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.
UAV reported moving from Chernihiv region toward Brovary in Kyiv region
A Telegram post reports a UAV traveling from Chernihiv Oblast into Kyiv Oblast on a course toward Brovary. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV from Black Sea heading toward Chornomorske
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV flying from the Black Sea waters toward the settlement of Chornomorske. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV heading toward Smila from the north
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV flying toward Smila in Cherkasy Oblast from the north. No impact, damage, or casualties are mentioned.
Ukraine reports downing/suppressing 130 drones during overnight attack on May 15
Ukraine's General Staff reported an overnight attack involving 141 strike UAVs (Shahed-type and others) plus missiles, with air defenses downing/suppressing 130 drones. It also reported 7 drone impacts across 6 locations…
Balikatan 2026 drills in the Philippines include deployments of unmanned NMESIS missile launchers
During Balikatan 2026 (Apr 20–May 8), U.S. Marine Corps units deployed NMESIS unmanned missile launchers to multiple sites in the Batanes Island Group and conducted simulated maritime strike activities. The article descr…
NATO Crystal Arrow exercise in Latvia tests unmanned ground vehicles alongside aerial drones
During NATO’s Crystal Arrow exercise at the Sēlija training area in central Latvia, troops tested unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial drones in opposing-force scenarios. Latvian forces used the Ark Robotics Ark-1 …
Finland ends drone alert after suspected drone activity; fighter jets scrambled
Finnish defence authorities ended a drone alert after scrambling fighter jets in response to suspected drone activity. The defence chief warned more alarms could occur as the war in Ukraine continues to affect regional s…
Fire reported at Ryazan oil refinery amid alleged Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia
The Kyiv Independent reports a massive fire at Russia's Ryazan oil refinery, describing it as part of a Ukrainian drone blitz hitting multiple targets across several oblasts. The post does not provide specific casualty f…
Ukrainian drones reportedly kill four people in Ryazan, Russia, governor says
A Russian regional governor said Ukrainian drones struck the city of Ryazan, killing four people. The report was carried by Reuters.
Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended and airport has reopened
Finnish authorities said a drone-related threat in Helsinki had ended and the airport was reopened. The incident caused disruption to civilian aviation operations.