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.
Post claims CJNG recruits ex-Colombian soldiers including drone operators for fighting in Michoacán
A Telegram post alleges Mexico's CJNG cartel is recruiting former Colombian military personnel to fight in Michoacán, including drone operators. It claims the group uses cheap kamikaze drones and drone-drop systems, attr…
Report claims multiple UAV attacks and interceptions across Russia and Ukraine on 23 May 2026
A Russian milblog roundup claims overnight UAV raids were repelled over Moscow and Sevastopol, with a fire reported at a Novorossiysk oil depot and drone shootdowns reported in Kaluga and Rostov regions. It also alleges …
Rybar reports heavy drone activity affecting fighting near Hryshyne on the Dobropillia axis
A Rybar post describes Russian and Ukrainian combat actions around Hryshyne and nearby settlements on the Dobropillia direction. It notes that attempts to stabilize and advance are hindered by a very difficult drone situ…
Ukrainian unit video shows Russian troops hit by mines on trails on Pokrovsk front
A Telegram post shares footage claiming Russian troops are repeatedly blown up on trails mined by Ukrainian sappers and pilots. The post attributes the video to the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukrai…
Ukrainian kamikaze drones reportedly strike Russian assault unit near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian kamikaze drones operated by the 414th brigade "Birds of Magyar" destroyed a company of Russian assault troops near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. The post references video footage published …
Ukrainian analyst claims Russian command reconsidering use of gasoline-powered Shahed drones due to low effectiveness
A Facebook post argues that Ukraine's interceptor measures have forced Russia's military leadership to question the future use of classic gasoline-powered Shahed drones. The author claims large Shahed salvos are costly (…
SBU and Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces report strikes on logistics and bases in Luhansk region
A Telegram post claims the SBU and the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces conducted multiple strikes on Russian-occupied logistics sites and bases across Luhansk region. It alleges destruction of a troop loc…
Drones and explosions reported in Gubakha, Perm Krai; chemical plant allegedly hit
A Telegram post claims UAVs were seen over Gubakha in Russia's Perm Krai and explosions were heard. An update says locals confirm three strikes on the Metafrax chemical industry plant; consequences are unknown.
Ukrainian marines report FPV drone strike on building used as UAV control point in Oleshky
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian marines from the 34th brigade struck a building in Oleshky allegedly used by Russian forces as a UAV control point. The post says an FPV drone swarm hit as new pilots and fuel arrived, cl…
Ukraine reports Russian drone attack with 124 UAVs; 102 shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched 124 attack UAVs overnight 22–23 May, including Shahed-type drones and other models. Ukrainian air defenses said 102 drones were shot down or suppressed, with 12 impac…