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-linked channel claims air-defense unit destroyed Ukrainian UAVs over Novorossiya highway route #92
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of the 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the "Novorossiya" highway route #92. The post lists alleged drone names/aliases associated with t…
Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Romanian territorial waters, Reuters reports
Reuters reports that Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over Romania's territorial waters. No casualty or damage details were provided in the snippet.
Drug smuggling across the Jordan–Israel border reportedly increases using drones and balloons
An Al Jazeera report describes a surge in drug smuggling from Israel into Jordan using drones and balloons. The article also cites accusations of collusion involving border guards, indicating an ongoing cross-border UAV-…
Romania reportedly shot down two UAVs that entered its airspace
A Telegram post claims Romania shot down two UAVs after they violated Romanian airspace. No drone models, exact locations, or casualty details are provided in the post.
FSB detains Swedish citizen in Pskov Oblast, alleges UAV unit service and planned attacks
Russian security services reported detaining a Swedish citizen in Pskov Oblast for allegedly illegally crossing the Russian border. The FSB claims he previously served in a Ukrainian unit as a UAV squad commander and int…
Russian security forces report foiling planned drone attack on Baltimor airbase in Voronezh
A Telegram post claims Russian security forces detained a Russian citizen allegedly recruited by Ukraine's SBU who was preparing a drone attack on the Baltimor military airfield in Voronezh. The report says she retrieved…
Post claims FPV drone shipments and fiber-optic spools were intercepted in Sinaloa, Mexico
A Telegram post alleges that shipments of FPV drones and fiber-optic spools were intercepted in Mexico's state of Sinaloa, linking them to combat experience gained in Ukraine. The post provides no verifiable details on d…
Report says Mikhail Zvinchuk was detained in Montenegro and his team brought drones for filming
A Telegram post claims Mikhail Zvinchuk ("Rybar") was detained in Montenegro while his team was there to film a documentary. The post says the group brought drones, which drew additional attention from security services.
Russian film crew detained in Kotor, Montenegro after drones found in hotel room
A Russian team including Mikhail Zvinchuk and his wife was detained and taken for questioning in Kotor, Montenegro, according to SHOT. The post claims drones and other digital equipment were found in their hotel room at …
Ukrainian UAV operator reportedly captured near Ulanovo
A Telegram post claims a UAV (drone) operator from Ukraine's 101st Territorial Defense Brigade was taken prisoner near Ulanovo. The post presents this as a follow-up interview-style narrative about the captive.