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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.