Armed Forces of Ukraine

The influence of Andriy Biletsky, the commander of the Third Army Corps, is growing against the background of public expectations for the emergence of new leaders.

The President of Ukraine recognized the SSO fighters for their courage, presenting state awards. Zelenskyy also presented orders to the families of fallen heroes, emphasizing the importance of the SSO's contribution.

The Ministry of Defense will update the product catalog for the Armed Forces, adding new items such as cupcakes and halva, and replacing chilled products with frozen ones to optimize the range.

In the Ternopil region, a criminal group helped evaders escape from military units and illegally cross the border. For their services, they charged up to $15,000.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on May 26, Russian troops lost 990 soldiers and 9 cruise missiles. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 988,000 occupiers have been eliminated.

On May 27, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Special Operations Forces. The SSO performs the most dangerous tasks and actively cooperates with NATO, Ukrainian special forces are among the best in Europe.

As of this morning, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles.

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, a 17-year-old boy was rescued from the occupied territories. He lived in occupation with his mother and feared forced conscription into the Russian army.

A resident of Odesa region reported the preparation of an explosion in the TCC, trying to prevent the mobilization of a relative. She faces up to eight years of imprisonment.

Dmytro Lubinets gave advice on how to support former prisoners of war. It is important to show respect, empathy and adhere to psychological boundaries.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set a new date for the celebration of the Day of Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From now on, it will be celebrated on May 27, instead of July 29.

On the night of May 26, Russia attacked Ukraine, launching 9 Kh-101 cruise missiles and 355 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all missiles and neutralized 288 drones.

The occupying forces of the Russian Federation continue offensive actions and storm the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the day, a hundred combat clashes have already taken place in different directions of the front.

The third stage of the exchange took place, with 303 Ukrainian soldiers returning home, including 70 defenders of Mariupol. In total, 1,000 Ukrainians have returned home in three days.

Released Ukrainian soldiers who returned home as part of the exchange admitted that they missed chocolate the most. The third stage of the exchange of prisoners of war returned soldiers of the Armed Forces and the National Guard home.

On the night of May 25, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 367 air attack weapons. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 45 cruise missiles and 266 enemy UAVs in various regions of the country.

On May 24, 204 combat clashes took place at the front. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy stormed the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 65 times.

Enemy ships with Kalibr-type missiles have been spotted in the Black Sea, with a total salvo of up to 12 missiles. The threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

On May 25 at 01:55, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft. Also at night, the Russian army attacked Kharkiv with drones, and UAV fragments fell on a residential building in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.

European countries are considering purchasing American weapons for Ukraine if Trump refuses to help. Europe does not have enough weapons and production capacity to meet Ukraine's needs.

The Sumy Regional Military Administration has denied the fake news about the capture of Yunakivka by Russian troops. The situation on the border is under control, the Armed Forces are repelling enemy attacks.

On May 24, Ukraine returned 307 soldiers from Russian captivity, most of whom were captured in the Donetsk region in 2022. Tomorrow, May 25, the third stage of the exchange in the "1000 for 1000" format will take place.

The Russians in southern Ukraine have abandoned large forces for the offensive. The enemy is forming small groups of infantry on motorcycles to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces.

Patriot systems have more difficulty intercepting Iskander-M missiles, as they fire traps and change trajectory. Modernization complicates the work of air defense, but does not make it impossible.

As part of the large prisoner exchange "1000 for 1000," 307 Ukrainian defenders were returned. Among those released are 27 defenders of Mariupol, the youngest is 25 years old, and the oldest is 61.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the second round of prisoner exchanges with Ukraine. According to the agreements, 307 servicemen were returned from both sides.

During May 23, 202 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, the Russian army is attacking Ukrainian positions in 10 directions. The Defense Forces are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers.

Ukrainian defenders destroyed 1130 Russians, 11 tanks, 47 armored combat vehicles, 36 artillery systems, 5 MLRS and 2 air defense systems over the past day. The total losses of the enemy reached 979,830 people.

As part of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, Ukrainian soldiers returned home. Ombudsman Lubinets shared a video of the emotional conversations of the defenders with their relatives.

Ombudsman Lubinets reported on the return of 390 Ukrainian prisoners under the "1000 for 1000" format. Among those released are 270 military personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, border guards, and three women.