diff --git a/src/backend/wayland/wl_handlers.c b/src/backend/wayland/wl_handlers.c
index bb62994..c4e60c2 100644
--- a/src/backend/wayland/wl_handlers.c
+++ b/src/backend/wayland/wl_handlers.c
@@ -331,6 +331,11 @@ handle_pointer_button(struct wl_listener *listener, void *data)
         wlr_seat_pointer_notify_button(wl_state.seat, ev->time_msec,
                                        ev->button, ev->state);
         wlr_seat_pointer_notify_frame(wl_state.seat);
+    } else if (wl_state.seat->drag) {
+        /* Active drag grab: always forward so wlroots can end the drag. */
+        wlr_seat_pointer_notify_button(wl_state.seat, ev->time_msec,
+                                       ev->button, ev->state);
+        wlr_seat_pointer_notify_frame(wl_state.seat);
     }
 }