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 reports repelling overnight attack by 67 Shahed-type drones; 56 downed or suppressed
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched 67 attack UAVs (including Shahed-type and other models) overnight into 8 May, with 56 drones downed or suppressed by air defenses. It said 11 drones hit targets at 8 loca…
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire with drone attacks
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Victory Day ceasefire, reporting responses to hundreds of drone attacks within hours of the truce beginning. The report does not specify exact strike locations or casu…
Ukraine reportedly launches dozens of drones at Moscow ahead of Victory Day parade
The Kyiv Independent reports that Ukraine launched dozens of drones toward Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day parade. The report indicates a large-scale drone attack attempt targeting the Russian capital, though specif…
OSINT analysts report drone strike near Russian base in Grozny area, Chechnya
A social-media post citing OSINT analysts claims a drone strike occurred near a Russian military base in the Grozny area of Chechnya. No official confirmation or damage/casualty details are provided in the post.
Lebanese army reportedly uses drone to strike wanted suspect in Baalbek
A social-media post claims the Lebanese army used a drone to strike a wanted suspect in Baalbek, describing it as a rare domestic drone deployment. No casualty details are provided in the post.
Hezbollah claims drone strike on Israeli position in Bayada, South Lebanon
Hezbollah said it carried out a drone strike targeting an Israeli position in Bayada in southern Lebanon. The post provides no details on damage or casualties.
Israeli drone strike targets a motorcycle in Houmine El Tahta, southern Lebanon
A post reports an Israeli drone strike targeting a motorcycle in Houmine El Tahta in the Nabatieh District of southern Lebanon. No casualties or damage details are provided in the text.
Report claims drone strike in South Waziristan killed four children
A social-media post reports that a drone strike in South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killed four children. No additional details on the perpetrator, exact site, or targets are provided in the post.
Strike drone reportedly hits Russian military base in Khankala near Grozny
A social-media post claims that on the morning of May 8 a strike drone attacked a Russian military base in Grozny. It says one drone struck the Khankala base, where Russia’s 42nd Guards Motor Rifle Division headquarters …
Report: Four children killed in alleged drone strike in Ghwa Khwa, Hangu
A social media post claims four children from the same family were killed in a drone strike in Ghwa Khwa, Hangu district. The post also mentions a separate shelling incident in Dorri Banda that reportedly killed four mor…