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.
Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines include deployments of unmanned NMESIS missile launchers
During Balikatan 2026 (Apr 20–May 8), U.S. Marine Corps units deployed NMESIS unmanned missile launchers to multiple sites in the Batanes Island Group and conducted simulated maritime strike activities. The article descr…
NATO Crystal Arrow exercise in Latvia tests unmanned ground vehicles alongside aerial drones
During NATO’s Crystal Arrow exercise at the Sēlija training area in central Latvia, troops tested unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial drones in opposing-force scenarios. Latvian forces used the Ark Robotics Ark-1 …
Finland ends drone alert after suspected drone activity; fighter jets scrambled
Finnish defence authorities ended a drone alert after scrambling fighter jets in response to suspected drone activity. The defence chief warned more alarms could occur as the war in Ukraine continues to affect regional s…
Fire reported at Ryazan oil refinery amid alleged Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia
The Kyiv Independent reports a massive fire at Russia's Ryazan oil refinery, describing it as part of a Ukrainian drone blitz hitting multiple targets across several oblasts. The post does not provide specific casualty f…
Ukrainian drones reportedly kill four people in Ryazan, Russia, governor says
A Russian regional governor said Ukrainian drones struck the city of Ryazan, killing four people. The report was carried by Reuters.
Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended and airport has reopened
Finnish authorities said a drone-related threat in Helsinki had ended and the airport was reopened. The incident caused disruption to civilian aviation operations.
Bahrain reports explosive ordnance disposal at GPIC after alleged Iranian drone strike
A post claims Bahrain completed explosive ordnance disposal at GPIC following an Iranian drone strike. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post text.
Social media post alleges a 2017 Trump-ordered drone strike killed an 8-year-old half sister
A social media post claims that Donald Trump ordered a drone strike in 2017 that killed his 8-year-old half sister. The post provides no location, corroborating details, or sourcing.
Hezbollah releases footage of coordinated multi-drone strike on vehicles and a tank
A social-media post claims Hezbollah released footage showing a coordinated multi-drone strike on an area, hitting an unarmored vehicle, two communications vehicles, and a tank. The post says rescue teams did not move du…
Post claims Russian FPV drone strike hit UN convoy in Kherson, Ukraine
A social-media post alleges a Russian FPV drone strike targeted a UN convoy in Kherson, Ukraine, and says Russians released FPV footage of the strike. The post characterizes the incident as deliberate, but provides no in…