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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deployment2026-05-17🇺🇦 Cuba (procurement discussions); Guantanamo Bay referenced1 source · conf 62

Report: Cuba seeks Russian drones and military equipment amid Guantanamo Bay attack discussions

A report cited by Axios and republished by The Kyiv Independent says Cuba is seeking Russian drones and other military equipment amid discussions of a potential attack on Guantanamo Bay. The item describes procurement in…

strike2026-05-17🇷🇺 Russia (fertilizer plant; specific location not provided)1 source · conf 62

Reported drone strike hits major Russian fertilizer plant linked to explosives production

A drone strike was reported to have hit a major fertilizer plant in Russia that is linked to explosives production. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the available text.

strike2026-05-17🇦🇪 UAE nuclear power plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 62

Drone attack reported on UAE nuclear power plant as oil prices rise

A Reuters report says oil prices rose more than 1% following a drone attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. The post provides no further details on damage or casualties.

seizure2026-05-171 source · conf 72

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three drones entering from Iraqi airspace

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered its airspace from Iraq. No further details on damage or casualties were provided in the brief report.

civilian-incident2026-05-171 source · conf 62

Suspected Ukrainian military drone found crashed in Lithuania, authorities say

Lithuanian authorities reported finding a suspected Ukrainian military drone that had crashed in Lithuania. The incident was reported by Reuters, with limited details provided in the excerpt.

strike2026-05-17🇺🇦 Russian naval base in Crimea1 source · conf 58

Footage shows Ukrainian FP-2 strike drone firing rockets at Russian naval base in Crimea

A social-media post claims onboard footage shows a Ukrainian FP-2 strike drone strafing a Russian naval base in Crimea using air-to-ground rockets. The post provides video but no independent confirmation of damage or cas…

deployment2026-05-17🇺🇦 Ukraine (unspecified location)1 source · conf 35

Post cites Ukraine’s 1st UAS center as source for unspecified UAV activity

A social-media post references “Ukraine’s 1st UAS center” and links to external content, but provides no details in the text about a specific drone strike or incident. The referenced links may contain the substantive inf…

strike2026-05-171 source · conf 55

Ukrainian naval drones reportedly targeted by Lancet and FPV drones

A social-media post claims videos show Ukrainian naval drones equipped with rocket launchers and FPVs being targeted by Lancet loitering munitions and fiber-optic FPV drones. The post links to multiple videos but provide…

deployment2026-05-171 source · conf 58

Report: Cuba acquired 300+ military drones and discussed potential attacks on Guantanamo and U.S. vessels

A social-media post citing Axios reports classified intelligence that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones since 2023, allegedly sourced from Russia and Iran and stored at locations across Cuba. The report say…

doctrine-change2026-05-171 source · conf 62

Commentary discusses restructuring brigades to incorporate UAS/UGVs

A social-media post discusses whether existing military brigades should expand to incorporate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), potentially requiring reductions in other capabilities. It …