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.
Telegram post alleges Ukrainian drones struck a college in Starobilsk
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian drones hit a college in Starobilsk, stating it was a civilian educational facility with no military objects. The post characterizes the strike as a crime but provides no casualty figures …
Ukrainian drone reportedly fell into Lake Drīdzis in Latvia and exploded
A post claims a Ukrainian UAV fell into Lake Drīdzis in Latvia and exploded upon contacting the water. No casualties were reported, and officials/services were said to be working at the site.
Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian defense industry and long-range UAV assembly and storage sites
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that over the past day its forces struck a Ukrainian defense-industry enterprise, energy facilities, and workshops and storage locations for long-range UAVs. It also claimed air defenses…
Russian 'Vostok' group claims destruction of over 30 UAV control points in frontline areas
A Russian Telegram report about the 'Vostok' force grouping claims ongoing combat operations and states that over the past day its forces destroyed more than 30 UAV (drone) control points. The post provides no specific s…
Telegram post claims FPV drones killed two Ukrainian soldiers near Veterynarne
A Telegram channel alleges that two Ukrainian soldiers (brothers Vitaliy and Oleksandr) were killed by FPV-drone operators near the settlement of Veterynarne. The post is framed around an interrogation of a captured Ukra…
Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Starobilsk reported to kill 12, with people missing under rubble
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian forces struck a student dormitory in Starobilsk, with the LNR head publishing names of killed and injured. The post reports the death toll rose to 12 and says nine people are still being …
Post claims CJNG recruits ex-Colombian soldiers including drone operators for fighting in Michoacán
A Telegram post alleges Mexico's CJNG cartel is recruiting former Colombian military personnel to fight in Michoacán, including drone operators. It claims the group uses cheap kamikaze drones and drone-drop systems, attr…
Report claims multiple UAV attacks and interceptions across Russia and Ukraine on 23 May 2026
A Russian milblog roundup claims overnight UAV raids were repelled over Moscow and Sevastopol, with a fire reported at a Novorossiysk oil depot and drone shootdowns reported in Kaluga and Rostov regions. It also alleges …
Rybar reports heavy drone activity affecting fighting near Hryshyne on the Dobropillia axis
A Rybar post describes Russian and Ukrainian combat actions around Hryshyne and nearby settlements on the Dobropillia direction. It notes that attempts to stabilize and advance are hindered by a very difficult drone situ…
Ukrainian unit video shows Russian troops hit by mines on trails on Pokrovsk front
A Telegram post shares footage claiming Russian troops are repeatedly blown up on trails mined by Ukrainian sappers and pilots. The post attributes the video to the 14th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukrai…