Armed Forces of Ukraine
Enemy offensives continue in Sumy region, the Armed Forces are repelling attacks. People are being evacuated from 18 front-line communities in four districts, more than 500 people have been evacuated in a week.
In May, more than 89,000 enemy targets were hit and destroyed with the help of drones. The enemy is copying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is actively scaling up its unmanned units.
Since the beginning of 2025, Russian occupation forces have lost over 190,000 soldiers. This was announced by General Oleksandr Syrskyi, noting the effective work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Over the past day, 173 battles took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, and shelled the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 Shahed-type attack UAVs and two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. Air defense forces neutralized 56 enemy UAVs in the east, south, and north of the country.
As of 06:00 on May 30, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has "Caliber" missiles.
The 43rd Brigade showed how they destroy enemy D-20 guns, ammunition depots and armored vehicles in positions. Ukrainian artillery works 24/7, delivering precise strikes against the enemy.
A mass brawl occurred in Kamianets-Podilskyi between locals, the Territorial Recruitment Center (TCC), and the police. According to media reports, the conflict arose due to an incident involving the forced detention of a man.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and admitted new Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems "Baton Optic" to operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The drone is capable of hitting tactical vehicles, positions and ammunition depots.
The Russians are storming Vovchansk in small groups, trying to gain a foothold on the Oskol. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are thwarting their attempts to build crossings, complicating logistics and the threat to Kupyansk.
On the night of May 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 Shahed-type strike UAVs, 56 of which were neutralized. Hits were recorded in 9 front-line locations.
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas, but there are 3 Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has 8 Kalibr missiles.
In Novyi Rozdil, a group of men attacked a TCC serviceman. The police have identified those involved, and they face up to 4 years of imprisonment.
The Command of the Ground Forces has cancelled the order to conscript Deputy Prosecutor Natalia Maksymenko, who is a person involved in a corruption case, due to violations of the mobilization procedure. Control over conscription will be strengthened.
The number of videos showing confrontations with the Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCC) has increased, but these are often fakes. Sarantsev stated that this is part of an information war and urged people not to lose vigilance regarding the real enemy.
In January-April 2024, state budget expenditures for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 765 billion, of which UAH 204. 9 billion in April. The funds were used to provide for the military and purchase equipment.
The Ministry of Economy stated that there is a request for arms exports from the defense industry. The decision requires consideration at the level of the National Security and Defense Council, the Headquarters, in order not to undermine supplies for the Armed Forces.
Information about the transfer of a 50,000-strong Russian group to the Ukrainian border in order to attack Kharkiv is not true. This was reported by the Operational-Tactical Group "Kharkiv".
Oleksandr Syrskyi announced the launch of the School of Instructors for professional training of military personnel. Special attention will be paid to training in working with drones, ground systems, and tactical medicine.
Russian forces are trying to accumulate 50,000 soldiers in the Sumy direction, but the operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are hindering them. Ukrainian military pushed the enemy back 4 km near Kostyantynivka.
On the night of May 28, Russia launched 5 ballistic missiles, a guided air missile and 88 drones at Ukraine. Air defense neutralized 71 enemy UAVs, 34 of which were shot down.
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 "Kalibr" missiles.
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.