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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (nuclear plant, unspecified)1 source · conf 35

Social media post claims weekend drone strike at a UAE nuclear plant

A social media post alleges that a drone strike occurred over the weekend at a nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, raising alert levels. The post provides no specific plant name, location, or corroborating details…

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Skadovsk district, Kherson region, occupied Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Russian-installed Skadovsk district administrator reportedly wounded in Ukrainian drone strike

A post claims Oleksandr Dudka, the Russian-installed administrator of occupied Skadovsk district in Ukraine's Kherson region, was wounded in a Ukrainian drone strike. No further details on the drone type or damage were p…

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates nuclear plant (unspecified)1 source · conf 45

Report claims drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear plant amid Trump warning to Iran

A social-media post links to a story claiming a drone strike targeted a nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, framed alongside comments attributed to Donald Trump warning Iran. The post itself provides no verifiable…

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Unspecified location in Ukraine (claimed by Russian "West" group)1 source · conf 52

Russian forces claim artillery strike destroyed two Ukrainian UAV launchers

A social media post claims fighters from Russia's "West" group used a laser rangefinder to direct an artillery strike that destroyed two UAV launchers belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The post links to a video b…

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)1 source · conf 55

U.S.-Iran tensions cited after UAE drone strike as oil prices hover near $110

A post references a drone strike in the United Arab Emirates in the context of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and oil prices. No details on the strike’s exact location, timing, or impacts are provided in the text.

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 Near a nuclear power plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 55

UAE blames drone for fire near its nuclear power plant, points to Iran or proxies

A social-media post claims the UAE blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its regional allies. The post frames the incident as a dangerous escalation but provides limited verifia…

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Moscow region, Russia1 source · conf 62

Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack killed three in Moscow region

A social-media post links to reporting that Russia said a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack occurred in the Moscow region and killed three people. The post also references separate reporting about Hezbollah drone strike…

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia (one of the city's busiest roads)1 source · conf 55

Suspected Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire on busy road in Moscow

A social-media post claims a suspected Ukrainian drone strike caused a huge fire and disruption on one of Moscow's busiest roads. Details on exact location, timing, and damage are not provided in the post beyond the clai…

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (nuclear plant unspecified)1 source · conf 45

Post claims drone strike hit a UAE nuclear plant amid US-Iran ceasefire tensions

A social-media post claims a drone strike hit a nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates as a US-Iran ceasefire teeters. The post provides no details on casualties, damage, or the specific facility beyond the claim and …

civilian-incident2026-05-18🇺🇦 Velykyi Vyselok (Velikiy Vyselok), Kharkiv region, Ukraine1 source · conf 55

Report: Ukrainian FPV drone strike hit a private home in Velykyi Vyselok, Kharkiv region

A social-media post claims an FPV drone strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit a private residence in the village of Velykyi Vyselok, Kharkiv region. The post says civilians were inside but no one was injured.