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.
UAV reported in northern Rivne region heading toward Rokytne
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Rivne Oblast. The drone was said to be flying on a course toward Rokytne.
Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs moving from northern Chernihiv region toward Kyiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a group of UAVs in northern Chernihiv Oblast moving along the border with Belarus and heading toward Kyiv Oblast. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported flying past Staryi Saltiv toward Kharkiv, Kharkiv region
A Telegram alert reported a UAV flying past Staryi Saltiv in the direction of Kharkiv in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs moving across northern Zhytomyr, Kyiv and Chernihiv regions
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported multiple UAVs observed in northern Zhytomyr, Kyiv, and Chernihiv regions. The drones were said to be moving westward, including near Ovruch and toward Ripky/Chernihiv.
Ukraine reports strikes on Ilsky refinery, Pantsir-S1, UAV facilities and a ship across Russia and occupied Crimea
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on multiple targets on 1 June and overnight into 2 June 2026, including the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai with a confirmed fire. The statement also claims hits on a Pantsir…
Ukraine reports mass combined missile and drone attack overnight 1–2 June, main direction Kyiv
Ukraine’s General Staff reports a large combined attack on Ukraine overnight 1–2 June involving missiles and hundreds of UAVs, with Kyiv as the main direction and additional attacks on Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and P…
Ukrainian startups develop sea-drone swarms and robotic trucks to bolster defenses
A Reuters report describes Ukrainian startups working on sea-drone swarms and robotic ground vehicles to strengthen Ukraine's defenses. The piece focuses on development and fielding of unmanned systems rather than a spec…
Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight. The report said at least 12 people were killed and dozens wounded in the attacks.
Hornet loitering munition reported patrolling along R-280 highway in Zaporizhzhia region
A Telegram post claims a kamikaze UAV named "Hornet" is patrolling along the R-280 "Novorossiya" highway in the Zaporizhzhia region, searching for trucks and fuel tankers. The post frames this as drone pressure on rear-a…
IDF says it struck and killed Hezbollah missile-array unit commander in Nabatieh area
The IDF reported it conducted a strike in the Nabatieh area, killing Mohammed Mousa Mteirek, described as a unit commander in Hezbollah’s missile array. The statement alleges he was involved in planning and executing roc…