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.
Interceptor drone crews reported destroying over 70 enemy drones in early May
A military unit claimed that interceptor drone crews destroyed more than seventy enemy reconnaissance and strike drones during the first ten days of May. No specific locations, targets, or casualty details were provided.
Post references drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members
A social-media post links to an NPR report about a drone strike in Jordan in which three U.S. service members were killed. The post itself provides no additional verified operational details beyond the reference.
Reported drone strike triggers explosion in Orenburg, Russia, damaging apartments
A social-media post claims a drone strike caused a large explosion in Orenburg, Russia on May 12, 2026. The post says several apartments were damaged and attributes the information to officials, without providing details…
Ukrainian drones strike Taman Black Sea oil export terminal, causing fire and pier damage
A post claims Ukrainian attack drones hit Russia's Taman Black Sea oil export terminal overnight. The strike reportedly set storage tanks on fire and damaged a loading pier.
Ukraine says Russia launched 892 one-way attack drones at Ukraine in major overnight attack
A social-media post citing the Ukrainian Air Force reports Russia launched 892 one-way attack drones at Ukraine overnight and during the day, including 753 between 08:00 and 18:30. The post says western Ukraine was the f…
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Report: Shahed drones flying along Belarus border in large numbers to overload Ukrainian air defenses
A Ukrainian Facebook post claims Russian Shahed drones are moving in a line along the Belarus border at a distance of 5–10 km, in large numbers. The author suggests the tactic aims to overload Ukrainian air defenses and …
Post claims Shahed drones avoid flying over Belarus, suggesting Belarus restricts airspace access
A Facebook post observes that many Shahed-type drones could take a shorter route over Belarus but instead skirt the Belarus border. The author suggests this indicates Belarus is not eager to provide Russia even limited a…
IDF says IAF intercepted two aerial targets and Hezbollah launched explosive drones in southern Lebanon
The IDF reported that the Israeli Air Force intercepted two suspicious aerial targets in an area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. It also said Hezbollah launched several explosive drones that detonated…
Report: Mass drone raid across western and central Ukraine with explosions in multiple cities
A Telegram post reports a mass drone attack on Ukraine, with drones entering via northern Ukraine along the Belarus border. Explosions and impacts are claimed in Lutsk, Rivne (partial power outage), Vinnytsia, and Ivano-…
Russian milblog calls for expanding rear-area drone defenses with FPV interceptors and "Yolka"-type drones
A Russian milblog post argues that as drone numbers increase, rear areas should be saturated with mobile fire groups and other measures. It specifically mentions FPV-interceptor teams, "Yolka"-type drones, observation po…