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.
Ukrainian Darts kamikaze drones reportedly strike Russian logistics in rear areas of Donbas
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian AI-enabled middle strike “Darts” kamikaze drones destroyed dozens of Russian logistics vehicles in rear areas of Donbas along the Lyman–Kostiantynivka line. The post attributes the footag…
UAV operator competition “Dyki Drony” held in Truskavets on 19–20 May
A military-sports competition for Ukrainian Defense Forces UAV operators, “Dyki Drony,” took place in Truskavets on 19–20 May with 19 teams and separate entries for four training centers. Events included team races and F…
Kstovo NORSI refinery partially shut after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
Sources cited by Reuters say the Kstovo (NORSI) oil refinery partially halted operations after a Ukrainian UAV attack on May 20, shutting its main AVT-6 unit. The AVT-6 unit reportedly accounts for more than half of the …
Post claims Russian FPV drone used to escort and potentially kill conscripted soldier during assault
A Telegram post alleges a Moldovan citizen forced into a Russian contract was sent on his first assault under escort of a Russian FPV drone. The operator was reportedly ordered to kill him if he tried to abandon his weap…
Drone threat reported for Kyiv and several regions; air defenses active in the capital
A Telegram post reports a UAV (drone) threat over Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions. An update cites Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko saying air defense is operating in the capital.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel post reports UAVs flying on a course toward Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. No impacts, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
UAV reported heading toward Pryluky in Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Chernihiv region moving in the direction of Pryluky. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Pavlohrad and toward Dnipro/Kamianske
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs moving in the direction of Pavlohrad and another UAV passing near Nikopol on a course toward Dnipro/Kamianske. No strike impacts or damage are reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports multiple UAV groups heading toward Kharkiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported several groups of UAVs moving in the direction of Kharkiv. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Sumy and Zaporizhzhia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel post reports UAVs on a course toward Sumy and Zaporizhzhia. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.