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.
Russian milblog discusses need to expand rear-area air defense against UAV strikes on logistics to Crimea
A Russian milblog post claims there is a growing number of strikes on frontline logistics, especially the land corridor to Crimea, and argues for building a comprehensive low-altitude air-defense system and rear-route pr…
Drone attacks reported across multiple Russian regions, with injuries and damage on 13 May 2026
A Russian milblogger roundup claims multiple UAV attacks were repelled overnight in Crimea, Krasnodar Krai, Rostov Oblast and near Yaroslavl, with a fire at an enterprise in Volna and damage reported in several locations…
Ukrainian unit uses ground drone to evacuate four civilians from frontline area in Lyman region
A Ukrainian unit reported evacuating four elderly civilians, including a wounded woman, from a frontline “grey zone” in the Lyman area using a multi-stage plan that included a ground drone and a boat. The civilians were …
FPV drone operators report striking a Russian T-90M tank in Kharkiv Oblast
A Telegram post claims FPV-drone operators from the “Northern Eagle” unit of Ukraine’s 151st Separate Mechanized Brigade filmed an attack on a Russian T-90M tank in Kharkiv Oblast. The post presents the footage as a comb…
Ukrainian unit reports assault under threat of FPV drones and capture of Russian infantry
A Telegram post claims fighters from Ukraine's 53rd Mechanized Brigade conducted an assault on Russian positions and captured Russian infantry. The post notes the operation occurred under the threat of FPV drones and ref…
Roe deer entangled in anti-drone netting in Ukraine border area; Ukrainian troops freed the animal
A roe deer became tangled in anti-drone netting in a border zone and could not free itself. Ukrainian border guard unit RUbPAK “STRIKS” carefully released the animal, which then ran back into the forest unharmed.
Pentagon confirms deployment of US military specialists to Ukraine to study drone warfare
A Telegram post claims the Pentagon confirmed US military specialists are being sent to Ukraine to study modern warfare methods, with a focus on Ukrainian combat use of drones and counter-drone defense. It says the US Ar…
UAV debris reported to hit residential building in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa region
A regional administration reported that UAV debris fell on a three-story residential building in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, causing a fire, with no casualties reported there. Separately, an impact on a residential building w…
Ukrainian crews report shooting down over 100 Shahed drones during ongoing mass attack
A Telegram post claims a mass enemy drone attack is ongoing and that crews using STING interceptor drones from “Wild Hornets” have already downed more than 100 Shahed drones. No specific location or time is provided beyo…
Drones: Sting FPV interceptor
Ukraine reports strikes on Russian fuel facilities and command posts on 12–13 May 2026
A Ukrainian channel claims Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck multiple targets on 12 May and overnight 13 May 2026, including the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Volna, the Yaroslavl refinery, and the Astrakhan gas processing…