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.
IDF says explosive drone fell in Israel near Israel-Lebanon border; no injuries
The IDF reported that an explosive drone fell inside Israeli territory near the Israel-Lebanon border. No injuries were reported, and the IDF said it was a violation of ceasefire understandings attributed to Hezbollah.
IDF says IAF struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah launched explosive drones
The IDF said the Israeli Air Force, guided by the 226th Brigade, struck multiple Hezbollah military-use structures in southern Lebanon, killing several militants. The statement also reported Hezbollah rocket, mortar, and…
IDF says it intercepted a drone smuggling four M-16-type weapons into Israel from the west
The IDF reported that surveillance detected a drone crossing into Israeli territory from the west to smuggle weapons. Soldiers intercepted the drone and seized four M-16-type weapons, which were transferred to security f…
Report: Pashinyan and Zelensky discussed Ukraine’s drone-use experience in Yerevan
A report claims Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan discussed with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan Ukraine’s experience using drones and potential continued cooperation. The same report says Armenia’s NSS speci…
FPV drones reportedly target Ukrainian ground robots during Operation “Isolation” near Dobropillia
A Telegram post claims the “Vega” unmanned systems unit used FPV drones to attack Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicles transporting supplies or evacuating wounded near Dobropillia. The post describes the ground robot being…
Post claims Hezbollah FPV drone hit another Israeli Merkava tank
A Telegram post claims that a Hezbollah FPV drone struck another Israeli Merkava tank. The post provides no specific time, place, or casualty details.
Post claims Ukraine continued drone strikes on Russian territory despite talk of a May 6 ceasefire
A Telegram post asserts there was no ceasefire on May 6 and claims Ukrainian forces continued striking Russian territory using drones. It provides no specific locations, targets, or damage details.
Five civilians reported killed in UAV attack on Dzhankoi in northern Crimea
A Telegram post citing Crimea’s head Sergey Aksyonov says a mass UAV attack hit Dzhankoi and struck civilian infrastructure. It reports five civilian deaths, with emergency services working and damage details still being…
European Commission announces EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance for joint military UAV production
The European Commission announced the launch of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to develop joint production and adoption of military drones, with applications open and a full launch expected in coming months. The post also…
Rybar says drones including Geran and FPV could be used more often against Sumy if Russian forces expand control
A Rybar post describes ongoing fighting around Myropillia in Sumy Oblast and suggests that if Russian forces expand control northeast of Sumy, they could more frequently employ "Geran" loitering munitions and FPV drones …