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.
Russia reports intercepting over 550 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks into May 17
A post citing Russian officials says Ukraine conducted large-scale drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure and the Moscow region. The claim states more than 550 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight into May …
UAE officials report drone strike caused fire at a nuclear power plant
A social media post citing Reuters says UAE officials reported a drone strike that caused a fire at a nuclear power plant. The post provides no further details on casualties or damage beyond the fire.
Russian MFA spokesperson claims overnight Ukrainian drone attack targeted Moscow
A social-media post cites a Russian MFA spokesperson alleging an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that hit civilian areas including apartment buildings and private homes. The post provides no independent verifi…
Report claims Ukrainian drone strike in Russia killed at least four people
A social-media post claims a massive Ukrainian drone strike occurred in Russia and left at least four people dead. No specific location, date of the strike, or drone type is provided in the post text.
IDF reports explosive drones launched toward troops operating in southern Lebanon; no injuries
The IDF said sirens sounded for a hostile aircraft infiltration near Misgav Am and that a suspicious aerial target fell near where IDF soldiers were operating in southern Lebanon. The IDF also reported Hezbollah launched…
Commentary discusses UAV attack on Moscow and air defense diversion
A Telegram post comments on an alleged UAV attack on Moscow, claiming no critical targets were hit and suggesting the purpose was to draw air defenses to the capital. It also mentions civilian safety issues such as lack …
Russian-linked channel claims Lancet drone destroyed Ukrainian unmanned boat near Snake Island
A Telegram post claims that on 16 May, a Zala UAV reconnaissance flight detected a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel near Snake Island, allegedly departing Odesa toward Crimea. The post says a Lancet loitering munition w…
Drone strike reported on 110 kV electrical substation near Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims a 110 kV electrical substation was struck using a "Geran" UAV in the area of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. No casualty figures or detailed damage confirmation are provided in the post.
Russia claims it downed 1,054 Ukrainian drones and sank 6 unmanned boats in the Black Sea in one day
A Telegram post cites the Russian Defense Ministry claiming that over the past day Russian forces shot down 1,054 Ukrainian UAVs and also intercepted guided bombs and rockets. It also claims six unmanned surface vessels …
Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of 26 UAV control points over past day
A Russian Telegram post reports that the 'Vostok' force grouping continued offensive actions and conducted fire strikes, claiming destruction of 26 UAV (drone) control points and damage to over 45 ground-control antennas…