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.
Hornet loitering munition reported patrolling along R-280 highway in Zaporizhzhia region
A Telegram post claims a kamikaze UAV named "Hornet" is patrolling along the R-280 "Novorossiya" highway in the Zaporizhzhia region, searching for trucks and fuel tankers. The post frames this as drone pressure on rear-a…
IDF says it struck and killed Hezbollah missile-array unit commander in Nabatieh area
The IDF reported it conducted a strike in the Nabatieh area, killing Mohammed Mousa Mteirek, described as a unit commander in Hezbollah’s missile array. The statement alleges he was involved in planning and executing roc…
IDF reports explosive drone impact near Israel-Lebanon border after infiltration sirens
The IDF said sirens sounded for a hostile aircraft infiltration in the Rosh HaNikra and Hof Betzet areas. It reported an explosive drone impact inside Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border, with no injuries.
Report describes UAV operator redeployment and drone attacks during fighting in Kostiantynivka area
A Russian milblogger claims Ukrainian forces moved many UAV operators to Druzhkivka and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka while continuing to use drones to attack Russian assault units around Kostiantynivka. The post also alleges dr…
Fighting near Hryshyne described as constrained by heavy drone presence
A Russian milblogger reports ongoing small-group fighting around Hryshyne on the Dobropillia direction and notes that rotations and advances are heavily constrained by an abundance of drones. No specific drone strike, mo…
Telegram post claims Ukrainian drone struck an occupying soldier
A Telegram post alleges a Ukrainian drone attacked an occupying Russian soldier, causing facial burns. No location, date of the incident, or corroborating details are provided in the text.
Ukrainian units request support equipment for Heavy Shot drones
A Telegram post solicits urgent donations to support Ukrainian combat units, requesting charging stations, generators, and batteries for heavy drones referred to as “Heavy Shot.” No specific strike or incident is describ…
Drone strike damages cargo ship Leonid Pestrikov in Berdiansk port
A Telegram post claims the dry cargo ship “Leonid Pestrikov” was struck in the port of Berdiansk using strike UAVs, including a “Zozulya” mid-strike drone with a 50 kg warhead. The vessel is reported to be significantly …
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,859 Russian kamikaze drone attacks on June 1, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on June 1, 2026, Russian forces used 5,859 kamikaze drones and conducted 2,187 shelling incidents alongside airstrikes. The update also states that over 200 enemy UAVs of various typ…
Ukraine discusses direct brigade financing for procurement of drones and other frontline support measures
A Ukrainian General Staff post describes a high-level meeting reviewing implementation of decisions including direct financing for combat brigades to purchase needed items, primarily drones. The post frames this as part …