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.
Report: Four UAVs struck dormitory of Starobilsk Pedagogical College, causing casualties
A Russian milblog reports that Ukrainian forces attacked the dormitory of the Starobilsk Pedagogical College late at night using four drones, causing a fire and major damage. The post claims 4 people were killed, more th…
Multiple drone attacks and interceptions reported across several Russian regions on 22 May 2026
A Russian milblog roundup claims multiple UAVs were shot down near Moscow and in Tula and Kaluga regions, with minor damage reported in Kaluga. It also reports civilian casualties from drone/FPV incidents in Bryansk and …
Ukrainian drone pilots reportedly captured Russian soldiers and escorted them to friendly positions
A Telegram post claims pilots of the 33rd Separate Assault Regiment used drones to take a group of Russian soldiers prisoner and guide them to adjacent Ukrainian positions. It says the prisoners received medical aid and …
Report claims Ukraine launched another overnight large-scale drone attack deep into Russia
A social-media post claims Ukrainian forces conducted another overnight drone attack deep inside Russia, described as part of a near-nightly cadence of multi-hundred-drone raids targeting key facilities. No specific targ…
Shahed-136 drone intercepted and destroyed over central Ukraine
A post shares footage claiming a Russian Shahed-136 attack drone was successfully intercepted over central Ukraine, resulting in a fireball. No casualties or damage details are provided in the post.
Drones: Shahed-136 · Geran-2 (Russian Shahed-136 production)
Rebels in Mali reportedly shoot down Russian Shahed-136 strike drone on 18 May
A Telegram post claims local rebels in Mali shot down a Russian Shahed-136 (also referred to as Harpiya-A1) on 18 May. The post says this is the first confirmed use of this drone type in the Sahel region and that the dow…
Drones: Shahed-136
Wild Hornets group donates 1,000 STING interceptor drones and Hornet Vision stations to Ukrainian forces
The Wild Hornets initiative reported transferring 1,000 STING interceptor drones with Hornet Vision digital link and dozens of ground stations to Ukrainian military units to strengthen Ukraine's drone air defense against…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
HUR unit FERRATA describes testing and development of Ukrainian maritime and aerial drone systems
A post citing Welt am Sonntag describes Ukraine's HUR special unit FERRATA and its “Black Sea Legion” conducting maritime special operations and participating in the creation and testing of new unmanned solutions, includ…
Hostile UAVs reported heading toward Mykolaiv from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported hostile UAVs moving toward Mykolaiv from the southern direction. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Mykolaiv from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving toward Mykolaiv from the south. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.