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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strike2026-05-16🇺🇦 Front line in Ukraine (exact location not specified)1 source · conf 55

47th Mechanized Brigade says DJI Mavic drones conduct explosive drops on Russian positions

A Telegram post claims crews of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion, 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade use DJI Mavic drones to drop explosives on Russian troops/positions and to conduct reconnaissance and artillery spotting. No …

Drones: DJI Mavic 3

strike🇺🇦 Ukraine1 source · conf 35

Ukrainian unit claims coordinated attack on enemy hiding position, solicits donations for drones

A Ukrainian Telegram post describes a coordinated action against an enemy who tried to hide, implying a successful strike. The post also includes fundraising links for drones and components and recruitment information.

strike2026-05-16🇺🇦 Unspecified frontline area in Ukraine (exact location not stated)1 source · conf 52

Ukrainian drone footage shows alleged killing of surrendering Russian soldiers

A Telegram post claims two Russian soldiers attempted to surrender and were being guided by a Ukrainian drone toward Ukrainian positions. The post alleges Russian command ordered them killed, with the incident shown via …

strike🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia1 source · conf 45

Telegram post claims UAV debris is reaching Moscow

A Telegram channel asserts that UAV debris is making its way to Moscow, implying ongoing drone attacks. No specific date, exact location details, or damage/casualty information is provided in the post.

strike🇺🇦 Central Kharkiv, Shevchenkivskyi district, Kharkiv1 source · conf 68

Drone strike hits central Kharkiv, damaging metro exits and transport stops

A UAV strike reportedly hit the central part of Kharkiv in the Shevchenkivskyi district, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The post says three metro exits, three surface-transport stops, contact lines, an educational bui…

strike2026-05-16🇷🇺 Russia (unspecified locations; claimed ~1000 km from the front line)1 source · conf 45

Ukraine intelligence claims long-range strikes hit Russian aircraft, air defenses, ships and oil targets

A Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (HUR) post claims ongoing long-range operations over the past week struck multiple Russian targets, including a Be-200 amphibious aircraft, a Ka-27 helicopter, air-defense systems, a carg…

strike2026-05-15🇺🇦 Across Ukraine (north, south, central and eastern regions); launch directions included Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia) and Chauda, Hvardiiske (occupied Crimea)1 source · conf 78

Ukraine reports Russian drone attack with 294 UAVs; 269 shot down or suppressed

Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 294 attack UAVs overnight 15–16 May, including Shahed-type drones and decoys. As of 09:00, 269 were reported shot down or suppressed, with 20 impacts across 15 locations …

Drones: Izd. 54 Italmas

strike2026-05-15🇺🇦 Across Ukraine (north, south, center, and east); specific impact locations not named1 source · conf 72

Ukraine reports Russian mass drone attack overnight 15–16 May; 269 UAVs shot down or suppressed

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia attacked with 294 strike UAVs (including Shahed-type and decoys) overnight 15–16 May. Ukraine claims 269 were shot down or suppressed, with 20 impacts across 15 locations and …

strike2026-05-16🇷🇺 Russia (specific plant/location not stated in provided text)1 source · conf 55

Reported drone strike hits Russian fertilizer plant linked to explosives production

The Kyiv Independent reports that a drone strike hit a major Russian fertilizer plant that is linked to explosives production. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the snippet.

strike2026-05-16🇷🇺 Ammonia plant, Nevinnomyssk, Russia1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike ammonia plant in Nevinnomyssk, Russia

A social-media post claims Ukrainian attack drones hit a major ammonia plant in Nevinnomyssk overnight, causing a large fire. No casualties were reported in the post.