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.
Finland conducts Narrow Waters 26-1 exercise in Gulf of Finland with UAV focus
A Telegram post reports Finland's Narrow Waters 26-1 naval/coastal exercise in the Gulf of Finland and Archipelago Sea from 18–29 May, involving about 3,000 personnel. The exercise reportedly emphasizes maritime and aeri…
Russian soldier films aftermath of ground robotic drone hitting a mine in Donetsk Oblast
A post claims a Russian serviceman filmed the aftermath of a ground robotic drone/UGV that struck a mine while transporting wounded and dead in Donetsk Oblast. The incident reportedly resulted in fatalities among those b…
Ukrainian fiber-optic drone operators pursue Russian troops in Serebrianskyi Forest
A Telegram post shares video of Ukrainian operators using fiber-optic FPV drones to chase Russian troops in the Serebrianskyi Forest on the Lyman front. The footage is attributed to pilots of the SIGNUM battalion of the …
Ukrainian official says Russian frigate Admiral Essen was in drone strike zone in Novorossiysk
A Ukrainian Telegram post cites the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces saying the frigate "Admiral Essen" and a Project 1239 ship were within range/engagement zone of Ukrainian drones in Novorossiysk. The ext…
Report claims Ukrainian heavy drone "Vampir" dropped anti-tank mines on a dugout, killing five
A Telegram post describes a Russian serviceman filming the aftermath of a strike on a dugout allegedly hit by a Ukrainian heavy drone of the "Vampir" type. The post claims several anti-tank mines were dropped and five so…
Russian "Yolka" interceptor drone fails to down a Ukrainian UAV, video shows
A Telegram post claims a Russian "Yolka" system attempted to shoot down a Ukrainian UAV, but the interceptor drone ricocheted off the aircraft. The post links to a video as evidence.
Kyiv reported under massive attack involving missiles and UAVs
A Telegram post reports the capital is under a massive attack by various types of missiles and UAVs and urges residents to remain in shelters until the all-clear.
UAV hits 24-story residential building in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, fire reported
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a UAV strike hitting a 24-story residential building in the Solomianskyi district. A fire was reported around the 20th floor.
Air defense engages Shahed drones over Kyiv; three reported injured
A Telegram post reports anti-Shahed air-defense activity in Kyiv and says three people were injured. No further details on damage or exact strike locations are provided.
Drone threat alert issued for Kyiv and several regions; all-clear later for Kyiv
A Telegram channel reported a UAV/drone threat for Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions. An update said the threat for Kyiv was lifted at 23:58.