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.
Post claims a drone strike hit the UAE Barakah nuclear power plant
A social-media post asserts that a drone strike occurred on the UAE Barakah nuclear plant and argues it shows limits of US protection in the region. The post provides no evidence, date, or attribution for the alleged str…
Explosive-laden drone reportedly strikes near Misgav Am on Israel-Lebanon border, causing injuries
Israeli media reported a drone strike on a car in Misgav Am in the Galilee Panhandle that injured several people, including one seriously. An Israeli military spokesperson said an explosive-laden drone launched by Hezbol…
Drone strike in Pokotylivka, Kharkiv district kills 1 and injures 3
A reported Russian drone attack hit Pokotylivka in Kharkiv district overnight. One elderly woman was killed and three others were injured, including a child.
Russia warns Baltic states over alleged Ukrainian plan to use Latvian airspace for drone attacks
A social-media post cites Russian intelligence claims that Ukraine wants to use Latvian airspace for drone attacks. Russia is quoted warning it would strike “decision-making centers” if Baltic states allow this.
UNSC to discuss Iran's 17 May drone strike causing fire at Barakah nuclear power plant in UAE
A post says the UN Security Council will hold an open briefing on 19 May to discuss an alleged Iranian drone strike on 17 May that caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.
Baltic Air Policing fighter jet shoots down off-course drone near Lake Võrtsjärv, Estonia
Estonia reported that a fighter jet from the Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a UAV near Lake Võrtsjärv around noon on Tuesday after an air raid alert. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said it was likely a Ukr…
Baltic Air Policing jet shot down a drone over Estonia near Lake Võrtsjärv
A Baltic Air Policing fighter jet reportedly shot down a drone over Estonia near Lake Võrtsjärv. Estonia's defence minister said it was likely a Ukrainian strike UAV that went off course.
Social media post claims a person struck a drone three times before it exploded
A social media post claims a person hit a drone three times and it exploded on the third hit. No location, date of occurrence, or verifiable details are provided in the text.
Ukraine reports drone strikes on Kstovo refinery and Yaroslavl-3 pumping station in Russia
A post claims Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on May 18 and 19 against two Russian energy facilities: the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo and the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station near Semybrato…
Drone strike reported to hit a parked car in Qana of Galilee
A social media post reports that a drone strike hit a car parked in Qana of Galilee village. No casualties or further damage details are provided in the post.