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.
Jet-powered UAVs reported in northwest Chernihiv region near Belarus border heading west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in the northwest of Chernihiv Oblast along the border with Belarus, moving on a westward course. No impacts or casualties were mentioned.
UAV reported heading toward Chernihiv from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV moving toward Chernihiv from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
UAV reported in southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force reports the presence of a UAV in the south of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties are described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAVs near Sumy and Hlukhiv heading west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported hostile UAVs in the vicinity of Sumy heading southwest and near Hlukhiv (Sumy region) heading west. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV movement in Sumy and Chernihiv regions toward Chernihiv
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports UAVs observed near/by Nyzy in Sumy region and UAVs moving toward Chernihiv from the north. No impacts or casualties are mentioned.
Ukraine General Staff reports 4,452 Russian kamikaze drone attacks and 2,213 shellings on May 31, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that on May 31, 2026, Russian forces conducted 58 airstrikes and used 4,452 kamikaze drones against Ukrainian positions and civilian settlements. The update also states that 183 enemy UAV…
AUKUS announces joint development of payloads for uncrewed undersea vehicles under Pillar II
AUKUS defence ministers announced a Pillar II signature project to develop payloads and enabling systems for partners’ uncrewed undersea vehicles, with delivery starting in 2027. The announcement was made alongside broad…
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Post discusses UAV strikes targeting Crimea’s energy infrastructure and fuel trucks on the R280 highway
A Telegram post claims enemy UAVs are frequently aimed at striking Crimea’s energy infrastructure and that attacks on fuel trucks on the R280 highway seek to cause a fuel shortage. It also asserts logistics may be shifte…
Post claims Hornet drones patrol roads in Donetsk region and strike targets up to 150 km away
A Telegram post claims that 'Hornet' drones have been used since spring 2025 to patrol roads in the DPR/Donetsk region and autonomously strike identified targets. It alleges these drones contribute to logistics and fuel …
Report lists Shahed-type drone strikes across Ukraine on 30–31 May 2026, incl. near Rivne fuel depot
A Telegram post provides a timeline of reported explosions across multiple Ukrainian regions on 30–31 May 2026, attributing many to 'Geran/Gerbera' loitering munitions (Shahed-type drones). It also claims video shows aft…