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 regions report Ukrainian drone and FPV attacks and air-defense interceptions on 8 May
A Russian milblogger roundup claims 260 Ukrainian drones were destroyed over Russian regions on 8 May and describes additional drone activity near Moscow, Tula Oblast and Kaspiysk (Dagestan). It also reports multiple FPV…
Lasar’s Group (NGU) reports drone strike destroying Russian equipment cluster in Luhansk region
Lasar’s Group of Ukraine’s National Guard reported detecting a Russian equipment concentration in the rear area of Luhansk region in mid-April and passing coordinates to strike-drone crews. They claim destruction of a 9T…
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV southeast of Zaporizhzhia heading northeast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV detected southeast of Zaporizhzhia city, flying on a northeast course. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of hostile UAV approaching Zaporizhzhia from the east
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported that an enemy UAV was approaching the city of Zaporizhzhia from the east. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukraine reports Iskander-M missile and 43 Shahed-type drones launched; 34 drones downed or suppressed
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia attacked overnight with an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Crimea and 43 strike UAVs (Shahed-type and others) launched from several directions in Russia. Air defenses said 34 dr…
NATO DIANA-linked firms present counter-drone technologies and testing programs for potential use in Ukraine
A NATO-Ukraine JATEC and DIANA-linked event showcased counter-drone technologies from companies across several NATO countries, discussing evaluation and potential application in Ukraine. The post cites ongoing and planne…
Reports of Israeli drone strike on vehicle on A-Saidat highway south of Beirut airport
Lebanese channels reported an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle traveling on the A-Saidat highway toward Beirut, about 15 km south of Beirut’s airport. The post claims the incident did not occur in southern Lebanon.
Drone strike hits vehicle on Saadiyat highway south of Beirut
A drone strike reportedly hit a vehicle on the Saadiyat highway south of Beirut, Lebanon. No casualty details were provided in the post.
Bangladeshi recruit in Russian Army reportedly killed in Ukrainian drone strike
A social-media post claims a 28-year-old Bangladeshi man, Riyad Rashid, was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike while serving as a newly recruited soldier in the Russian Army. The post provides no specific location or cor…
Reports say Israeli drone strike hit a car on Saadiyat coastal road in Lebanon
A social-media post reports an Israeli drone strike targeted a car on the Saadiyat coastal road in Lebanon's Mount Lebanon region. No official confirmation or casualty details are provided in the post.