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.
Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAVs in northern Kharkiv region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported the presence of hostile UAVs in the north of Kharkiv Oblast. No strike impacts, damage, or casualties were described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAV groups heading toward Pavlohrad and near Barvinkove
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported groups of hostile UAVs in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast heading toward Pavlohrad and another UAV group in Kharkiv Oblast near Barvinkove. No strike impacts or casualties were reported…
Report of hostile UAV group in Donetsk Oblast near Sviatohirsk
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a group of hostile UAVs operating in Donetsk Oblast in the area of Sviatohirsk. No impacts, casualties, or damage were described.
Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAV group crossing line of contact near Dnipropetrovsk–Zaporizhzhia border
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a group of hostile UAVs crossing the line of contact near the border of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. No impacts, casualties, or damage were reported in the post…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Kryvyi Rih
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel post warned of UAVs directed at Kryvyi Rih. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV south of Kryvyi Rih heading northeast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV detected south of Kryvyi Rih, moving on a northeast course. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,516 Russian kamikaze-drone attacks in daily operational update
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces used 5,516 kamikaze drones and conducted extensive strikes and shelling over the day. The update also notes destruction/suppression of 208 UAVs of various types and da…
IRGC Navy says it expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing attacks including drones
Iran's IRGC Navy claimed it has greatly expanded the area it defines as the Strait of Hormuz, from near Jask to Siri Island and beyond. The article notes Iran has attacked ships in the region with cruise missiles and dro…
Poland confirms work to arm M28 Skytruck aircraft for counter-drone missions
Poland’s Air Force inspector said work is underway to modify an M28 Skytruck prototype with gun armament for a counter-drone role, discussed at the Defence24 Days event. The article also references prior drone incursions…
NATO launches pilot marketplace to pre-vet counter-drone systems for faster procurement
NATO is creating a pilot marketplace to pre-vet counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) so member nations can procure or lease approved solutions quickly. The alliance plans to select 18 systems after mid-May pitches and…