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🇷🇺 Black Sea (also unspecified locations in Russia/occupied areas implied by the claim of drones shot down)1 source · conf 45

Russia claims it downed 1,054 Ukrainian drones and sank 6 unmanned boats in the Black Sea in one day

A Telegram post cites the Russian Defense Ministry claiming that over the past day Russian forces shot down 1,054 Ukrainian UAVs and also intercepted guided bombs and rockets. It also claims six unmanned surface vessels …

strike2026-05-16🇺🇦 Northwest of Oleksandrohrad toward Lisne; areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Verkhna Tersa, and Komsomolske (frontline zone, Ukraine)1 source · conf 52

Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of 26 UAV control points over past day

A Russian Telegram post reports that the 'Vostok' force grouping continued offensive actions and conducted fire strikes, claiming destruction of 26 UAV (drone) control points and damage to over 45 ground-control antennas…

civilian-incident2026-05-17🇷🇺 Russia1 source · conf 35

Post claims police drone warns drivers about improper parking

A Telegram post describes a "police drone" that allegedly warns drivers about incorrect parking and implies something is delivered into the car. No specific place, date of the incident, or verifiable details are provided…

strike2026-05-17🇷🇺 Moscow area, Russia; Sevastopol, Crimea1 source · conf 58

Report claims overnight drone raid toward Moscow and Sevastopol with injuries and infrastructure damage

A Russian milblogger summary claims an intense overnight UAV attack targeted the directions of Moscow and Sevastopol, with over 120 drones reportedly shot down near Moscow and 12 people wounded. It also reports damage in…

strike🇷🇺 Moscow Oblast, Russia; Belbek airfield, Crimea1 source · conf 55

SBU claims strikes on Moscow Oblast industrial and oil sites and Belbek airfield in Crimea

A Telegram post citing an SBU press release claims SBU and its Alpha special operations center struck defense-industry and oil infrastructure in Moscow Oblast and hit Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea. The post alleges …

strike🇺🇦 Unspecified frontline location (implied Ukraine)1 source · conf 45

Telegram post claims Russian drones killed a fighter named Jose during combat mission

A Telegram post recounts a story about a soldier nicknamed "Tirentiy" from the 121st regiment who was captured. It claims his companion, a man named Jose, was killed by Russian drones.

strike🇦🇪 Near Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 45

Reports claim drone strike caused generator fire near Barakah nuclear plant in UAE

A generator reportedly caught fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Some media outlets claimed the fire was caused by a drone strike; the post says the situation and radiation levels were under con…

deployment🇺🇦 Kyiv and several regions, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Air raid alert warns of UAV threat to Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions; later all-clear for Kyiv

A Telegram channel reported a UAV (drone) threat for Kyiv and a number of regions in Ukraine, later adding a ballistic missile threat. An update said the UAV threat was lifted for Kyiv at 14:07.

deployment🇺🇦 Near Zmiiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 68

UAV reported flying past Zmiiv in Kharkiv region heading west

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Kharkiv Oblast flying past Zmiiv and heading west. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Southern Odesa Oblast (Vilkove), Ukraine; UAVs reported coming from the Black Sea1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups from the Black Sea heading toward Vilkove, Odesa region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported new groups of UAVs coming from the Black Sea and heading toward southern Odesa region, specifically toward Vilkove. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.