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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strike🇺🇦 Central Kharkiv, Shevchenkivskyi district, Kharkiv1 source · conf 68

Drone strike hits central Kharkiv, damaging metro exits and transport stops

A UAV strike reportedly hit the central part of Kharkiv in the Shevchenkivskyi district, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The post says three metro exits, three surface-transport stops, contact lines, an educational bui…

strike2026-05-16🇷🇺 Russia (unspecified locations; claimed ~1000 km from the front line)1 source · conf 45

Ukraine intelligence claims long-range strikes hit Russian aircraft, air defenses, ships and oil targets

A Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (HUR) post claims ongoing long-range operations over the past week struck multiple Russian targets, including a Be-200 amphibious aircraft, a Ka-27 helicopter, air-defense systems, a carg…

deployment🇺🇦 Outskirts of Dnipro, Ukraine1 source · conf 72

UAV reported on the outskirts of Dnipro

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV (БпЛА) on the outskirts of Dnipro. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Report of UAV heading toward Pryluky from the north in Chernihiv region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward Pryluky from the north in Chernihiv Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Mykolaiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Mykolaiv from the south

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward the city of Mykolaiv from the south. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Chernihiv Oblast toward northern Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

UAV reported over Chernihiv region heading toward northern Kyiv region

A UAV was reported in Chernihiv Oblast with a course toward the northern part of Kyiv Oblast, according to a Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post.

strike2026-05-15🇺🇦 Across Ukraine (north, south, central and eastern regions); launch directions included Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia) and Chauda, Hvardiiske (occupied Crimea)1 source · conf 78

Ukraine reports Russian drone attack with 294 UAVs; 269 shot down or suppressed

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 294 attack UAVs overnight 15–16 May, including Shahed-type drones and decoys. As of 09:00, 269 were reported shot down or suppressed, with 20 impacts across 15 locations …

Drones: Izd. 54 Italmas

deployment🇺🇦 Odesa Oblast (toward Odesa/Chornomorsk), Ukraine; from the Black Sea1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Odesa/Chornomorsk from the Black Sea

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV flying toward Odesa/Chornomorsk from the Black Sea. No strike impact or damage is described.

deployment🇺🇦 Kharkiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kharkiv from the north

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs moving toward Kharkiv from the north. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kryvyi Rih

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel post reports UAVs moving toward Kryvyi Rih. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.