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.

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deployment🇺🇦 Northern Kyiv Oblast, toward Krasiatychi, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

UAV reported flying in northern Kyiv region toward Krasiatychi from the east

A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force reports a UAV in the north of Kyiv Oblast moving toward Krasiatychi from the east. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.

deployment🇺🇦 Kharkiv region, toward Kharkiv/Rohan, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

UAV reported heading toward Kharkiv/Rohan from the east in Kharkiv region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying toward Kharkiv/Rohan from the east. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.

strike2026-05-25🇮🇷 Southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz; explosions reported in Bandar Abbas1 source · conf 72

U.S. says it struck targets in southern Iran after Iranian attack drones flew near American ships

U.S. Central Command said it conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, citing threats including Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines and activity at missile launch sites. Reporting also said Iran flew attack …

deployment2026-05-24🇻🇪 Caracas, Venezuela1 source · conf 72

MV-22B Ospreys transport SOUTHCOM commander from USS Iwo Jima to Caracas

The article reports that U.S. Southern Command commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan traveled to Caracas, Venezuela, via MV-22B Ospreys from USS Iwo Jima while the amphibious ready group was on station in the Caribbean. The …

deployment2026-05-26🇺🇦 Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Australian firm to supply Ukraine armored ATV roofs to protect against FPV drones

An Australian company plans to offer Ukraine armored roof kits for ATVs to protect crews from overhead threats, citing the growing danger from FPV drones. The report frames the product as a response to battlefield adapta…

exercise2026-05-261 source · conf 62

NATO troops conduct drone testing in Latvia

A Breaking Defense segment reports on drone testing with NATO troops in eastern Europe, specifically in Latvia, alongside discussion of unmanned systems history.

doctrine-change2026-05-26🇮🇱 Israel1 source · conf 62

Elbit says it is developing hardware to counter Hezbollah drones

Reuters reports Elbit Systems' CEO said the company is developing hardware intended to combat drones used by Hezbollah. The item describes a counter-UAV capability development rather than a specific drone strike or incid…

strike2026-05-26🇷🇺 crucial highway used by Russian logistics (exact location not specified)1 source · conf 58

Nemesis Brigade says Ukraine uses secret strike drones to hit Russian logistics on key highway

The Nemesis Brigade claims Ukraine is using undisclosed strike drones to attack Russian logistics along a crucial highway. The report describes ongoing drone strikes but provides limited specifics on exact time, location…

strike2026-05-21🇷🇺 Syzran oil refinery, Syzran, Russia1 source · conf 72

Syzran oil refinery halts operations after May 21 Ukrainian drone strike

Russia's Syzran oil refinery reportedly halted operations following a Ukrainian drone strike on May 21. The report links the shutdown to damage from the UAV attack.

exercise2026-05-26🇮🇳 Test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India1 source · conf 74

India completes ULPGM-V3 drone-launched missile trials at test range near Kurnool

India completed final developmental trials of the ULPGM-V3, a precision-guided missile launched from drones, in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at a test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The Defense Ministry said t…