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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deployment🇺🇦 South of Zaporizhzhia, toward Zaporizhzhia city, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports several hostile UAVs south of Zaporizhzhia heading toward the city

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram alert reported several hostile UAVs south of Zaporizhzhia moving in the direction of the city. No strike impact or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment2025-12-011 source · conf 62

HII and MetalCraft Marine deliver and sea-test two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessel prototypes for USMC

HII and MetalCraft Marine delivered and sea tested two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessel prototypes under a DIU contract for the U.S. Marine Corps. The vessels were delivered in December 2025 and demonstrated autonomous…

deployment2026-05-151 source · conf 62

UK- and France-led coalition planning maritime security mission in Strait of Hormuz involving drones

A UK- and France-led initiative is described as aiming to reopen/secure the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire, potentially involving up to 40 nations. The plan includes naval assets and drones as part of a broader marit…

deployment2026-05-15🇬🇧 United Kingdom1 source · conf 78

UK selects four firms for Project NYX Apache drone wingman concept demonstrator

The UK selected BAE Systems, Anduril UK, Tekever and Thales for a concept demonstrator effort called Project NYX to develop a drone “wingman” capability for Apache helicopters. The announcement concerns program selection…

deployment🇷🇺 Europe (NATO exercises); Ukraine (claimed transfer to Ukrainian forces)1 source · conf 52

Post describes US-made Hornet loitering munition reportedly transferred to Ukraine and used in NATO exercises

A Telegram post describes the Hornet fixed-wing kamikaze UAV, claiming it was transferred to Ukraine’s armed forces in 2025 and later used in NATO exercises in Europe in May (year not explicitly stated). The post focuses…

deployment2026-05-15🇷🇺 Finland and Estonia (overflight routes mentioned); Gulf of Finland; Ust-Luga area referenced1 source · conf 52

Post discusses alleged Ukrainian drone overflights via Finland and Estonia and possible Russian response

A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones have flown through Finland and Estonia and argues Finland is tacitly allowing it. It discusses potential Russian countermeasures such as border patrols, increased aerial monitoring…

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deployment2026-05-15🇺🇦 Ukraine (unspecified)1 source · conf 58

Ukrainian unit "Khartiia" claims round-the-clock interception of enemy UAVs

A Telegram post promotes the "Khartiia" unit, stating its drone operators conduct aerial engagements and continuously shoot down enemy UAVs threatening both military and civilians. The post is primarily a recruitment mes…

deployment🇺🇦 Kyiv and several regions, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Air raid alert issued in Kyiv and several regions due to hostile UAVs

A Telegram post reports an air raid alert in Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions because of hostile drones. No impacts, damage, or casualties are described.

deployment🇺🇦 western Chernihiv Oblast toward northern Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

UAV reported over western Chernihiv region heading toward northern Kyiv region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the western part of Chernihiv Oblast, moving toward the northern part of Kyiv Oblast. No strike, damage, or casualties were reported.

deployment🇺🇦 Northern Chernihiv Oblast and northern Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs over Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions heading southwest

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported UAVs in northern Chernihiv region moving southwest and UAVs in northern Zaporizhzhia region heading toward Dnipropetrovsk region. The post also mentioned guided bomb (KAB) lau…