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 Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported UAVs moving in the direction of Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, and announced the all-clear for a ballistic weapons threat.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups heading toward Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia and Nikopol
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported groups of UAVs moving toward Kryvyi Rih and Zaporizhzhia from the south, and toward Nikopol from the east. No impacts or damage were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs approaching Zaporizhzhia from the south
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs coming from the south on a course toward Zaporizhzhia. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
Belgian rMCM vessel M943 Liège launched as program advances toward unmanned mine countermeasures deployment
Belgium launched the mine countermeasures vessel M943 Liège on May 5 and conducted the first steel cut for M945 Rochefort under the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program. The ships are designed to deploy unmanned surface, underwate…
Post describes ZALA Z-16 UAV reconnaissance and strike-adjustment episodes in April 2026
A Telegram post claims ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV crews conducted aerial monitoring, target detection, and battle-damage assessment in the "SVO zone" during April 2026. It says the UAV supported and corrected fires/str…
Russian unit describes Merlin UAV reconnaissance supporting artillery and FPV strikes
A Telegram post claims a Russian battalion UAV team operates the “Merlin” drone for aerial reconnaissance, spotting enemy positions and passing coordinates to artillery, mortars, and FPV teams for strikes. No specific da…
Fighting reported on Burluk direction amid difficult drone situation near border areas
A Telegram post describes ongoing ground fighting and advances on the Burluk direction, noting that clashes are occurring in forests under a "difficult drone situation." No specific drone strike, model, or incident detai…
Fighting on Burluk direction described as occurring under difficult drone conditions
A Russian milblog reports ongoing ground fighting on the Burluk direction, noting clashes in forests amid a difficult drone environment. The post discusses advances and battles near several settlements but does not descr…
Telegram channel claims up to 300 UAVs moving deep into Russia ahead of Putin ceasefire
A Telegram post cites 'Dronebomber' claiming movement of up to 300 UAVs deep into Russian territory shortly before a purported Putin-announced ceasefire. No specific targets, impacts, or locations are provided.
Ukrainian National Guard operators use STING system to defend southern Ukraine
A Telegram post claims operators of the 11th unit of Ukraine's National Guard are defending southern Ukraine using a system referred to as STING. It says the engagements shown are conducted remotely using Hornet Vision C…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor