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.
Russian-language post predicts mass UAV raids and adoption of interceptor drones for air defense
A Telegram post discusses expectations of future mass drone attacks involving thousands of UAVs per night and argues that air defenses will need dedicated interceptor-drone units, including jet-powered interceptors. It f…
IDF says Hezbollah explosive drone detonated in Israel near Lebanon border
The IDF reported that an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah toward IDF soldiers detonated in Israeli territory near the Israel–Lebanon border. No casualty or damage details were provided in the statement.
IDF says it intercepted a UAV that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israel
The IDF reported that sirens sounded for a hostile aircraft infiltration in several areas of northern Israel. It said a UAV crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and was intercepted.
Russian 'Vostok' group reports strikes destroying UAV control points near multiple settlements
A Russian Telegram report claims ongoing offensive actions and fire strikes in its 'Vostok' group area over the past day. It alleges destruction of up to 30 Ukrainian UAV control points and damage to over 40 ground-contr…
Two foreigners detained over alleged sabotage of a UAV at a military unit
A post claims two foreign nationals were detained after allegedly carrying out, on SBU instructions, the destruction/sabotage of a UAV on the territory of a military unit. The post links to footage of the detention but p…
Telegram claims Geran UAV strike hit gas processing site near Bazylevshchyna and oil depot in Orilske
A Telegram post claims UAV strikes using "Geran" drones hit a gas processing facility near Bazylevshchyna in Poltava Oblast and an oil depot in Orilske (Partyzanske). No casualty figures or independent confirmation are p…
Estonian air defense reportedly shot down a Ukrainian kamikaze drone near Tartu
A report claims Estonia's air defense shot down a Ukrainian kamikaze drone near Tartu, with the likely intended target being in Russia. Estonia's defense minister said Estonia did not authorize Ukraine to use its airspac…
Milblogger reports multiple UAV attacks and interceptions across Russia and occupied southern Ukraine on 19 May 2026
A Russian milblog roundup claims Ukrainian drones attacked multiple locations, including near Yaroslavl, Rostov Oblast, Belgorod Oblast, and towns in occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, with reported casualties an…
Ukrainian unit video claims kamikaze drone strike on Russian soldier in a pipe
A Telegram post claims pilots of Ukraine's 25th Separate Assault Battalion used a kamikaze drone to strike a Russian soldier sheltering in a pipe. The post links to a video as purported evidence, but provides no clear ti…
Ukrainian drone operators claim strike on Russian serviceman
A Telegram post shares footage said to be from drone operators of Ukraine's 475th Separate Assault Regiment “CODE 9.2,” implying a drone strike against a Russian serviceman. No location, date of the strike, or verifiable…