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.
Ukraine claims strikes on Tuapse refinery and multiple Russian military sites on 27 May 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on the night of 27 May 2026 Ukrainian forces struck the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, causing a fire and smoke. The post also claims strikes on Russian air force re…
Ukraine reports 147 Shahed-type drones launched; 138 downed or suppressed overnight 27–28 May
Ukraine's General Staff reported an overnight attack involving a Kinzhal missile and 147 strike UAVs (Shahed-type and others). Air defenses said 138 drones were shot down or suppressed, with 9 drone impacts reported acro…
Shipping agency reports three tankers attacked by drones in the Black Sea
A shipping agency reported that three tankers were attacked by drones in the Black Sea. Details on damage, casualties, and the responsible party were not provided in the excerpt.
Kuwait says air defences intercepted hostile missile and drone attacks
Kuwait said its air defences were intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, according to Reuters. No further details on damage or casualties were provided in the supplied text.
IDF reports impacts from several explosive drones after sirens in northern Israel
The IDF said sirens sounded at 14:47 for a hostile aircraft infiltration in several areas of northern Israel. It reported impacts from several explosive drones and said the incident is under review.
Report claims Ukrainian forces in Dobropillia were targeted by drone strikes amid fighting near Vozdvyzhenka
A Telegram post about fighting around Vozdvyzhenka claims that Ukrainian forces spotted in Dobropillia are being destroyed by drone strikes and sometimes artillery. It also describes combat being conducted by small group…
Report claims drones used to target Russian logistics on highways
A Telegram post claims that SBS joined operations to disrupt Russian logistics on highways, noting a wider variety of drones being used. It suggests, citing comments attributed to Fedorov, that the operation has no time …
UAV reconnaissance reportedly identified Ukrainian troops and withdrawal routes near Novopavlivka
A WarGonzo post claims UAV operators conducted aerial reconnaissance on the outskirts of Novopavlivka, spotting several Ukrainian personnel and withdrawal routes, with a stated task to eliminate them. The post also descr…
Rybar claims Ukrainian groups in Dobropillia were hit by drone strikes amid fighting near Vozdvyzhivka
A Russian milblogger reports the capture of Vozdvyzhivka and ongoing fighting in nearby areas, citing a difficult drone environment. The post claims Ukrainian forces spotted in Dobropillia were destroyed by drone strikes…
Drone strike hits Russian logistics convoy on Luhansk–Alchevsk–Debaltseve highway
A Telegram post claims a Russian military convoy carrying ammunition was struck by drones on the Luhansk–Alchevsk–Debaltseve route in Luhansk region. The post says damaged Ural trucks and UAZ vans are shown, but provides…