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.
Ukraine launches major drone strike reported in and around Moscow
A post claims Ukraine carried out its biggest drone strike on Russia in more than a year, with attacks reported in and around Moscow. Details on damage or casualties are not provided in the post.
Ryazan Oil Refinery halts operations after reported drone strike
A post claims the Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia suspended operations following a drone strike on May 15. The refinery is described as accounting for nearly 5% of Russia’s total refining capacity.
Drone strike reportedly kills 28 at market in West Kordofan, Sudan
A social media post citing Joy Online and a rights group claims a drone strike hit a market in Sudan’s West Kordofan, killing 28 people. The post provides no further details on the perpetrator or exact location.
UAE labels reported drone strike on Barakah nuclear plant a terrorist attack
A post claims the UAE called a drone strike on the Barakah nuclear power plant a terrorist attack. It also alleges the UAVs were launched from Iraq, but no further details are provided in the text.
Claimed Ukrainian strike on Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea on May 16–17
A social-media post claims Ukrainian forces struck Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea on May 16–17, damaging air-defense and airfield infrastructure. The post alleges destruction of Pantsyr-S2 and S-400-related assets an…
Drone strike in Odesa reportedly hits energy facility, causing major power outage
A social media post reports a massive drone strike on Odesa that hit an energy facility. The post claims tens of thousands were left without electricity and restoration work is ongoing.
Post claims strike package targeted UAV control stations and S-400 data link nodes
A social-media post states that UAV control stations and an S-400 data link were included in the same strike package, aiming at kill-chain nodes rather than just launchers. No location, date of the strike, actors, or dam…
Post alleges drone attack near Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE
A social-media post claims a drone attack occurred near the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates and alleges Israeli involvement while posing as Iran. The post provides no verifiable details on damage or …
Forpost brigade Apex unit reports strike on positions used to launch FPV drones
A social-media post claims soldiers from the "Apex" unit of Ukraine's "Forpost" brigade struck enemy starting positions from which FPV drones were being launched. The post links to a video but provides no clear location …
UAE condemns reported drone attack targeting Barakah nuclear power plant
A post claims UAVs targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, with the UAE condemning the incident as a terrorist act. The post alleges the drones were launched from Iraqi territory and warns of threats to crit…