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.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of UAV over Poltava, urges residents to take shelter
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV over Poltava and urged people to remain in shelters. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported heading toward Poltava
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying in the direction of the city of Poltava. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported in Sumy region heading toward Terny
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Sumy Oblast on a course toward the settlement of Terny. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Zinkiv in Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported an unmanned aerial vehicle flying in Poltava region on a course toward Zinkiv. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,529 kamikaze drone attacks in daily operational update
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 5,529 kamikaze drones and conducted 1,904 shelling incidents over the day. The update also states Ukrainian forces destroyed or suppressed 227 UAVs of various typ…
US Air Force to send ULTRA Turbo surveillance drones to the Middle East for operational evaluation
The U.S. Air Force plans an operational assessment of the turbocharged ULTRA long-endurance ISR drone in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The evaluation is described in USAF budget documents and follows a p…
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Syzran oil refinery in Russia halted after May 21 drone attack, sources say
Sources cited by Reuters said Russia's Syzran oil refinery was halted following a drone attack on May 21. The report indicates operational disruption at the facility, with no casualty figures provided in the snippet.
Azov Corps drones reportedly strike Russian logistics near Mariupol
The Kyiv Independent reports that Azov Corps drones struck Russian logistics targets near Mariupol in occupied Ukraine. The item is presented as news from occupied territories and also mentions a reported diesel shortage…
Russian FSB says it foiled attack at Ust-Luga port after finding mines; underwater drone used to inspect tanker
A Telegram post claims Russia's FSB and other agencies prevented an attack at the port of Ust-Luga after two magnetic mines were found attached to the hull of a gas carrier that arrived from Antwerp. The post says an und…
Post discusses UAV coordination systems and claims Ukrainian Delta network stayed operational during strikes
A Telegram post discusses the lack of coordination and digital systems for Russian mobile fire groups, contrasting it with Ukraine’s long-running systems (Kropyva/Delta). It claims that during “yesterday’s strikes” none …