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.
Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during visit to Bahrain
The report says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed a potential drone-related deal during a visit to Bahrain. It concerns procurement/industrial cooperation rather than a specific drone strike or incident.
UAE air defences engage missiles and drones; Iran denies attacking UAE
Reuters reports UAE air defences engaged incoming missiles and drones. Tehran denied carrying out an attack on the UAE.
Kirishi refinery halts refining after reported Ukrainian drone attack, sources say
Reuters sources said Russia's Kirishi refinery halted refining operations following a Ukrainian drone attack. The report describes operational disruption at the facility after the strike.
Post claims Iranian drone strike on an ADNOC tanker in the Strait of Hormuz; viral fire video said to be old
A social-media post says an Iranian drone strike on an ADNOC tanker is real but asserts that a widely shared video of an oil tanker on fire in the Strait of Hormuz is two years old and not the MV Barakah. The post is fra…
Post claims Hezbollah FPV drone strike hit three Israeli soldiers
A social-media post says new footage shows Hezbollah conducting an FPV drone strike that hit three Israeli soldiers. The post does not specify the exact location or provide casualty details beyond the claim of three sold…
Satellite images show damage at VNIIR-Progress factory in Cheboksary after Flamingo and AN-196 strikes
A post claims satellite imagery confirms extensive fire damage at the VNIIR-Progress factory in Cheboksary following a strike involving an FP-5 "Flamingo" missile and two AN-196 "February" drones. The factory is describe…
Drone strike reported on anti-Iran separatist headquarters in Sulaymaniyah
A social-media post claims a drone strike hit an anti-Iran separatist headquarters in Sulaymaniyah. No details on casualties, damage extent, or responsible party are provided in the post.
Turkish defense firm STM unveils KUZGUN long-range kamikaze UAV system
A post reports that Turkish defense company STM introduced its long-range kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle system, KUZGUN. The item describes a capability unveiling rather than an operational strike or incident.
Post recalls Abdulrahman al-Awlaki killed in U.S. drone strike in Yemen in 2011
A social-media post states that Abdulrahman al-Awlaki, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was killed on October 14, 2011 in Yemen during a U.S. drone strike. It adds he was reportedly at an outdoor eating area with other civili…
Pro-Russian X post shares drone video of Russian strike on building, claims 55 Ukrainian soldiers killed
A pro-Russian X account posted drone footage showing a large explosion destroying a building in a heavily damaged urban area, framing it as a Russian strike. The post claims 55 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, but the foo…