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.
Drone-operator footage shows strike on Zaporizhzhia front direction
A Telegram post claims to show footage from drone operators of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment on the Zaporizhzhia front direction. The post implies a drone strike against enemy personnel, but provides no verifiable de…
Ukraine’s 37th Marine Brigade reports April combat results, including downing 135 enemy UAVs
A Telegram post citing Ukraine’s 37th Separate Marine Brigade claims April results on the Oleksandrivskyi direction, including 274 enemy personnel killed and multiple vehicles destroyed. It also reports 135 enemy UAVs we…
Ukrainian soldier describes close encounter with Russian Lancet loitering munition
A Ukrainian assault soldier nicknamed “Tatarin” recounts a duel/engagement with a Russian “Lancet” loitering munition, noting it carried about 20 kg of explosives. The post is a personal narrative and does not specify th…
Ukraine reports overnight Russian drone strikes of various types; nearly 90 strike drones neutralized
Ukraine’s General Staff said Russia conducted overnight drone strikes of various types alongside missile and air attacks. It reported Ukrainian forces neutralized nearly 90 strike drones and cited continued attacks affec…
Ukraine reports 108 attack drones launched overnight May 5–6; 89 shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that from 18:00 on May 5 through the night of May 6, Russia launched 108 attack UAVs (including Shahed-type and decoys), alongside missiles. Ukraine says air defenses shot down or suppres…
Sudan blames Ethiopia and UAE for recent drone attacks and recalls ambassador
Sudan reported recent drone attacks that disrupted a period of relative calm and said it is recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia. The government blamed Ethiopia and the UAE for the attacks, according to the report.
Two killed in missile and drone strike in Russia’s Chuvashia region, CNN reports
A long-range missile and drone strike hit Russia’s Chuvashia region, described as a rare Ukrainian attack deep inside Russia. The post reports two people were killed.
Russian drone strike hits kindergarten in Sumy, killing security guard
A post claims a Russian drone strike hit a kindergarten in Sumy, killing a woman working as a security guard. Two other women were reportedly injured and hospitalized.
Drone strike hits Pysarivka village in Kharkiv region, three injured
A drone strike reportedly hit the village of Pysarivka in Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region, on Wednesday morning. The post claims three people were injured.
Drone strike hits kindergarten building in central Sumy, officials say
Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces carried out a drone strike on central Sumy, hitting a kindergarten building. The report was attributed to the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration and the act…