting Ukrainian drone factory
Media reports say Slovak police prevented an arson attack aimed at a Ukrainian drone factory. The incident involves a plot targeting drone production rather than a drone strike itself.
Swedish military seeks seizure of Russian-owned estate near Muskö Naval Base citing drone threats
Sweden's armed forces requested the seizure of a Russian-owned plot of land near Muskö Naval Base, citing security threats including potential Russian drone activity. The report concerns a protective legal/administrative…
Russian forces report locating and disabling a hidden 'Baba Yaga' hexacopter
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from Russia's 'Sever' grouping found a 'Baba Yaga' type hexacopter hidden on the ground and disabled it before it could fly. The post says the drone was burned/destroyed and did not c…
FSB says eight arrested over attempted attack with 35 FPV drones on strategic site near Moscow
A Telegram post claims the FSB arrested eight people for an attempted attack using 35 FPV drones against a strategic enterprise in Moscow Oblast. It also says one alleged accomplice was killed after armed resistance duri…