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.
UAV reported flying past Dubrovytsia heading west in Rivne Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past Dubrovytsia in Rivne Oblast, heading west. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV movements toward Buyalyk and Malyn
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of UAVs moving in Odesa region toward Buyalyk and in Kyiv region past Krasiatychi toward Zhytomyr region, with a UAV heading toward Malyn.
Ukraine General Staff reports 5,649 kamikaze drones used in attacks on May 6, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces conducted strikes including 5,649 kamikaze drones during the day. The update also states that 200 UAVs of various types were destroyed or suppressed on the Pokrovsk di…
Suicide drones reportedly target Kurdish opposition headquarters in Erbil
A social-media post reports that suicide drones targeted a Kurdish opposition headquarters in Erbil. No casualty or damage details are provided in the post.
DARPA XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing drone completes April test flight at Edwards AFB
DARPA announced that Northrop Grumman’s experimental XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing uncrewed aircraft conducted a test flight in April from Edwards Air Force Base, California. The flight supports the SHEPARD program …
Iranian drone reportedly strikes CMA CGM San Antonio, injuring eight in Gulf region
A maritime security official and the IMO reported that the container vessel CMA CGM San Antonio was struck by an Iranian drone, leaving it drifting without power. The IMO said the ship was damaged and eight people were i…
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Leonardo says Michelangelo Dome air-defense system to be tested in Ukraine against drone attacks in November
Leonardo's outgoing CEO said the Michelangelo Dome air-defense system will be tested in Ukraine in November against drone attacks. The statement was made during an online press briefing in Rome.
US says it destroyed Iranian drones and missiles during escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz
The article reports that on Monday U.S. forces destroyed Iranian small boats, cruise missiles, and drones launched by the IRGC against ships the U.S. was escorting through the Strait of Hormuz. It also describes a separa…
Russia restricts mobile internet in Moscow citing drone security concerns
Russia began rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities, citing security concerns related to drones. The measure appears aimed at reducing risks from potential drone activity by limiting connectivity.
Russia cancels Victory Day celebrations in Crimea citing safety concerns amid reported Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian-installed authorities reportedly canceled Victory Day celebrations in Crimea, citing safety concerns. The decision was linked in reporting to ongoing or recent Ukrainian drone strikes affecting the peninsula.