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.
Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom plan telecom-based counter-drone shield deployment in Germany
A Telegram post claims Rheinmetall and Deutsche Telekom will deploy a counter-drone “Drohnen-Schutzschild” using sensors on mobile towers and software to detect drone-control anomalies in 5G networks. It also describes i…
Russian Telegram post claims drones have fallen in Khimki, Mytishchi, Istra and at a Moscow oil refinery
A Russian Telegram channel claims that drones are now falling in multiple locations in the Moscow region, including Khimki, Mytishchi, Istra, and the territory of a Moscow oil refinery. The post provides no specific date…
Telegram post claims drones that attacked Moscow used Starlink connectivity
A Telegram channel claims UAVs that attacked Moscow had internet access via Starlink over Russian territory, allegedly via a whitelist for Ukrainian accounts. The post provides no evidence and focuses on speculation abou…
IDF says Hezbollah launched explosive drones toward IDF forces in southern Lebanon
The IDF reported that over the past 24 hours Hezbollah launched rockets, explosive drones, and mortar shells toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. The explosive drone fell near the soldiers and no injuries w…
Indian worker killed and three wounded in drone attack in Moscow Oblast, report says
A Telegram channel reports that an Indian citizen was killed in Moscow Oblast due to a UAV attack attributed to Ukraine’s armed forces, with three others wounded. The post also claims Moscow faced one of the largest dron…
Latvia declares drone alert in five regions after UAV airspace violation
Latvia’s armed forces declared a drone alert in five regions and NATO mission fighters were scrambled to intercept an unidentified UAV. The drone reportedly left Latvian airspace on its own without engagement.
Drone operators reported destroying a Land Rover Snatch armored vehicle in Sumy district
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from Russia's "Sever" group destroyed an enemy armored vehicle in Sumy district. The post says the target was a British Land Rover Snatch and references "objective control" footage.
Rybar digest mentions unidentified drone appearing in Latvian airspace
A Rybar digest for May 17 includes a note that an unidentified drone appeared again in Latvian airspace. No further details on the drone type, operator, or any damage are provided in the digest text.
Rybar claims large-scale Ukrainian UAV attack hit Moscow region and Moscow Oil Refinery
A Russian milblog video roundup claims Ukraine conducted a record-scale overnight UAV attack on Moscow and the Moscow region, striking civilian infrastructure and the Moscow Oil Refinery. It also alleges an unidentified …
UA_REG_Team SSO UAV operators publish compilation of drone strikes on enemy personnel
A Telegram post shares a video compilation claiming drone operators from the SSO unit UA_REG_Team destroyed enemy personnel using UAVs. The post does not specify the exact location or date of the strikes shown.