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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doctrine-change2026-05-21🇷🇺 Russia (general)1 source · conf 62

Discussion of Russia facing drone attacks and evolving anti-drone defenses

A video post discusses ongoing drone threats against Russia and argues that traditional EW and radar are insufficient against cheap and fiber-optic-controlled drones. It describes emerging counter-drone approaches such a…

deployment2026-05-21🇺🇦 Sloviansk direction (frontline area), Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Russian post claims 11th engineer brigade uses drones for remote mining and engineering reconnaissance

A Telegram post solicits donations for radio equipment for Russia's 11th engineer brigade and states the unit supports offensive actions with engineering reconnaissance, pontoon bridging, and remote mining using drones. …

strike2026-05-21🇺🇦 Near Senkove, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine; near Chernatske and Novi Virky, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 55

Reported strikes on Ukrainian UAV launch site and positions in Kharkiv and Sumy regions

A Telegram post claims video shows strikes on a UAV launch position near Senkove in Kharkiv Oblast and additional strikes on positions near Chernatske and Novi Virky in Sumy Oblast. The post mentions the use of LMUR and …

strike2026-05-20🇺🇦 Multiple locations across Ukraine (Donbas; Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv regions); video referenced: Kharkiv Oblast1 source · conf 58

Report lists drone strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions on 20–21 May 2026

A Telegram post claims multiple strikes across Ukraine on 20–21 May 2026, including repeated mentions of Geran/Gerbera loitering munitions. It also states a UAV strike hit a gas station in Kharkiv Oblast, shown in a vide…

strike2026-05-21🇷🇺 Syzran, Samara Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 72

Two killed in reported Ukrainian drone attack on Syzran, Samara Oblast

Samara Oblast governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev reported two people killed and others wounded in a drone attack on Syzran. The post also claims three people were injured in drone attacks in Belgorod Oblast and that Russia…

civilian-incident2026-05-21🇷🇺 Suzemka, Bryansk Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 58

Report says FPV drone hit a car in Suzemka, Bryansk Oblast, wounding driver

A Russian milblog roundup claims Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to strike a vehicle in Suzemka, Bryansk Oblast, wounding a Miratorg driver. It also reports drone strikes on cars in Belgorod Oblast that wounded multip…

deployment2026-04-15🇺🇦 Area around Rai-Oleksandrivka, including Kalenyky, Nykyforivka, Kryva Luka and nearby heights west of the settlement (Donetsk region, Ukraine)1 source · conf 55

Rybar reports drone operators used to target personnel during fighting near Rai-Oleksandrivka

A Rybar post describing mid-April to mid-May fighting near Rai-Oleksandrivka says drone operators methodically struck enemy personnel in strongpoints on heights to the west. The post frames this as part of broader offens…

strike🇺🇦 Across the front line in Ukraine (unspecified)1 source · conf 45

Ukrainian unit claims FPV drone strikes against Russian troops along the front line

A Telegram post claims pilots of the "SKELA" regiment are conducting FPV drone strikes against occupying forces across the front line. No specific time, place, or casualty figures are provided.

strike2026-05-21🇺🇦 near the village of Zelenyi Hai, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 72

FP-2 kamikaze drone strikes Russian BM-27 Uragan near Zelenyi Hai, Donetsk Oblast

A kamikaze drone identified as “FP-2” reportedly struck a Russian BM-27 Uragan MLRS near the village of Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk Oblast, triggering a large ammunition detonation. The post attributes the footage to operator…

doctrine-change2026-05-21🇷🇺 Kamchatka, Russia1 source · conf 55

Report claims Russian nuclear submarines in Kamchatka are being covered with anti-drone nets due to FPV threat

A Telegram post cites Russian propagandist Alexander Kots saying Russia has no safe rear areas and that in Kamchatka nuclear submarines are being covered with anti-drone nets. The post frames this as a response to the pe…