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.
Telegram post claims Russia began serial production of 30mm anti-aircraft gun system to counter Ukrainian drones
A Telegram post claims a new Russian 30mm anti-aircraft artillery system with radar and AI-enabled electro-optics is being produced in series and can repel raids by Ukrainian "Liutyi" UAVs. The post does not specify wher…
Russian drone strike reported on SBU building in Lutsk, Volyn Oblast
A Russian milblog claims Russian forces struck Lutsk in Ukraine’s Volyn Oblast, with the impact reportedly hitting an SBU building. The post argues the drone appeared to be guided to the target despite alleged Starlink d…
NATO F-16 reportedly shot down Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia; debris found in Põltsamaa
A Ukrainian drone was reportedly shot down over southern Estonia by a Romanian F-16 participating in a NATO mission, with debris later found in Põltsamaa municipality. Estonia reportedly said it had not authorized use of…
Reuters sources: Ukrainian drones hit refineries in central Russia, disrupting oil processing
A Telegram post citing Reuters sources claims oil processing in central Russia was disrupted after Ukrainian UAV strikes. It lists refineries in Kirishi, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Ryazan, and Yaroslavl as affected, statin…
Report alleges Russia runs drone schools for children in occupied Ukrainian territories
A Telegram post citing a study claims Russia operates "drone schools" for children in occupied Ukrainian territories, teaching assembly, programming, and piloting of combat UAVs from age eight. The post frames this as lo…
Ukraine discusses Drone Deal contracts and controlled export of defense products
Ukrainian officials said initial Drone Deal contracts are awaiting approval and expect more partnerships in late May–early June. A meeting discussed implementation of controlled exports of Ukrainian defense products, inc…
Ukrainian channel reports 75 of 84 hostile UAVs downed or suppressed; 6 impacts recorded
A Ukrainian Telegram channel reported that between 08:30 and 17:00, 75 of 84 hostile UAVs were shot down or suppressed. It also claimed 6 strike UAV impacts were recorded and that the attack was ongoing.
U.S. Navy MQ-25A Stingray unmanned tanker cleared for serial production; first Navy-owned airframe flew April 25, 2026
The U.S. Navy announced the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned carrier-based tanker has reached Milestone C and will move into serial production. A first Navy-owned MQ-25 completed a test flight on April 25, 2026 and is expected t…
Ukraine General Staff reports Russia used 5,558 kamikaze drones in attacks on May 20, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on May 20, 2026 Russia conducted missile and air strikes and used 5,558 kamikaze drones against settlements and Ukrainian positions across multiple fronts. The update also claims 7 U…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups moving toward Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a group of UAVs moving from Russia's Kursk region toward Ukraine's Sumy region, and another UAV from Donetsk region toward Dnipropetrovsk region.