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.
NATO outlines eastern flank deterrence concept featuring an unmanned “autonomous zone”
NATO officials described an Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept that envisions an “autonomous zone” where unmanned systems, linked sensors and long-range fires would detect and target invading forces early in a c…
Lithuania issues air alert and suspends flights after suspected drone near Belarus border
Lithuanian authorities suspended flights and urged people, including national leaders, to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the border with Belarus.
Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery reportedly hit by Ukrainian drones, Ukraine’s General Staff says
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, described as the second such hit within a week. The report indicates damage to refinery infrastructu…
Lithuania urges residents to shelter after drone incursion
Lithuanian authorities told people to shelter following a reported drone incursion into the country, according to Reuters. Details on the drone type, origin, and any damage or casualties were not provided in the snippet.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Kstovo oil refinery in Russia, causing fire
A social-media post claims Ukrainian attack drones hit the Kstovo oil refinery in Russia, igniting a fire. The post includes imagery of a burning refining unit but provides no official confirmation.
Ukrainian attack drone hits Kstovo oil refinery after Pantsir SAM misses
A post claims a Ukrainian attack drone struck the Kstovo oil refinery after a Russian Pantsir SAM failed to intercept it. The claim is based on a still image shared on social media.
Video claims Russian Geran-Seeker drone strikes on energy infrastructure, train, buildings and warehouses
A social-media post shares video said to show Russia’s 50th Unmanned Systems Brigade conducting Geran-Seeker drone strikes against energy infrastructure, a train, buildings, and alleged warehouses. The post does not spec…
Ukraine launches major drone strike reported in and around Moscow
A post claims Ukraine carried out its biggest drone strike on Russia in more than a year, with attacks reported in and around Moscow. Details on damage or casualties are not provided in the post.
Ryazan Oil Refinery halts operations after reported drone strike
A post claims the Ryazan Oil Refinery in Russia suspended operations following a drone strike on May 15. The refinery is described as accounting for nearly 5% of Russia’s total refining capacity.
DRDO completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 UAV-launched missile near Kurnool, India
A post claims India’s DRDO successfully completed final trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 UAV-launched missile near Kurnool. The missile is described as a 12.5 kg fire-and-forget system with dual day/night seekers intend…