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.
Ukrainian drone operators strike Russian soldier on Zaporizhzhia front, video posted
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drone operators attacked a Russian occupier on the Zaporizhzhia direction of the front. The post references a video link as evidence but provides no additional verifiable details.
Ukrainian observer reports Lancet drones operating in radio silence until attack
A Ukrainian source reports that Russian Lancet loitering munitions are being observed on multiple fronts operating in full radio silence until the moment of attack. The post suggests this is intended to hinder identifica…
Drones reported attacking Dnipro as air defenses engage, regional officials say
A Telegram post claims UAVs are attacking Dnipro and that air defenses are operating in the city, citing the regional military administration. No casualties or damage details are provided.
Drone threat alert issued for Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions; all-clear later for Kyiv
A Telegram channel reported a UAV (drone) threat for Kyiv and a number of regions in Ukraine. An update said the threat was called off for the capital at 22:22.
Telegram post claims a person was killed by an FPV drone strike
A Telegram post alleges that a person was killed by an FPV drone. No verifiable details on time, location, or the parties involved are provided in the text.
Ukraine reports drone strikes on Angstrom plant in Zelenograd and Solnechnogorskaya pumping station in Moscow Oblast
Ukraine's General Staff-affiliated channel claimed strikes on multiple Russian targets on 16 May and overnight into 17 May 2026, including the Angstrom microchip plant in Zelenograd and the Solnechnogorskaya pumping stat…
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Report claims Cuba bought over 300 strike UAVs from Iran and Russia and discussed potential use against US targets
A Telegram post citing Axios and intelligence claims Cuba has acquired more than 300 strike drones from Iran and Russia since 2023 and has discussed potential strikes on US targets such as Guantanamo Bay and ships. The p…
Ukrainian Air Force reports new UAV groups moving from Kharkiv region toward Dnipro
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported new groups of UAVs departing from Kharkiv region and heading in the direction of Dnipro. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups moving through Tulchyn and Kalynivka in Vinnytsia region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported groups of UAVs transiting through Tulchyn and Kalynivka in Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups moving toward Bila Tserkva district and new UAVs in Chernihiv and Sumy regions
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of UAVs moving from Cherkasy region toward Bila Tserkva district in Kyiv region. It also reports new UAV groups detected in northern Chernihiv and Sumy regions.