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.
General Staff reports strike causing fire at Lukoil Nizhny Novgorod refinery and damage at Yaroslavl-3 station
Ukraine’s General Staff claimed a strike hit the AVT-6 primary oil processing unit at the Lukoil-Nizhegorodorgsintez refinery, causing a fire. It also reported preliminary damage to four storage tanks at the Yaroslavl-3 …
HUR Raven Group reports FPV drone strikes against Russian targets in Zaporizhzhia direction
Ukraine's HUR-affiliated Raven Group claims ongoing FPV-drone operations on the Zaporizhzhia front, targeting Russian positions and equipment. The post lists MLRS, artillery, armored vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and am…
Ukraine reports strikes on Kstovo refinery and Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station, plus multiple command posts
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on 19 May and overnight into 20 May 2026 against multiple targets, including the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorodorgsintez refinery near Kstovo and the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station in Se…
Ukraine reports Russian Shahed-type drone attack; 131 UAVs downed/suppressed overnight May 20
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Russia launched 154 strike UAVs (Shahed-type and others) plus decoy drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile overnight May 19–20. Ukrainian air defenses said 131 UAVs were shot dow…
Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones, Ukraine’s General Staff says
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, described as the second such hit within a week. The report indicates damage to refinery infrastructu…
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Kstovo oil refinery in Russia, causing fire
A social-media post claims Ukrainian attack drones hit the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia, igniting a fire. The post includes imagery of a burning refining unit but provides no official confirmation.
Ukrainian attack drone hits Kstovo oil refinery after Pantsir SAM misses
A post claims a Ukrainian attack drone struck the Kstovo oil refinery after a Russian Pantsir SAM failed to intercept it. The claim is based on a still image shared on social media.
Video claims Russian Geran-Seeker drone strikes on energy infrastructure, train, buildings and warehouses
A social-media post shares video said to show Russia’s 50th Unmanned Systems Brigade conducting Geran-Seeker drone strikes against energy infrastructure, a train, buildings, and alleged warehouses. The post does not spec…
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.