1986
- 28 May - A permanent cadre patrol from the Kilkeel Company of 3 UDR search a filling station on the Newry Road. During the search there is an explosion which kills the dog handler and his search dog.
- During a riot in Ballymena a patrol from 1/9 UDR arrest a leading member of the UDA.
- 11 UDR are deployed to protect Catholic homes from continued petrol bomb attacks. Arrests are made but the suspects are released when a large crowd gathers.
- 11 UDR provides a tactical and support base for 28 regular rifles companies deployed into the Drumcree area of Portadown to support the police during Loyalist disorder.
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