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.
Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy visits site
The report says Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Kyiv since the war began, using hundreds of drones and missiles. Zelenskyy spoke to Al Jazeera at the site of the attacks in Kyiv.

Post claims Ukraine launched four drones and Russia conducted a mass strike on Kyiv
A Telegram post alleges Ukraine launched four drones targeting Starlink terminals and that Russia responded with a mass attack on Kyiv, claiming only two deaths. It also discusses a purported Russian missile strike using…
Russia claims large-scale strikes on Ukraine using missiles and drones across 149 areas
Russia's Defense Ministry reported strikes on infrastructure and logistics targets in Ukraine using various missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The opposing side claimed about 50 missiles and more than 700 drones were…
Report lists Russian drone strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions on 23 May 2026
A Telegram post claims Russian forces conducted strikes on Ukrainian energy and other targets, including the use of attack UAVs. The chronology lists multiple explosions attributed to Geran/Gerbera drones and other weapo…
IDF says Hezbollah explosive drone detonated in Israel near Lebanon border with no injuries
The IDF reported that an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah detonated in Israeli territory near the Israel–Lebanon border. No injuries were reported.

Report: Russian missiles and Geran UAV waves strike multiple sites in Kyiv
A Russian strike package reportedly hit multiple industrial, administrative and infrastructure sites across Kyiv and nearby areas overnight, causing fires. The post claims several waves of Geran UAVs were used alongside …
Milblog claims Ukrainian drones struck Starobilsk, causing deaths and injuries, amid wider UAV attacks in Russia
A Russian milblog summary claims Ukrainian UAVs conducted mass raids on rear regions of Russia from 16–22 May 2026, with 4,184 fixed-wing-type drones reportedly shot down. It alleges a drone attack on Starobilsk hit a tr…
Ukrainian drone targets Russian occupier despite use of flares, video posted
A Telegram post claims a Ukrainian drone struck or pursued a Russian serviceman who attempted to evade it by firing thermal flares. The post links to a video as purported evidence, but provides no clear time or location …
SBU and Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces report drone strikes on targets across Luhansk region
Ukraine's SBU and the Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces reported precision drone strikes using FirePoint-2 against logistics and military infrastructure in occupied areas of Luhansk region. The post claims damage to …
Ukrainian drone unit posts video of strike on person crossing barbed wire
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drone operators from the 414th brigade “Birds of Magyar” struck an individual attempting to cross a barbed-wire obstacle. The post references video footage published via a linked Telegram…