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.
Drone strike reportedly halts KINEF oil refinery operations in Kirishi, Russia
A social-media post claims a drone strike paralyzed the KINEF refinery in Kirishi, taking 3 of 4 primary processing units offline. The post says the refinery represents about 7% of Russia’s refining capacity and could af…
Moscow-installed Crimean authorities report Ukrainian UAV strike on Dzhankoi killed five civilians
Russian-installed authorities in occupied Crimea said a Ukrainian drone (UAV) strike hit Dzhankoi and killed five civilians. The claim was attributed to Crimea's Moscow-appointed head Sergey Aksyonov.
Post claims Ukrainian missile-drone strike hit VNIIR-PROGRESS defense plant in Cheboksary
A social-media post says daytime footage shows damage after a Ukrainian missile-drone strike on the VNIIR-PROGRESS defense plant in Cheboksary. It claims the plant was hit in a second wave of attacks within 24 hours, aff…
Lancet loitering munition reportedly destroys camouflaged self-propelled gun near Kostiantynivka
A Russian-affiliated Telegram post claims a ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAV spotted a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery gun near Kostiantynivka, after which a ZALA Lancet loitering munition struck it. The post says the str…
Report claims drones hit VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary and were diverted toward homes
A Telegram post claims there were overnight drone strikes on the VNIIR-Progress military plant in Cheboksary, Chuvashia. It further alleges Russian electronic warfare diverted drones toward residential buildings.
Baltic states launch synchronized military exercises featuring UAV integration and counter-drone testing
A Telegram post reports that Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania began large-scale synchronized military exercises in early May 2026 involving over 19,000 troops across the three countries. The drills include integration and …
Ukrainian post claims Russian soldier survived attack by four drones and was captured
A Telegram post describes a Russian contract soldier who says he survived an attack by four drones during an assault and was later taken prisoner. No date, location, or drone types are provided.
Drone attack reported on Chernihiv District Prosecutor's Office building; three sought medical help
A Telegram post reports that Russian forces attacked the building of the Chernihiv District Prosecutor's Office with a drone. Three people reportedly sought medical assistance for blast-related injuries (acubarotrauma).
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will increase drone and unmanned ground vehicle production and long-range strikes
A statement attributed to President Zelenskyy claims Russia suffered heavy personnel losses in April and says Ukraine has increased long-range strike activity and conducted over 10,200 logistics/evacuation missions using…
Ukrainian drone forces report strikes on Kirishi refinery and VNIIR Progress plant in Cheboksary, Russia
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said its operators, with other Ukrainian security and military units, struck the Kirishi (KINEF) oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast and the VNIIR Progress navigation-equipment plant in Che…
Drones: Orlan-10