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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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strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Unspecified location in Ukraine (claimed by Russian "West" group)1 source · conf 52

Russian forces claim artillery strike destroyed two Ukrainian UAV launchers

A social media post claims fighters from Russia's "West" group used a laser rangefinder to direct an artillery strike that destroyed two UAV launchers belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The post links to a video b…

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)1 source · conf 55

U.S.-Iran tensions cited after UAE drone strike as oil prices hover near $110

A post references a drone strike in the United Arab Emirates in the context of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and oil prices. No details on the strike’s exact location, timing, or impacts are provided in the text.

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 Near a nuclear power plant, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 55

UAE blames drone for fire near its nuclear power plant, points to Iran or proxies

A social-media post claims the UAE blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its regional allies. The post frames the incident as a dangerous escalation but provides limited verifia…

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Moscow region, Russia1 source · conf 62

Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack killed three in Moscow region

A social-media post links to reporting that Russia said a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack occurred in the Moscow region and killed three people. The post also references separate reporting about Hezbollah drone strike…

strike2026-05-18🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia (one of the city's busiest roads)1 source · conf 55

Suspected Ukrainian drone strike sparks major fire on busy road in Moscow

A social-media post claims a suspected Ukrainian drone strike caused a huge fire and disruption on one of Moscow's busiest roads. Details on exact location, timing, and damage are not provided in the post beyond the clai…

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (nuclear plant unspecified)1 source · conf 45

Post claims drone strike hit a UAE nuclear plant amid US-Iran ceasefire tensions

A social-media post claims a drone strike hit a nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates as a US-Iran ceasefire teeters. The post provides no details on casualties, damage, or the specific facility beyond the claim and …

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Odesa and nearby Black Sea waters, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

Zelenskyy says Russian drone strike hit a Chinese commercial vessel near Odesa

A post citing President Zelenskyy says Russian drones struck in Odesa and one drone hit a commercial vessel belonging to China in the Black Sea. No casualty or damage details were provided in the post.

strike2026-05-18🇺🇦 Ukraine (exact location not specified)1 source · conf 45

Post claims two Ukrainian UAV launchers destroyed by LMUR missile and artillery strike

A social media post claims two UAV launchers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were destroyed using a laser-guided missile (LMUR) and an artillery strike. The post links to a video but provides no clear location or date of t…

strike2026-05-18🇮🇱 Northern Israel (claimed drone attack on an Iron Dome platform)1 source · conf 55

Hezbollah claims drone attack on Iron Dome platform in northern Israel amid strikes in southern Lebanon

A post reports Israeli strikes on Maarakeh in southern Lebanon and separately claims Hezbollah carried out a drone attack targeting an Iron Dome platform in northern Israel. The post provides no details on damage or casu…

strike2026-05-18🇦🇪 Near the Barakah nuclear facility, United Arab Emirates1 source · conf 45

Reported drone attack sparks fire near Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE

A social-media post claims a drone attack caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. The post says authorities reported no radiation leak or major damage, but details are not independ…