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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strike2026-05-19🇦🇪 Near a nuclear plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 62

UAE says drone hit near nuclear plant and was launched from Iraq

The UAE said a drone struck near one of its nuclear facilities and assessed it was launched from Iraq, according to Reuters. The report indicates an attempted attack near critical infrastructure, but provides limited det…

strike2026-05-17🇷🇺 Moscow oil refinery, Moscow, Russia1 source · conf 72

Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack, sources say

Sources told Reuters that Russia's Moscow oil refinery halted output following a drone attack on May 17. The report indicates operational disruption at the facility after the UAV strike.

strike2026-05-19🇷🇺 Western Russia1 source · conf 55

Reports of major Ukrainian drone raid with warnings across western Russia

A social-media post claims Russian monitoring channels reported hundreds of Ukrainian drones launched into Russia overnight, with raid warnings issued across western Russia. No specific impacts, casualties, or confirmed …

deployment2026-05-19🇷🇺 St. Petersburg and western Russian border area (Baltic Sea direction), Russia1 source · conf 58

Flights divert near St. Petersburg amid reports of Ukrainian drones heading toward western Russia

A social-media post reports multiple flights into St. Petersburg holding or diverting, with aircraft avoiding the western Russian border area due to Ukrainian drones reportedly heading toward targets near the Baltic Sea.…

deployment2026-05-19🇺🇦 Ukraine (unspecified)1 source · conf 62

Fundraising post claims support for Ukraine's Bulava drone unit and 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment

A social-media post solicits donations to fund equipment for the Bulava drone unit and the 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment in Ukraine. It offers a promised 'strike video' incentive for a $500 donation, but does not…

Drones: Sting FPV interceptor

strike2026-05-19🇷🇺 Moscow oil refinery, southeast Moscow, Russia1 source · conf 72

Moscow oil refinery halts processing after reported Ukrainian drone attack

A Ukrainian drone attack reportedly caused Moscow’s oil refinery to halt processing for safety reasons, with recovery expected to take several days. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 12 people were injured, mostly constr…

strike2026-05-17🇦🇪 Barakah nuclear power plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 62

IAEA says UAE Barakah nuclear plant situation of grave concern after reported drone strike

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council that the situation at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant remains of grave concern following a reported Sunday drone strike. He said radiation levels are normal and…

strike2026-05-19🇦🇪 Barakah nuclear power plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 45

UN Security Council members condemn reported drone strike on UAE Barakah nuclear power plant

A post claims Russia and other UN Security Council members condemned a drone strike on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant. The post does not provide details on timing, damage, or casualties.

strike2026-05-191 source · conf 25

Social media post claims a drone strike

A short social-media post states "Drone strike" without providing location, time of occurrence, actors, or damage details.

strike2026-05-19🇺🇦 40 Lomonosova Street, Snezhnoye, Donetsk region, Ukraine (occupied)1 source · conf 68

Ukrainian drone strike reported to hit mine facility in Snezhnoye, Donetsk region

OSINT account ASTRA, citing eyewitness footage, reported a UAF drone strike in occupied Snezhnoye, Donetsk region. The post claims a building at 40 Lomonosova Street, identified as Mine No. 9 "Udarnik" administrative com…