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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strike2026-05-15🇺🇦 Zaporozhye (Zaporizhzhia) Front, area of Kamyshivaha1 source · conf 55

Russian strike drone unit reportedly destroyed a Ukrainian position near Kamyshivaha on the Zaporizhzhia front

A post claims the 4th Military Base of Russia's 58th Army "Safron" strike drone squadron destroyed an Armed Forces of Ukraine position in the Kamyshivaha area on the Zaporizhzhia front. No casualty figures or specific da…

strike2026-05-10🇮🇱 northern Israel1 source · conf 62

Hezbollah releases drone footage claiming strike on Iron Dome battery in northern Israel

A post citing The Times of Israel says Hezbollah aired drone footage showing an attack on an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel. The linked report is dated 10 May 2026.

doctrine-change2026-05-151 source · conf 72

Post argues drone warfare shifts violence capability from states to individuals

A social-media post claims the key change in drone warfare is not technology but the decentralization of strike capability, reducing states’ monopoly on violence. It is commentary on doctrine/trends rather than reporting…

strike2026-05-15🇷🇺 Yeysk airbase and port of Taman, Russia1 source · conf 52

Post-ceasefire Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly hit Taman port and Yeysk airbase in Russia

A social-media post claims that after a May 9–11 ceasefire, Russia launched a record 1,500–1,800 drones in a day and Ukraine conducted successive drone strike waves into Russia. It alleges strikes on oil refineries and t…

deployment2026-05-15🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (unveiling location not specified)1 source · conf 62

UAE EDGE unveils container-based launch system for Shadow loitering munition

A post claims UAE defense firm EDGE Group unveiled a shipping-container-based launcher for its Shadow suicide drone. The concept is described as a covert long-range strike platform disguised as a standard container.

strike2026-05-111 source · conf 58

RSF drones reportedly struck Atbara, Sudan on 11 May

A post claims RSF fighter drones struck Atbara on 11 May, targeting Sudan's key railway junction. The stated intent was to disrupt SAF logistics rather than coastal infrastructure.

strike2026-05-14🇷🇺 Ryazan oil refinery, Ryazan, Russia1 source · conf 62

Ryazan oil refinery reported on fire after overnight Ukrainian drone strike

A social-media post claims multiple Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery overnight, causing a large fire visible the following morning. The report does not provide casualty figures.

strike2026-05-15🇷🇺 Ryazan oil refinery, Ryazan, Russia1 source · conf 62

Ryazan oil refinery reported on fire after overnight Ukrainian drone attack

A social media post claims Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery suffered a catastrophic fire the morning after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack. The post references additional footage but provides no official confirmation or …

doctrine-change2026-05-14🇷🇺 Russia (military command and drone units; no specific location given)1 source · conf 52

Post claims Russian military is slow-walking adoption of an AI “combat neural network” for drone operations

A Telegram post claims senior Russian officers are effectively sabotaging or delaying the rollout of a domestic AI “combat neural network,” despite limited testing. It says interest is high among drone operators and juni…

strike2026-05-14🇷🇺 Unspecified location involving IDF equipment (likely near Israel–Lebanon border area)1 source · conf 52

Hezbollah claims FPV-drone strike on IDF armored vehicle parking area

A Telegram post says Hezbollah released a video showing FPV-drone operators striking a parking area with Israeli (IDF) military equipment. The post provides no specific location or casualty details.