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.
UAV reported flying past Yavornytske toward Dnipro
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past Yavornytske in the direction of Dnipro. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported heading toward Nizhyn/Nosivka in Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Chernihiv region moving in the direction of Nizhyn/Nosivka. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
Ukraine reports strikes on Kstovo refinery and Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station, plus multiple command posts
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on 19 May and overnight into 20 May 2026 against multiple targets, including the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorodorgsintez refinery near Kstovo and the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station in Se…
Ukraine reports Russian Shahed-type drone attack; 131 UAVs downed/suppressed overnight May 20
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Russia launched 154 strike UAVs (Shahed-type and others) plus decoy drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile overnight May 19–20. Ukrainian air defenses said 131 UAVs were shot dow…
NATO outlines eastern flank deterrence concept featuring an unmanned “autonomous zone”
NATO officials described an Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept that envisions an “autonomous zone” where unmanned systems, linked sensors and long-range fires would detect and target invading forces early in a c…
Lithuania issues air alert and suspends flights after suspected drone near Belarus border
Lithuanian authorities suspended flights and urged people, including national leaders, to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the border with Belarus.
Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones, Ukraine’s General Staff says
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, described as the second such hit within a week. The report indicates damage to refinery infrastructu…
Lithuania urges residents to shelter after drone incursion
Lithuanian authorities told people to shelter following a reported drone incursion into the country, according to Reuters. Details on the drone type, origin, and any damage or casualties were not provided in the snippet.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Kstovo oil refinery in Russia, causing fire
A social-media post claims Ukrainian attack drones hit the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia, igniting a fire. The post includes imagery of a burning refining unit but provides no official confirmation.
Ukrainian attack drone hits Kstovo oil refinery after Pantsir SAM misses
A post claims a Ukrainian attack drone struck the Kstovo oil refinery after a Russian Pantsir SAM failed to intercept it. The claim is based on a still image shared on social media.