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.
Strelkov claims expanding “drone blockade” zone near front line, citing Belgorod area as example
A Telegram post discusses an alleged existing and expanding “drone blockade/terror” zone affecting settlements and communications 100–150 km from the front line, citing the Belgorod area as an example. It frames this as …
IDF says Israeli Air Force intercepted UAV launched from the east
The IDF reported that the Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV launched from the east. It added that no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF says Hezbollah launched explosive drones in southern Lebanon; IAF intercepted aerial targets and struck fleeing suspect
The IDF reported that Hezbollah launched several explosive drones toward Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, with no injuries reported. The Israeli Air Force also intercepted multiple suspicious aerial target…
Residential building damaged during reported UAV attack in Orenburg; no injuries reported
A residential building in Orenburg was reported damaged while repelling a UAV attack. Emergency services responded, residents were evacuated, and an update said there were no casualties.
Russian MoD claims Ukraine used drones and artillery to strike Russian troop positions during May 8–11 ceasefire
Russia's Defense Ministry said Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire and conducted strikes using UAVs and artillery against Russian troop positions. The statement claims 5,825 UAV strikes occurred in the day up to 00:0…
WarGonzo: drone attack hit a 2S1 Gvozdika crew; soldiers sheltered in a dugout overnight
A WarGonzo post recounts a combat mission where heavy enemy drone activity led to a 2S1 "Gvozdika" self-propelled gun being hit, forcing the crew to abandon the vehicle. The drone attack reportedly continued through the …
Reports of dozens of strike drones over Ukraine; Ukrainian UAV downed in Russia's Rostov region
A Russian milblog claims that overnight dozens of Russian strike drones were observed over Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Zhytomyr. It also states a Ukrainian drone was destroyed in Millerov…
Ukrainian border guard drone unit reports FPV strike on Russian soldier hiding among bodies
A Ukrainian border guard drone unit from the "Forpost" brigade reported detecting a Russian soldier with reconnaissance drones and striking him with an FPV drone team from the RUBpAK unit "Karayucha Tin". The post claims…
Ukrainian unit uses reconnaissance and FPV drones to repel Russian assault in Zaporizhzhia region
A post claims a Ukrainian infantryman, supported by reconnaissance and FPV drones, repelled an assault on his position by five Russian soldiers. It says comrades from the 2nd Battalion of the 33rd Separate Assault Regime…
Drones reportedly attack Orenburg; casualties reported
A Telegram post claims that Orenburg is being attacked by UAVs and that there are casualties. The consequences of the attack are said to be still being clarified.