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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV south of Romny heading toward Chernihiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV detected south of Romny in Sumy region. The drone is said to be flying toward Chernihiv region in the direction of Dihtiari–Sribne.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV east of Kryvyi Rih heading north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV detected east of Kryvyi Rih, flying north. The same post also mentions guided bomb launches toward Donetsk region and eastern Dnipropetrovsk region.
UAVs reported north and south of Lebedyn in Sumy region heading west
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs detected to the north and south of Lebedyn in Sumy Oblast. The drones were said to be moving west.
UAV reported in northern Chernihiv region heading west
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Chernihiv Oblast moving west. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukraine General Staff reports Russian use of 5,984 kamikaze drones over the day
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted 52 airstrikes and used 5,984 kamikaze drones during the day, alongside extensive shelling across multiple fronts. The update also claims 232 UAVs of various …
Ukraine reports strikes on Russian targets including UAV control points and air defense sites
Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on 21 May and overnight into 22 May 2026 against multiple Russian targets, including air defense assets, command/observation posts, logistics depots, and troop concentrations. The…
HMS Dragon joins French carrier strike group operating in Gulf of Aden region amid UAV threat context
The UK Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon integrated into France’s Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group operating in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa region as part of pre-positioned maritime security planning. The article re…
General Atomics CCA drone returns to flight after April 6 crash
A General Atomics Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone returned to flight following an April 6 crash. An Air Force colonel said the response supports accepting acquisition and test risk to accelerate fielding.
Teledyne FLIR highlights Rogue 1 Block 2 loitering munition upgrade at SOF Week 2026
An article about SOF Week 2026 describes the prominent presence of loitering munitions and launched effects, including Teledyne FLIR’s Rogue 1 Block 2 upgrade. The content concerns capability showcasing/fielding rather t…
CRS report cites Iranian missile and drone strikes damaging U.S. aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base
A Congressional Research Service report on Operation Epic Fury says Iranian missiles and drones struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, damaging multiple U.S. aircraft on the ground and later damaging an E-3 Sentr…
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