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.
Russia launches 108 combat drones and missiles overnight in Ukraine as Victory Day ceasefires collapse
The article reports that the Victory Day ceasefire proposals collapsed as Russia launched 108 combat drones and three missiles overnight between May 5 and 6, striking multiple Ukrainian cities including Kharkiv. It also …
Iran releases video claiming US drone was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media released video that it says shows the wreckage of a US drone shot down by Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The report presents the footage as evidence of the downing.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian military logistics facility in Moscow Oblast
The Kyiv Independent reports that Ukrainian drones allegedly struck a Russian military logistics facility in Moscow Oblast. Details on damage and casualties were not provided in the supplied text.
Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damaging an oil storage facility
Reuters reports that two drones originating from Russia crashed in Latvia and damaged an oil storage facility. No casualty details were provided in the supplied text.
Commentary argues Marine Corps should accelerate adoption of UAS and UGVs under Force Design 2030
A post discusses Force Design 2030 tradeoffs and argues the Marine Corps should more rapidly embrace unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to compensate for reduced legacy capabilities. No spe…
Post urges India to add swarm drone strike command centers to future Project 18 cruisers
A social-media post suggests incorporating swarm drone strike command centers and other advanced warfare technologies into future batches of India's Project 18 cruisers. It is a proposal/commentary rather than reporting …
Reports claim Iran conducted a drone strike on an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Erbil
A social media post claims Iran carried out a drone strike targeting an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Erbil. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post.
Report: Drone strike hit a house in Ghwah Khwa, Pakistan, killing four children
A social-media post reports that a house in Ghwah Khwa was hit in a drone strike. The post claims four children were killed and 15 others were injured, but provides no corroborating details beyond 'reports.'
10 IDF soldiers wounded by FPV drone strike in southern Lebanon, evacuated to Rambam Hospital
A post reports that 10 IDF soldiers were wounded in an FPV drone strike in southern Lebanon and were evacuated to Rambam Hospital in Haifa. It adds the hospital has 17 soldiers hospitalized, including four in serious con…
Post references an alleged drone strike intended to kill Vladimir Putin
A social-media post claims there was a drone strike meant to take out Vladimir Putin. No date, location, or corroborating details are provided in the text.