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.
Ukrainian official says Russian frigate Admiral Essen was in drone strike zone in Novorossiysk
A Ukrainian Telegram post cites the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces saying the frigate "Admiral Essen" and a Project 1239 ship were within range/engagement zone of Ukrainian drones in Novorossiysk. The ext…
Report claims Ukrainian heavy drone "Vampir" dropped anti-tank mines on a dugout, killing five
A Telegram post describes a Russian serviceman filming the aftermath of a strike on a dugout allegedly hit by a Ukrainian heavy drone of the "Vampir" type. The post claims several anti-tank mines were dropped and five so…
Kyiv reported under massive attack involving missiles and UAVs
A Telegram post reports the capital is under a massive attack by various types of missiles and UAVs and urges residents to remain in shelters until the all-clear.
UAV hits 24-story residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, fire reported
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a UAV strike hitting a 24-story residential building in the Solomianskyi district. A fire was reported around the 20th floor.
Air defense engages Shahed drones over Kyiv; three reported injured
A Telegram post reports anti-Shahed air-defense activity in Kyiv and says three people were injured. No further details on damage or exact strike locations are provided.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of mass missile and UAV attack on the capital
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel warned that the capital is under a massive attack involving various types of missiles and UAVs, urging residents to stay in shelters until the all-clear.
Ukraine General Staff reports 4,177 Russian kamikaze-drone uses and a UAV control point destroyed on May 23
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 4,177 kamikaze drones over the day and that Ukrainian forces destroyed or suppressed 190 UAVs on the Pokrovsk direction, including destroying one UAV control poin…
Russian strikes injure civilians in Odesa and Kharkiv oblasts; drones reported over Kyiv
A report says Russian strikes injured civilians in Odesa and Kharkiv oblasts, while drones were reported over Kyiv. The item indicates an overnight/ongoing aerial attack context but provides no specific drone model detai…
Russian drone strike hits funeral procession in Sumy, killing 1 and injuring 14
A Russian drone struck a funeral procession in Sumy, Ukraine, described as a cynical attack. The report says 1 person was killed and 14 were injured.
Report claims Ukraine launched its biggest drone strike on Russia
A reposted Forces News item suggests Ukraine carried out its largest drone strike against Russia, framing it as a new phase of drone warfare. The post provides no specific target locations, damage details, or drone types…