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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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strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 College in Starobilsk (Starobelsk), Luhansk region, Ukraine1 source · conf 52

Telegram post alleges Ukrainian drones struck a college in Starobilsk

A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones hit a college in Starobilsk, stating it was a civilian educational facility with no military objects. The post characterizes the strike as a crime but provides no casualty figures …

strike2026-05-22🇺🇦 Ukraine (unspecified locations)1 source · conf 55

Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian defense industry and long-range UAV assembly and storage sites

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that over the past day its forces struck a Ukrainian defense-industry enterprise, energy facilities, and workshops and storage locations for long-range UAVs. It also claimed air defenses…

strike2026-05-22🇺🇦 Northwest of Oleksandrohrad toward Lisne; areas of Vozdvyzhenka, Komsomolske, and Verkhniia Tersa (frontline zone, Ukraine)1 source · conf 55

Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of over 30 UAV control points in frontline areas

A Russian Telegram report about the 'Vostok' force grouping claims ongoing combat operations and states that over the past day its forces destroyed more than 30 UAV (drone) control points. The post provides no specific s…

strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 посёлок Ветеринарное, Харьковская область, Украина1 source · conf 48

Telegram post claims FPV drones killed two Ukrainian soldiers near Veterynarne

A Telegram channel alleges that two Ukrainian soldiers (brothers Vitaliy and Oleksandr) were killed by FPV-drone operators near the settlement of Veterynarne. The post is framed around an interrogation of a captured Ukra…

strike🇺🇦 Student dormitory, Starobilsk, Luhansk region (LNR), Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Starobilsk reported to kill 12, with people missing under rubble

A Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces struck a student dormitory in Starobilsk, with the LNR head publishing names of killed and injured. The post reports the death toll rose to 12 and says nine people are still being …

strike2026-05-23🇷🇺 Multiple locations including Moscow, Sevastopol, Novorossiysk, Kaluga Oblast, Rostov Oblast, Bryansk Oblast, Belgorod Oblast (Russia); also mentions strikes on Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (Ukraine)1 source · conf 58

Report claims multiple UAV attacks and interceptions across Russia and Ukraine on 23 May 2026

A Russian milblog roundup claims overnight UAV raids were repelled over Moscow and Sevastopol, with a fire reported at a Novorossiysk oil depot and drone shootdowns reported in Kaluga and Rostov regions. It also alleges …

strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 Pokrovsk direction (front sector), Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian unit video shows Russian troops hit by mines on trails on Pokrovsk front

A Telegram post shares footage claiming Russian troops are repeatedly blown up on trails mined by Ukrainian sappers and pilots. The post attributes the video to the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukrai…

strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 район Покровська, Донецька область, Україна1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian kamikaze drones reportedly strike Russian assault unit near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast

A Telegram post claims Ukrainian kamikaze drones operated by the 414th brigade "Birds of Magyar" destroyed a company of Russian assault troops near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. The post references video footage published …

strike🇺🇦 Russian-occupied areas of Luhansk Oblast, including Luhansk, Kadiivka, Bilokurakyne, Sievierodonetsk Raion and Svatove Raion, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

SBU and Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces report strikes on logistics and bases in Luhansk region

A Telegram post claims the SBU and the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces conducted multiple strikes on Russian-occupied logistics sites and bases across Luhansk region. It alleges destruction of a troop loc…

strike🇷🇺 Gubakha, Perm Krai, Russia (Metafrax chemical plant mentioned)1 source · conf 55

Drones and explosions reported in Gubakha, Perm Krai; chemical plant allegedly hit

A Telegram post claims UAVs were seen over Gubakha in Russia's Perm Krai and explosions were heard. An update says locals confirm three strikes on the Metafrax chemical industry plant; consequences are unknown.