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.

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doctrine-change2026-05-191 source · conf 45

Russia warns Baltic states over alleged Ukrainian plan to use Latvian airspace for drone attacks

A social-media post cites Russian intelligence claims that Ukraine wants to use Latvian airspace for drone attacks. Russia is quoted warning it would strike “decision-making centers” if Baltic states allow this.

strike2026-05-17🇦🇪 Barakah nuclear power plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 58

UNSC to discuss Iran's 17 May drone strike causing fire at Barakah nuclear power plant in UAE

A post says the UN Security Council will hold an open briefing on 19 May to discuss an alleged Iranian drone strike on 17 May that caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.

civilian-incident2026-05-191 source · conf 62

Baltic Air Policing fighter jet shoots down off-course drone near Lake Võrtsjärv, Estonia

Estonia reported that a fighter jet from the Baltic Air Policing mission shot down a UAV near Lake Võrtsjärv around noon on Tuesday after an air raid alert. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said it was likely a Ukr…

civilian-incident2026-05-191 source · conf 62

Baltic Air Policing jet shot down a drone over Estonia near Lake Võrtsjärv

A Baltic Air Policing fighter jet reportedly shot down a drone over Estonia near Lake Võrtsjärv. Estonia's defence minister said it was likely a Ukrainian strike UAV that went off course.

civilian-incident2026-05-191 source · conf 35

Social media post claims a person struck a drone three times before it exploded

A social media post claims a person hit a drone three times and it exploded on the third hit. No location, date of occurrence, or verifiable details are provided in the text.

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia; near Semybratovo, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 62

Ukraine reports drone strikes on Kstovo refinery and Yaroslavl-3 pumping station in Russia

A post claims Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on May 18 and 19 against two Russian energy facilities: the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo and the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station near Semybrato…

strike2026-05-19🇮🇱 Qana of Galilee village1 source · conf 55

Drone strike reported to hit a parked car in Qana of Galilee

A social media post reports that a drone strike hit a car parked in Qana of Galilee village. No casualties or further damage details are provided in the post.

strike2026-05-191 source · conf 62

Survivors describe Iranian drone strike on U.S. command post in Kuwait that killed six soldiers

A CBS News post says survivors had requested more medical support before an Iranian drone strike hit a U.S. command post in Kuwait, killing six U.S. soldiers. The post frames the incident as occurring within the first 24…

strike2026-05-19🇷🇺 Yaroslavl refinery, Yaroslavl, Russia1 source · conf 55

Drone strike reported at Yaroslavl refinery; multiple Russian airports temporarily closed

A social-media post claims a drone strike hit the Yaroslavl refinery again and says six airports across Russia were closed. The post provides no direct evidence or official confirmation in the text shown.

strike2026-05-19🇷🇺 Ryazan oil refinery, Ryazan, Russia1 source · conf 45

Claimed Ukrainian drone strike on Ryazan oil refinery referenced in social media post

A social media post claims footage shows a Ukrainian drone strike on the Ryazan oil refinery. The post says the incident occurred in mid-January of the previous year, but provides no additional verification or details.