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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civilian-incident2026-05-23🇺🇦 Unspecified location (likely Ukraine/Russia frontline area)1 source · conf 48

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.

strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 Столиця (Kyiv), Ukraine1 source · conf 62

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.

strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 Solomianskyi district, Kyiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 72

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.

strike2026-05-23🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

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.

deployment🇺🇦 Kyiv and several regions, Ukraine1 source · conf 58

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.

strike🇺🇦 Kyiv (the capital), Ukraine1 source · conf 68

Ukrainian Air Force warns of mass missile and UAV attack on the capital

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel warned that the capital is under a massive attack involving various types of missiles and UAVs, urging residents to stay in shelters until the all-clear.

deployment🇺🇦 Tsvitkove area, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine1 source · conf 72

Ukrainian Air Force reports group of UAVs near Tsvitkove heading south

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a group of UAVs in the area of Tsvitkove, Cherkasy region, moving on a southern course. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Lypova Dolyna, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine (en route toward Poltava Oblast)1 source · conf 72

UAV reported flying over Lypova Dolyna in Sumy region toward Poltava region

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports a UAV transiting through the settlement of Lypova Dolyna in Sumy region, heading toward Poltava region. No strike, damage, or casualties are mentioned.

deployment🇺🇦 Kyiv Reservoir area, toward Kyiv, Ukraine1 source · conf 62

About 30 UAVs reported near Kyiv Reservoir heading toward Kyiv

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports around 30 UAVs in the area of the Kyiv Reservoir, moving on a course toward the capital. No impacts, casualties, or damage are described in the post.

deployment🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine (approach from the north)1 source · conf 72

Ukrainian Air Force reports hostile UAV groups heading toward Kyiv from the north

A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of hostile UAVs moving toward Kyiv from the north. No impacts, casualties, or damage are described in the post.