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.
Israeli drone strike hits ambulance in southern Lebanon, injuring three
A post reports that an Israeli drone strike hit an ambulance in southern Lebanon, injuring three people, despite an ongoing ceasefire. No further details on the exact town or extent of damage are provided in the text.
Fire reported at Yaroslavl oil refinery after alleged Ukrainian drone strike
A social media post claims Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery in western Russia, causing a large fire. The post links the timing to the day before Russia’s Victory Day on May 9.
Report: U.S. strikes Iranian ports Bandar Abbas and Qeshm near Strait of Hormuz; drones reportedly involved in attacks on U.S. ships
A social-media post citing unnamed officials claims U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian port areas at Bandar Abbas and Qeshm near the Strait of Hormuz. The post also alleges U.S. destroyers in the Strai…
US forces strike missile and drone launch sites and other targets in Iran
A post reports that US forces struck missile and drone launch sites and other targets in Iran. The strikes were described as a response to alleged Iranian attacks on three American destroyers.
Iranian media claims missile/drone response to US action against Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman
A post cites Iranian state media PressTV claiming the Iranian Navy launched missiles and drones in response to a US strike/action against an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. It notes US CENTCOM and Western reports…
Drone strike reported to spark fire at Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia
A social media post claims a deep-strike drone attack by Ukrainian forces caused a massive fire at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia. The post does not provide casualty figures or independent confirmat…
Drone strike reportedly hit JV Innovation tanker near Strait of Hormuz, causing deck fire
A post citing The Wall Street Journal and other maritime reporting claims an IRGC drone strike hit the Marshall Islands-flagged, Chinese-owned JV Innovation tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, causing a deck fire.…
Report: IRGC drone strike caused fire on tanker JV Innovation near Strait of Hormuz
A post claims multiple sources confirmed an IRGC drone strike on the Marshall Islands-flagged, Chinese-owned tanker JV Innovation near the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, causing a deck fire. The crew was reported safe, and t…
UAV strike reported in Rovenky, Luhansk region, with video shared
A social-media post reports a series of strikes in Rovenky in Ukraine's Luhansk region and shares a video claimed to show the moment of a UAV strike. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post text.
Post claims Russian troops shot down an incoming Ukrainian strike drone
A social-media post shares footage it claims shows Russian troops destroying an incoming Ukrainian strike drone. The post does not specify the exact location or date of the incident beyond the posting time.