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.
Drone strike reported to spark fire at Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia
A social media post claims a deep-strike drone attack by Ukrainian forces caused a massive fire at the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia. The post does not provide casualty figures or independent confirmat…
Drone strike reportedly hit JV Innovation tanker near Strait of Hormuz, causing deck fire
A post citing The Wall Street Journal and other maritime reporting claims an IRGC drone strike hit the Marshall Islands-flagged, Chinese-owned JV Innovation tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, causing a deck fire.…
Report: IRGC drone strike caused fire on tanker JV Innovation near Strait of Hormuz
A post claims multiple sources confirmed an IRGC drone strike on the Marshall Islands-flagged, Chinese-owned tanker JV Innovation near the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, causing a deck fire. The crew was reported safe, and t…
UAV strike reported in Rovenky, Luhansk region, with video shared
A social-media post reports a series of strikes in Rovenky in Ukraine's Luhansk region and shares a video claimed to show the moment of a UAV strike. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post text.
Post claims Russian troops shot down an incoming Ukrainian strike drone
A social-media post shares footage it claims shows Russian troops destroying an incoming Ukrainian strike drone. The post does not specify the exact location or date of the incident beyond the posting time.
UAE alleges Iranian drone strike hit Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, footage shows fire and smoke
A post says footage filmed May 4 shows flames and smoke rising from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after the UAE accused Iran of conducting a drone strike targeting the strategic oil port earlier in the week.
Explosive-laden FPV drone found on rooftop of high-rise near border, reportedly dropped by Gerbera UAV
A post reports an explosive-laden FPV drone was found on the roof of a high-rise building about 30+ km from the border, with a similar device reportedly found on a street the previous day. The author claims these FPVs ar…
Report claims leaflets were dropped by UAV over Sumy amid ongoing drone attacks in Sumy Oblast
A Facebook post alleges an information-operations leaflet drop over Sumy using a UAV. The author also references ongoing attacks in Sumy Oblast, including drones targeting civilian transport, but provides no specific inc…
IDF says it struck Hezbollah sites in Nabatieh and southern Lebanon, including UAV-related infrastructure
The IDF reported strikes on Hezbollah weapons production infrastructure and other military structures in the Nabatieh area. It also said that overnight it struck about 20 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, including a …
IDF reports explosive drone impact injuring four soldiers in southern Lebanon
The IDF said an explosive drone impacted in southern Lebanon, severely injuring one soldier and lightly injuring three others. The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital and their families were notified.