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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strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Tyotkino area, Kursk Oblast, Russia; Oleksandrivka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine; Bilovody, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine; temporarily occupied Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine; Sічневе, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine; Rodynske, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukraine reports strikes on enemy command post and UAV control points in Kursk, Kherson, Sumy and Donetsk areas

Ukraine's General Staff said Ukrainian Defense Forces struck an enemy command-observation post near Tyotkino in Russia's Kursk region and UAV control points in Kherson and Sumy regions. It also reported strikes on two po…

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Northern, southern and eastern Ukraine (multiple locations)1 source · conf 72

Ukraine reports repelling overnight drone attack with 209 UAVs, 180 downed or suppressed

Ukraine's General Staff reported that from 18:00 on May 18 through the night of May 19, Russia launched 209 attack UAVs including Shahed-type drones and decoys. Ukraine claims 180 were shot down or suppressed, with 27 im…

deployment2026-05-19🇺🇸 United States (Pentagon procurement; referenced testing at Dugway Proving Ground)1 source · conf 62

U.S. orders 10,000+ containerized missiles, with plans for integration on unmanned surface vessels

The Pentagon ordered over 10,000 Low-Cost Containerized Missiles, with multiple contractors proposing maritime-launch variants and integration on unmanned surface vessels. The article also describes planned hypersonic mi…

strike2026-05-19🇺🇦 Ukraine Danube port (exact port not specified)1 source · conf 58

Russian strike damages Ukraine Danube port as Moscow reports intercepting drones

A Russian attack damaged a Ukrainian port on the Danube River, according to the report. Russia also said it intercepted drones, amid broader tensions and planned military exercises.

strike2026-05-19🇷🇺 Yaroslavl, Russia1 source · conf 62

Explosions reported in Yaroslavl, Russia amid alleged Ukrainian drone strike on oil infrastructure

Reports say explosions occurred in Yaroslavl, Russia, with claims that Ukrainian drones targeted oil-related infrastructure. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the supplied text.

strike2026-05-19🇺🇦 Ukraine (exact air-defense site not disclosed)1 source · conf 55

Online-controlled Shahed drone reportedly attacked a Ukrainian air-defense position using a double-strike tactic

A Facebook post claims an online-controlled Shahed drone again attacked a Ukrainian air-defense (PPO) site after reconnaissance by a Shahed or Gerbera UAV, followed by a two-drone diversion and strike tactic. The author …

strike2026-05-19🇺🇦 Ukraine's Danube port; Moscow area (drones launched toward Moscow)1 source · conf 62

Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port as Ukraine launches drones toward Moscow, Reuters reports

Reuters reports that Russia attacked a Ukrainian Danube port and that Ukraine launched drones toward Moscow. The item indicates reciprocal drone activity but provides no further details in the provided text.

seizure2026-05-191 source · conf 55

Estonia says NATO shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone

Estonia said NATO forces shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone. The report does not provide further details in the provided text snippet.

strike2026-05-191 source · conf 45

Post reports Hezbollah drone strike injuring soldiers near a border

A social-media post claims a drone strike targeted soldiers near a border and caused light injuries. The post suggests Hezbollah carried out the strike but provides no specific location or official confirmation.

civilian-incident2026-05-191 source · conf 72

Estonia says it shot down a drone over Lake Võrtsjärv, first such interception in its airspace

Estonia’s defence minister said a drone was shot down over Estonian territory for the first time, likely a Ukrainian strike UAV that went off course. The drone was intercepted by fighter jets over Lake Võrtsjärv in centr…