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.
IDF soldier killed in reported Hezbollah drone strike; Netanyahu pays tribute
A post reports that a 24-year-old Israeli soldier was killed in a Hezbollah drone strike and says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid an emotional tribute. The post does not provide the exact location or timing of the…
Drone strike hits vehicle near Unity Tower in Gaza City, killing Hamas financial official and son
A social media post reports that a drone struck a vehicle near the Unity Tower in Gaza City. It claims Hamas financial official Baha Baroud and his son were killed in the strike, attributed to Israel.
Post cites Hezbollah drone strike videos indicating evolving tactics against Israel
A social-media post links to a report about Hezbollah-released drone strike videos and claims they show evolving tactics used against Israel. The post itself does not provide details on a specific strike’s time, place, o…
Teen injured after drone detonation at private home in Shebekino
A 14-year-old boy was wounded after a drone detonated on the grounds of a private house in Shebekino. The blast damaged windows, the facade and a fence, and broke glazing at a neighboring property.
US Army orders 3,000 Anduril Barracuda-500M ground-launched cruise missiles
A post reports the US Army ordered 3,000 Anduril Industries Barracuda-500M (SLB-500M) ground-launched cruise missiles and 60 containerized launchers. Deliveries are said to be scheduled from 2027 to 2030 at about 1,000 m…
Russian developer describes Citadel-NPZ automated interceptor system for long-range Ukrainian UAVs
A Telegram post quotes a developer describing an automated system and interceptor UAV concept (“Цитадель-НПЗ”) intended to intercept long-range Ukrainian drones, reportedly aimed at protecting facilities such as refineri…
Report claims ongoing drone attack attempt led to closure of Crimean Bridge
A Telegram post claims the Crimean Bridge has been closed since around 02:00 due to an ongoing, low-intensity attack being repelled under safety procedures. The post alleges Ukraine is attempting to disrupt traffic to Cr…
Drone fell near Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant power units; no detonation reported
A Telegram post citing the Zaporizhzhia NPP claims a UAV fell near the plant’s power units and did not detonate. The post says radiation levels remained normal and there were no casualties or damage.
Report claims mass overnight UAV attacks across Russia and drone strikes in Donetsk region on 16 May 2026
A Russian milblog summary claims 138 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over multiple Russian regions overnight, with attempted strikes including the Azot plant near Nevinnomyssk and disruptions near the Crimean Bridge. It al…
Drone unit "Black Swan" posts footage of strike on soldier on Zaporizhzhia front
A Telegram post claims to show drone-operator footage from the "Black Swan" strike UAV unit of Ukraine's 225th Separate Assault Regiment on the Zaporizhzhia front. The post links to a video channel but provides no verifi…