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Drone attack targets plant in Russia’s Perm Oblast

Explosions were reported in Russia’s Perm Krai after drones attacked the Metafrax chemical plant, according to the monitoring Telegram channel Astra on May 23.

23 May, 02:48 PM

Unknown UAV falls into Latvian lake and explodes

An unknown drone fell into Lake Drīdzis in Latvia’s Krāslava Municipality and exploded, with police, military personnel and rescuers now investigating the incident, Latvia’s State Police reported on May 23.

23 May, 01:05 PM

Zelenskyy calls Estonian PM after recent drone incident

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone with Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal and discussed preparations for the NB8 format meeting to be held in Estonia, Zelenskyy said on May 21.

22 May, 12:07 AM

Latvia scrambles NATO jets over drone in its airspace

At least one drone was detected in Latvian airspace on the morning of May 21, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble, Latvia’s Armed Forces reported.

21 May, 07:06 PM

Russians launch Iskander missile and dozens of drones at Ukraine

Russia launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 154 drones, including Shahed attack drones and decoy UAVs, at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said in its morning report on May 20.

20 May, 11:27 AM

Latvian journalist discusses Ukrainian drone incidents and government resignation

Imants Liepiņš told Radio NV about incidents involving Ukrainian drones in Latvia and the resignation of the Latvian government following the controversy on May 20.

20 May, 10:35 AM

Russia deliberately redirected drone toward Estonia using EW systems

Russia was deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones toward Baltic countries using electronic warfare systems, commenting on the downing of a drone over Estonia, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said on May 19.

19 May, 06:57 PM

Border guards show Vampire drones striking Russian military shelters

Ukrainian border guards using Vampire bomber drones destroyed six Russian military shelters during a nighttime operation on the Southern Slobozhanskyi front, Ukrainian officials said on May 19.

19 May, 02:04 PM

Cuba accuses Washington of creating pretext for sanctions

Cuba accused the United States of fabricating claims about a drone threat in order to justify economic sanctions and a potential military intervention, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said.

18 May, 11:50 AM

Drone debris found in eastern Lithuania may be Ukrainian

A drone was found crashed in a field in the village of Samane in Lithuania’s Utena district on the evening of May 17, the country’s National Crisis Management Center said, according to broadcaster LRT on May 18.

18 May, 11:21 AM

Latvian Prime Minister Siliņa resigns after drone-related security incidents

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation and submitted a formal request to parliament, with the current government also set to step down, Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported on May 14.

14 May, 02:50 PM

Satellite images captured massive fire at Astrakhan gas plant after strike

A large fire broke out at the Astrakhan gas processing plant in southern Russia following a drone attack, monitoring channel Exilenova+ reported, citing satellite imagery on May 14.

14 May, 11:55 AM

Ukraine to send drone experts to Lithuania, Latvia

Ukraine will dispatch military advisers to Latvia and Lithuania to share experience in designing modern anti-UAV defenses, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 13.

14 May, 03:11 AM

Ukraine reveals details and photos of drone strike on Russia’s Taman port

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces struck the loading pier of the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal on Russia’s Black Sea coast in Krasnodar Krai with drones overnight, according to a statement posted on Telegram on May 13.

13 May, 06:47 PM

Perm oil refinery remains offline after Ukrainian drone strike

One of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Perm has fully halted processing after a Ukrainian drone attack on May 7 and remains offline, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter on May 13.

13 May, 06:19 PM

Ukraine confirms strike on oil terminal near Russia’s Taman port

Ukraine’s defense forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in the Russian settlement of Volna in Krasnodar Krai overnight with drones, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said on May 13.

13 May, 03:58 PM

Russia ended days of relative calm by resuming attacks — Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched about 200 attack drones overnight in a massive strike on Ukraine, accusing Moscow of escalating attacks despite calls for a ceasefire on May 12.

12 May, 11:50 AM

Defense minister resigns after drone strikes near Rezekne

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced his resignation following incidents involving drones entering the country’s airspace from Russia. Spruds said in a post on X on Sunday, May 10, that he was taking responsibility for the drone incidents.

11 May, 11:55 AM

Ukraine drone commander questions strike on Moscow parade

Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, said a strike on Moscow’s Victory Day parade would generate headlines but have little military value, arguing that attacks should instead target less protected Russian infrastructure on May 8.

8 May, 06:45 PM

Ukrainian drones hit major Russian refinery in Perm for third time – SBU

Ukraine’s Security Service struck the Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery and an oil pumping station in the Russian city of Perm for the third time, targeting facilities more than 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from the Ukrainian border on May 8.

8 May, 04:57 PM

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