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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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civilian-incident2026-05-23🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Drone explodes in Kyiv after hitting a construction crane and falling

A Telegram post reports an explosion from a drone in Kyiv after it struck a construction crane and then fell. The author уточняет that it was not a shootdown but an impact with the crane followed by a fall.

civilian-incident2026-05-22🇷🇺 Belgorod Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 58

WarGonzo says its team came under FPV drone attack in Belgorod Oblast

A WarGonzo post claims Belgorod Oblast is regularly hit by Ukrainian drones, including fixed-wing UAVs and FPV drones targeting civilian infrastructure and transport. It says the WarGonzo team was caught in such an attac…

civilian-incident2026-05-23🇺🇦 Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Russian soldier films aftermath of ground robotic drone hitting a mine in Donetsk Oblast

A post claims a Russian serviceman filmed the aftermath of a ground robotic drone/UGV that struck a mine while transporting wounded and dead in Donetsk Oblast. The incident reportedly resulted in fatalities among those b…

civilian-incident2026-05-23🇺🇦 Unspecified location (likely Ukraine/Russia frontline area)1 source · conf 48

Russian "Yolka" interceptor drone fails to down a Ukrainian UAV, video shows

A Telegram post claims a Russian "Yolka" system attempted to shoot down a Ukrainian UAV, but the interceptor drone ricocheted off the aircraft. The post links to a video as evidence.

civilian-incident2026-05-23🇷🇺 Lake Drīdzis, Latvia1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian drone reportedly fell into Lake Drīdzis in Latvia and exploded

A post claims a Ukrainian UAV fell into Lake Drīdzis in Latvia and exploded upon contacting the water. No casualties were reported, and officials/services were said to be working at the site.

civilian-incident2026-05-22🇷🇺 Grayvoron, Belgorod Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 62

Drones attributed to Ukraine reportedly damaged a civilian home roof in Grayvoron, Belgorod region

A Telegram post claims that drones from Ukraine struck in Grayvoron, damaging the roof of a local resident's home. The post describes ongoing shelling and civilian life continuing under threat, without specifying exact d…

civilian-incident2026-05-22🇷🇺 Yasnye Zori village, Belgorodsky District (Belgorod Oblast), Russia1 source · conf 72

Ukrainian drone detonates at enterprise site in Yasnye Zori, Belgorod region; one man injured

A drone reportedly launched by Ukraine detonated on the territory of an enterprise in Yasnye Zori village, Belgorod district. A man sustained a blast injury and minor shrapnel wounds to his leg and sought medical help at…

civilian-incident2026-05-22🇷🇺 Multiple locations in Russia: Moscow approaches (Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo), Tula Oblast, Kaluga (Kaluga Oblast), Yaroslavl approaches, Unecha (Bryansk Oblast), Belaya Berezka (Trubchevsky District, Bryansk Oblast), Novaya Tavolzhanka and Shebekino (Belgorod Oblast)1 source · conf 58

Multiple drone attacks and interceptions reported across several Russian regions on 22 May 2026

A Russian milblog roundup claims multiple UAVs were shot down near Moscow and in Tula and Kaluga regions, with minor damage reported in Kaluga. It also reports civilian casualties from drone/FPV incidents in Bryansk and …

civilian-incident🇷🇺 Striguny village, Belgorod Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian UAV strike reportedly wounds four civilians in Striguny village, Belgorod region

A Russian milblogger claims a Ukrainian UAV strike hit near the village of Striguny in Russia's Belgorod border area, wounding four civilians. The post also mentions ongoing shelling of infrastructure in the region causi…

civilian-incident2026-05-21🇷🇺 Suzemka, Bryansk Oblast, Russia1 source · conf 58

Report says FPV drone hit a car in Suzemka, Bryansk Oblast, wounding driver

A Russian milblog roundup claims Ukrainian forces used an FPV drone to strike a vehicle in Suzemka, Bryansk Oblast, wounding a Miratorg driver. It also reports drone strikes on cars in Belgorod Oblast that wounded multip…