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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strike2026-05-19🇦🇪 Near the UAE's only nuclear power plant (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant area), United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 62

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 …

deployment2026-05-19🇺🇦 Ukraine (Kyiv mentioned as source of statement); United States (DoD request)1 source · conf 62

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…

strike2026-05-18🇮🇱 Shomera, near the Israel-Lebanon border, Israel1 source · conf 78

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…

strike2026-05-17🇷🇺 Moscow and Moscow Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 58

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…

strike2026-05-17🇷🇺 Moscow region, including Sheremetyevo area, Zelenograd, Dubna, and Kapotnya (Moscow), Russia1 source · conf 62

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…

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia1 source · conf 55

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 …

doctrine-change2026-05-18🇷🇺 Lithuania (training/education referenced by Lithuanian foreign minister)1 source · conf 62

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 …

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Zaporizhzhia direction (frontline sector), Ukraine1 source · conf 55

Russian 58th Army drone operators claim strikes on Ukrainian vehicles in Zaporizhzhia direction

A Telegram post claims drone operators of Russia's 58th Army destroyed Ukrainian military transport vehicles and burned enemy ground robotic demining systems on the Zaporizhzhia front. The post describes drones as the ma…

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Black Sea, near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island1 source · conf 62

Lancet loitering munition reportedly destroys Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel near Zmiinyi Island

A post claims a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel (USV) was detected by a ZALA Z-16 UAV near Zmiinyi Island and then struck by a ZALA Lancet loitering munition. The USV allegedly departed from Odesa and was heading towar…

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Ras an-Naqoura (Ras-an-Nakure), southern Lebanon1 source · conf 62

Hezbollah claims FPV drone strike on soldiers at military site in Ras an-Naqoura, southern Lebanon

A Telegram post says Hezbollah published footage of an FPV drone attack targeting a gathering of soldiers at a military facility in Ras an-Naqoura in southern Lebanon. No casualty or damage figures are provided in the po…