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.
Ukrainian kamikaze drones reportedly strike Russian assault unit near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian kamikaze drones operated by the 414th brigade "Birds of Magyar" destroyed a company of Russian assault troops near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. The post references video footage published …
Ukrainian analyst claims Russian command reconsidering use of gasoline-powered Shahed drones due to low effectiveness
A Facebook post argues that Ukraine's interceptor measures have forced Russia's military leadership to question the future use of classic gasoline-powered Shahed drones. The author claims large Shahed salvos are costly (…
SBU and Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces report strikes on logistics and bases in Luhansk region
A Telegram post claims the SBU and the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces conducted multiple strikes on Russian-occupied logistics sites and bases across Luhansk region. It alleges destruction of a troop loc…
Drones and explosions reported in Gubakha, Perm Krai; chemical plant allegedly hit
A Telegram post claims UAVs were seen over Gubakha in Russia's Perm Krai and explosions were heard. An update says locals confirm three strikes on the Metafrax chemical industry plant; consequences are unknown.
Ukrainian marines report FPV drone strike on building used as UAV control point in Oleshky
A Telegram post claims Ukrainian marines from the 34th brigade struck a building in Oleshky allegedly used by Russian forces as a UAV control point. The post says an FPV drone swarm hit as new pilots and fuel arrived, cl…
Ukraine reports Russian drone attack with 124 UAVs; 102 shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia launched 124 attack UAVs overnight 22–23 May, including Shahed-type drones and other models. Ukrainian air defenses said 102 drones were shot down or suppressed, with 12 impac…
UAV reported in northern Chernihiv region heading toward Horodnia
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in the north of Chernihiv Oblast moving on a course toward Horodnia. No strike impact or damage was reported in the post.
UAV reported flying past Khotin toward Sumy/Stepanivka in Sumy region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV flying past Khotin in the direction of Sumy/Stepanivka in Sumy Oblast. No strike impact or damage was described.
UAV reported in Dnipropetrovsk region heading toward Hirnytske
A Telegram post from the Ukrainian Air Force channel reports a UAV in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast flying on a course toward Hirnytske. No strike impact or damage is described.
UAV reported heading toward Lokhvytsia in Poltava region
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported a UAV in Poltava region flying on a course toward Lokhvytsia. No impact, damage, or casualties were reported in the post.