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.
Russian diesel output drops further in May amid reported drone attacks on refineries
A Reuters report says Russia's diesel output fell about 10% in May, with the decline linked to the impact of drone attacks on refining infrastructure. The item references drone strikes as a contributing factor to reduced…
Russian official warns Europe to expect more drone incidents after Romania episode
A Russian official warned European countries to brace for additional drone-related incidents, referencing a prior episode involving Romania. The report frames the warning as a political/security signal rather than descri…
Putin says it is too early to confirm whether a drone that strayed into Romania was Russian
Reuters reports Vladimir Putin said it was too early to say whether a drone that strayed into Romania was Russian. The incident involves an unmanned aerial vehicle entering Romanian territory, with attribution not yet co…
NATO condemns Russian drone strike on apartment building in Romania
NATO condemned what it described as a reckless Russian drone strike that hit an apartment building in Romania, according to The Kyiv Independent. The item frames the incident within the broader Ukraine war context.
Ukrainian drone pilots simulated attacks on NATO forces during drills
A Kyiv Independent report describes Ukrainian drone pilots taking part in drills in which they "took out" NATO forces in a training scenario. The item refers to a military exercise context rather than a real-world strike…
Russian drone hits residential block in Romania, prompting NATO and EU condemnation
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania. Romanian authorities said the drone was likely hit by Ukrainian air defences and its trajectory changed before impact.
New Zealand budget funds introduction of two drone types for naval surveillance missions
New Zealand’s 2026 budget includes funding for the Royal New Zealand Navy to introduce two types of drones: one for long-duration surveillance in the south-west Pacific and another polar-capable system to operate from na…
Romania says Russian drone crashed into apartment block in Galati, injuring two
Romanian authorities said a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace overnight and struck a 10-story apartment block in Galati near the Ukraine border, exploding on impact. A woman and a child suffered minor injuries and …
GPS spoofing diverts Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace; incidents reported in Lithuania, Latvia, Romania and Estonia
Lithuanian and Romanian officials say Russian GPS spoofing has repeatedly diverted Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace, triggering alerts and air-defense responses. The article cites multiple incidents in May including a…
Romania to expel Russian consul after residential drone strike
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said Romania will expel the Russian consul in Constanta following a residential drone strike. The post does not provide details on casualties, damage, or the drone type.