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 92nd Separate Infantry Brigade reconnaissance unit requests DJI Mavic 3 drones for ISR and drops
A Telegram post solicits donations to supply a reconnaissance unit of Ukraine's 92nd Separate Infantry Brigade with DJI Mavic 3 drones. The drones are requested for aerial reconnaissance and for conducting drop attacks a…
Drones: DJI Mavic 3
Reuters: China covertly trained Russian personnel in drone operations, some later fought in Ukraine
A Reuters-linked report claims China covertly trained around 200 Russian personnel in late 2025, with courses covering strike drones, FPV drones, and counter-UAV methods. Some trainees were reportedly later identified am…
Telegram post claims FPV drone strike on Russian soldier hiding in drainage pipe
A Ukrainian Telegram channel posts a video caption claiming an FPV drone hit a Russian soldier who was hiding in a drainage pipe. The post attributes the footage to the 25th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade (25 ОШБ).
Naftogaz infrastructure in Chernihiv region reported attacked after earlier drone strikes
A Telegram post citing Naftogaz press service says Naftogaz infrastructure in Ukraine's Chernihiv region was attacked again in the evening, this time by missiles, after several facilities were attacked by drones earlier …
Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack, Reuters reports
A drone attack on May 17 caused minor damage at the Moscow oil refinery, after which operations were temporarily halted to reduce risks. Sources cited by Reuters said restarting the plant would take several days.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,662 Russian kamikaze-drone attacks in daily update
In a 19 May 2026 evening operational update, Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian forces used 5,662 kamikaze drones and conducted widespread strikes and shelling over the day. The update also claims 197 UAVs of vario…
UAV reported near Buryn, Sumy region, heading southwest toward Chernihiv region
A UAV was reported in the area of Buryn (Sumy Oblast), flying on a southwesterly course toward Chernihiv Oblast. The post appears to be an air-raid style situational update rather than a confirmed strike.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of hostile UAV groups approaching Odesa
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported that groups of hostile UAVs were approaching Odesa. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Hostile UAVs reported heading toward Kharkiv from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported hostile UAVs moving toward Kharkiv from the north. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAV groups over Black Sea heading toward Odesa
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported groups of hostile UAVs in the Black Sea waters moving toward Odesa from the east. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.