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.
Report claims major drone strike on Kstovo oil refinery in Russia
A social-media post links to a YouTube video claiming a large drone strike hit the Kstovo oil refinery, described as Russia's fourth biggest. The post provides no additional details on timing, damage, or casualties.
Drone operators reportedly destroy MaxxPro vehicle and two motorcyclists near Novopavlivka
A Telegram post claims UAV operators from the 'Siberian association' destroyed a MaxxPro armored vehicle with a four-person crew and two motorcyclists during fighting near Novopavlivka. The post presents this as footage …
WarGonzo reports mass drone strikes on Ukrainian positions near Preobrazhenka on the Orikhiv axis
A Telegram post claims operators of strike UAVs from Russia's 1251st Rifle Regiment (58th Army) conducted a series of drone strikes on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near the village of Preobrazhenka on the Orikhiv dir…
Rybar claims drone-enabled strikes on Ukrainian rail infrastructure intensified in early 2026
A Rybar video roundup claims Russian strikes on Ukrainian railways, locomotive depots and other rail infrastructure have increased since early 2026, with over 130 objects hit and more than half being moving trains. The p…
Moscow residents react to reported Ukrainian drone attack
A Telegram post claims Moscow residents discussed fear and dissatisfaction after an alleged Ukrainian drone attack. The post provides reactions but no concrete details on damage, casualties, or exact timing of the incide…
Telegram post claims FPV drone strike on Russian soldier hiding in drainage pipe
A Ukrainian Telegram channel posts a video caption claiming an FPV drone hit a Russian soldier who was hiding in a drainage pipe. The post attributes the footage to the 25th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade (25 ОШБ).

Naftogaz infrastructure in Chernihiv region reported attacked after earlier drone strikes
A Telegram post citing Naftogaz press service says Naftogaz infrastructure in Ukraine's Chernihiv region was attacked again in the evening, this time by missiles, after several facilities were attacked by drones earlier …
Moscow oil refinery halted output after May 17 drone attack, Reuters reports
A drone attack on May 17 caused minor damage at the Moscow oil refinery, after which operations were temporarily halted to reduce risks. Sources cited by Reuters said restarting the plant would take several days.

Ukraine General Staff reports 5,662 Russian kamikaze-drone attacks in daily update
In a 19 May 2026 evening operational update, Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian forces used 5,662 kamikaze drones and conducted widespread strikes and shelling over the day. The update also claims 197 UAVs of vario…
Ryazan oil refinery halted output after May 15 drone attack, sources say
Sources told Reuters that Russia's Ryazan oil refinery halted output following a drone attack on May 15. The report indicates the incident disrupted refinery operations.