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.

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strike2026-05-21🇦🇪 Outside a nuclear power plant, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 35

Post claims drone strike caused fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

A social-media post claims UAE authorities said a drone strike caused a fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. The post provides no additional corroborating details beyond the claim.

strike2026-05-211 source · conf 45

Reported Israeli drone strike near Abu Dan factory in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza

A social media post claims an Israeli drone strike occurred near the Abu Dan factory in the Beit Lahia project in northern Gaza, killing a Palestinian child. The post provides no additional verification or details.

strike2026-05-211 source · conf 45

Reported drone strike in Bajaur said to have killed two schoolchildren

A social media post claims a drone strike in Bajaur hit children returning home from school, killing two. No additional verification or details are provided in the post.

strike2026-05-21🇷🇺 Syzran Oil Refinery, Syzran, Samara Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 62

Syzran oil refinery reported on fire after Ukrainian drone strike

A social-media report says Ukrainian attack drones struck the Syzran Oil Refinery, causing a fire. The post describes the incident as occurring this morning but provides no casualty details.

strike2026-05-21🇷🇺 Syzran Oil Refinery, Syzran, Samara Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 62

Syzran oil refinery reported burning after Ukrainian drone attack

A post claims Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack and continued burning the following morning. The post provides a link but no additional verified details on damage or casualties.

deployment2026-05-20🇺🇦 Kostiantynivka area, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Report says Ukrainian forces resist near Kostiantynivka with mass UAV support

A Telegram report on fighting around Kostiantynivka claims the opposing side is providing strong resistance with mass support from UAVs. No specific drone models, strikes, or losses are described.

strike2026-05-20🇮🇱 southern Lebanon1 source · conf 78

IDF reports explosive drone impact injuring three soldiers in southern Lebanon

The IDF said an explosive drone impacted in southern Lebanon, severely injuring an IDF officer and moderately injuring a reserve officer. A non-commissioned officer was lightly injured and all were evacuated to hospital.

strike2026-05-20🇺🇦 Sloviansk direction (Slavyansk direction), eastern Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Russian Lancet loitering munition reportedly destroyed an IFV on the Sloviansk direction

A ZALA Lancet loitering munition strike is reported to have destroyed an infantry fighting vehicle fitted with anti-drone screens on the Sloviansk direction. The post claims the hit detonated the vehicle’s ammunition and…

exercise2026-05-20🇨🇳 Eastern Theater Command, PLA (exact training location not specified)1 source · conf 62

PLA 71st Army drills infantry tactics coordinated with reconnaissance drones and robotic platforms

A post reports training by infantry units of the PLA Ground Force 71st Army under the Eastern Theater Command, practicing tactics coordinated with reconnaissance drones and robotic platforms. No strike or casualties are …

strike2026-05-20🇺🇦 Donbas1 source · conf 52

Rubikon Center strike UAV unit reported destroying multiple targets in Donbas

A Telegram post claims the commander of a Rubikon Center strike UAV crew destroyed many targets, including a Grad MLRS and an AMX-10RC. The post references a video report about the combat work but provides no specific ti…