The AFU are deploying Hornet and MORRIGAN drones to destroy Russian logistics at distances of up to 150 km. Mass production of these systems will create a kill zone in the enemy's rear.
TCC officials in the Kharkiv region demanded 250,000 hryvnias for service in the rear. The perpetrators were detained while receiving the money and have been taken into custody.
Ukraine is changing reservation rules and increasing payments to military personnel. New deadlines for IDPs and the digitalization of employment records are also in effect.
276 battles recorded over the past day, most occurring in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy launched 264 guided aerial bombs and over 8 thousand kamikaze drones.
AFU strikes on lines of communication disrupt enemy logistics from the Luhansk region to Crimea. Drones are reaching the Russian border, blocking supplies and the movement of reserves.
During the day, 229 combat engagements were recorded, with 40 attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers used over 4,400 drones and 174 guided aerial bombs.
Defense Forces hit a refinery in Saratov and a military base on the Caspian Sea. Over the week, targets were destroyed in eight regions of the Russian Federation at distances of up to 1,200 km.
UAVs of the Third Army Corps struck targets at the Izvaryne checkpoint. Now, the occupiers' key logistical routes in the Luhansk region are under the fire control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lukashenko responded to the statement about 500 AFU targets and threatened with his own target. He also called the Ukrainian military on the border 'cannon fodder'.
Starting June 2026, the conditions for reserving employees will change based on salary levels. Additionally, a reform of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will launch, featuring increased payments and new contracts.
Ten graduates of military academies underwent a solemn initiation into the ranks of the SOF and received steel-colored berets. The cadets were also presented with the first edition of the Ethos.
Kyiv marks its 1544th anniversary without large-scale celebrations due to the threat of shelling. Charitable and cultural events for residents are being held in the city's districts.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the neutralization of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas. Ukraine is scaling up the production of naval drones to strengthen its defense.
The CCD has refuted Russia's claims of an alleged strike on a ZNPP power unit. Radiation levels are normal, and the IAEA should be granted access for verification.
The Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims of an alleged attack on the sixth power unit of the ZNPP. The occupiers are using the plant as a military base and a tool for blackmail.
The AFU and SBU struck Tu-142 aircraft, an Iskander launcher, and enemy oil targets. The attacks caused fuel shortages in occupied Crimea.
During the past 24 hours, 291 combat engagements took place; the enemy lost 1,430 personnel. The AFU struck a command post and nine areas of enemy manpower concentration.
Two fire hotspots have been recorded at the oil depot in Feodosia following overnight strikes. A plume of smoke from the facility has stretched 9.5 kilometers toward the sea.
The Russian command has introduced night transportation and a speed limit of 120 km/h on the R-280 highway. To protect the convoys, they are deploying scarce electronic warfare (EW) systems and military personnel from the front lines.
Russia attacked the Shostka community with drones, damaging residential buildings and administrative facilities. Preliminarily, there were no casualties; recovery efforts are ongoing at the sites.
Over the past day, the AFU eliminated 1,430 occupiers and 70 enemy artillery systems. Total Russian losses since the start of the war have exceeded 1.36 million people.
Airlogix and Sentinel are establishing a joint venture in Canada to manufacture UAVs. The produced reconnaissance drones will be handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In Bukovyna, a deputy and a police officer organized a scheme for men to escape to Romania. The perpetrators earned 700,000 dollars and have already been served with notices of suspicion.
Zelenskyy has signed a law abolishing VAT on unmanned ground vehicles. The exemption will remain in effect for the needs of the Defense Forces until the end of martial law.
Poltava region officials caused 5 million hryvnias in damages during the procurement of phones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The case regarding embezzlement and money laundering has already been referred to court.
On May 30-31, Kyiv will host the Book Arsenal, music festivals, and gastronomic events. Guests can expect performances by famous artists and tastings.
Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region and assessed the enemy's actions. The Russians are attempting to break through the defenses of Pokrovsk using small infantry groups.
In Vinnytsia region, a serviceman will stand trial for the murder and rape of a schoolgirl. The accused beat the girl with a bat and threw her body into a well.
As part of its support for Ukrainian defenders, the "Podorozhnyk" pharmacy chain regularly provides vehicles for their needs on the front lines and in front-line regions.
Over the past day, the AFU destroyed 960 occupiers, two tanks, and 28 artillery systems. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,361,070 personnel.
