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.
Latvia declares drone alert in five regions after UAV airspace violation
Latvia’s armed forces declared a drone alert in five regions and NATO mission fighters were scrambled to intercept an unidentified UAV. The drone reportedly left Latvian airspace on its own without engagement.
Rybar digest mentions unidentified drone appearing in Latvian airspace
A Rybar digest for May 17 includes a note that an unidentified drone appeared again in Latvian airspace. No further details on the drone type, operator, or any damage are provided in the digest text.
Drone threat alert issued for Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions; all-clear later for Kyiv
A Telegram channel reported a UAV (drone) threat for Kyiv and a number of regions in Ukraine. An update said the threat was called off for the capital at 22:22.
Report claims Cuba bought over 300 strike UAVs from Iran and Russia and discussed potential use against US targets
A Telegram post citing Axios and intelligence claims Cuba has acquired more than 300 strike drones from Iran and Russia since 2023 and has discussed potential strikes on US targets such as Guantanamo Bay and ships. The p…
Ukrainian Air Force reports new UAV groups moving from Kharkiv region toward Dnipro
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported new groups of UAVs departing from Kharkiv region and heading in the direction of Dnipro. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups moving through Tulchyn and Kalynivka in Vinnytsia region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reported groups of UAVs transiting through Tulchyn and Kalynivka in Vinnytsia Oblast, heading west. No impacts or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups moving toward Bila Tserkva district and new UAVs in Chernihiv and Sumy regions
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of UAVs moving from Cherkasy region toward Bila Tserkva district in Kyiv region. It also reports new UAV groups detected in northern Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs heading toward Dnipro, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia and Smila
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post warned of UAVs moving toward Dnipro, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, and Smila. No impacts, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAV groups moving from Chernihiv region toward Kyiv and past Kremenchuk toward Cherkasy
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram post reports groups of UAVs moving from Chernihiv region toward northern Kyiv region, and other UAVs passing near Kremenchuk toward Cherkasy region. No impacts or casualties are reported.
Ukrainian Air Force reports UAVs from the Black Sea heading toward Odesa region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported UAVs coming from the Black Sea on a course toward Odesa Oblast. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.