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.
EU cites drone crash in Romania while discussing new sanctions on Russia
A Telegram post claims EU officials said Russia "crossed another line" due to a drone falling in Romania. The post provides no further details on the incident, timing, or damage.
Ukrainian drone attack reported in Volgograd Oblast; two dead and two injured
A Telegram report citing the regional governor says air defenses repelled a mass UAV attack in Russia's Volgograd Oblast. It reports a 60-year-old man was killed, a 55-year-old woman later died in hospital, and two other…
Russia introduces mechanism for private firms to fund procurement of anti-UAV weapons for assigned military units
A Russian report says a new mechanism allows private companies to purchase heavy-caliber weapons and equipment intended to counter UAV attacks, including anti-aircraft guns, turrets, special vehicles, and radar. The weap…
Drone reportedly hits apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two
A Russian milblog post claims a UAV crashed into a multi-story residential building in Galati, Romania, near the borders with Moldova and Ukraine, injuring two people. The post frames it as part of a broader pattern of d…
Drone attacks reported in Yaroslavl, Volgograd, Rostov and other regions in morning roundup
A Russian milblog roundup claims UAV raids led to road closures near Yaroslavl, strikes and explosions in Volgograd, and the destruction of over 80 drones in Rostov Oblast. It also reports drone attacks causing civilian …
Ukrainian drone footage shows Russian infantryman targeted, per 414th "Magyar's Birds"
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drone operators from the 414th unit "Ptakhy Madyara" filmed a Russian infantryman and implies a strike. The post provides no clear location or date of the filmed incident.
Report: Frigate Admiral Essen hit by FP-1/2 drone at Novorossiysk naval base
A Telegram post claims the Russian Navy frigate Admiral Essen (Project 11356) was struck by an FP-1/2 drone at the Novorossiysk naval base. The post says the attack occurred on the night of 23 May and includes a link to …
Drones: FP-1
Drone footage shows engagement on Pokrovsk front direction, per Omega NGU unit archive
A Telegram post claims archived footage from Ukraine's NGU unit shows a Russian occupier acting to avoid being targeted by a Ukrainian drone operator. The post references the Pokrovsk front direction and attributes the v…
Media report drones attacked three Russia-linked “shadow fleet” tankers in the Black Sea
Ukrainian-language posts citing Türkiye Today and Tribeca report that drones attacked three tankers in the Black Sea on May 28. The tanker James II was reportedly hit about 80 km north of the Turkish district of Türkeli,…
Ukraine says it seized a Russian UAV with warhead hidden in Black Sea contraband shipment
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), SBU and Navy reported dismantling a year-long smuggling channel operating via the Black Sea. During searches in Odesa and Chernivtsi regions, authorities said they seized contraband…