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.
UN urges protection of nuclear sites after reported drone strike on Emirati plant
A post claims the UN emphasized protecting nuclear sites following a drone strike on an industrial plant in the United Arab Emirates. The post provides no additional details on the exact site, damage, or casualties.
Drone strike caused fire near Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3; off-site power restored, IAEA says
A post citing the IAEA says the UAE restored off-site power to Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant a day after a drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator near the site.
Post references past Ukrainian drone strike on Ryazan oil refinery
A social-media post says a circulating video is real but not from the claimed incident, asserting it actually shows a Ukrainian drone strike on the Ryazan oil refinery from over a year earlier. No additional details on d…
Drone strike reported near UAE nuclear power plant amid Iran war ceasefire concerns
A post reports a drone strike near the UAE's only nuclear power plant, highlighting perceived vulnerability of civilian energy infrastructure and the fragility of an Iran war ceasefire. No casualty or damage details are …
US seeks access to Ukrainian drone technology and IP as part of pending defense deal
A report says the US Department of Defense is seeking transfer of technology and access to intellectual property from Ukraine as part of a drone-related deal awaiting high-level approval. The DoD has asked to test Ukrain…
IDF reports Hezbollah explosive drone fell near Israel-Lebanon border by Shomera
The IDF said an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell in Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border, with shrapnel fragments identified in the community of Shomera. No injuries were reported; the statement als…
Ukraine reportedly used new BARS loitering munitions in May 17 attack on Moscow region
A post claims that during a mass attack on Moscow and the Moscow region on 17 May, Ukraine for the first time used new jet-powered loitering munitions from the BARS family. The models named are RS-1 BARS and BARS-SM Glad…
Russian authorities report large UAV attack on Moscow region on 16–17 May with damage and casualties
The post says Russian authorities reported the largest UAV attack on the Moscow region during the night of 16–17 May and the following morning. It mentions infrastructure damage near Sheremetyevo, at enterprises in Zelen…
Strelkov comments on UAV attacks on Moscow and air defense limits
A Telegram post discusses an alleged hostile UAV air strike on Moscow, describing it as expected and likely not the last. It argues Moscow-area air defenses cannot cover all targets and claims the opponent has increased …
Lithuanian FM says Lithuanian schoolchildren are learning to operate drones for future war
A Telegram post cites Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys saying Lithuanian schoolchildren are already being taught to operate drones as preparation for a future conflict. The post frames this alongside comments …