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.
Social media post claims drone strike caused fire at a nuclear plant in Abu Dhabi
A social media post alleges that a drone strike led to a nuclear plant catching fire, using the hashtag #AbuDhabi. The post provides no verifiable details about the facility, timing beyond the post date, or damage/casual…
U.S. Army uses FPV one-way attack drones during Balikatan 2026 counter-landing event in the Philippines
A social-media post claims that during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, the U.S. Army used FPV one-way attack drones to strike a target resembling a Chinese PLA ZBD-05 amphibious landing craft.
Post claims Ukrainian strike drone searched for logistics target in occupied Donetsk region
A social-media post claims a Ukrainian strike drone flew over a road in Russian-occupied parts of Donetsk region to find a logistics target to hit. The post provides no confirmed outcome, damage, or casualties.
Report says China covertly trained Russian personnel on drone use in China in late 2025
A Reuters-cited report alleges China’s armed forces secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel in China late last year, with training focused on drone use. The post says some trainees later returned to fight i…
Video shows Russian fiber-optic FPV drone targeting Ukrainian Liut Brigade UGV during ambush
A video post claims to show a Ukrainian Liut Brigade unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) evading a Russian 'Zhduny' fiber-optic cable FPV drone during an ambush. No casualties or damage details are provided in the post.
Video shows Merops interceptor engaging Shahed/Geran one-way attack drones
A social-media post shares what is described as the first public video of Perennial Autonomy’s Merops interceptor targeting Shahed/Geran one-way attack drones. The post does not specify where or when the engagement occur…
Locals report Ukrainian drones hit Yaroslavl oil refinery in Russia
A social media post claims Ukrainian attack drones struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery in Russia in the morning, with fire, smoke, and explosions reported near the facility. The report is based on local accounts and shared…
Russian-language post predicts mass UAV raids and adoption of interceptor drones for air defense
A Telegram post discusses expectations of future mass drone attacks involving thousands of UAVs per night and argues that air defenses will need dedicated interceptor-drone units, including jet-powered interceptors. It f…
IDF says Hezbollah explosive drone detonated in Israel near Lebanon border
The IDF reported that an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah toward IDF soldiers detonated in Israeli territory near the Israel–Lebanon border. No casualty or damage details were provided in the statement.
IDF says it intercepted a UAV that crossed from Lebanon into northern Israel
The IDF reported that sirens sounded for a hostile aircraft infiltration in several areas of northern Israel. It said a UAV crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and was intercepted.