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At night, Chernihiv was attacked by drones, with 15 explosions recorded. A woodworking enterprise, a logistics company, and critical infrastructure were damaged.
On the night of May 27, Russia launched 163 drones, 150 of which were shot down or suppressed. 8 hits were recorded across 7 locations, and falling debris was reported in 4 places.
Pavlo Yelizarov stated there is a rapid increase in the number of Shahed drones during attacks. The mass scale and changing enemy tactics are complicating the work of air defense systems.
The Russian military-industrial complex has limitations in missile production, which constrains the intensity of attacks on Kyiv. The main problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine remains the shortage of missiles for Patriot systems.
As a result of a Geran UAV strike on Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded has risen to 12 people. Among the victims are an infant and police officers; buildings were also damaged.
Air defense shot down 111 enemy drones out of 122 launched during the night attack. Hits were recorded at 11 locations; the enemy continues to launch new UAVs.
The new Geran-4 has a range of only 450 km and requires more expensive components. The drone's reinforced fuselage has significantly complicated its mass production.
The strike on Bila Tserkva debunked the myth of the "Oreshnik's" superpower due to the small craters. The Russian Federation plans to produce only five such missiles per year until 2026.
The publication notes that Russian propaganda actively promoted the thesis of the allegedly super-powerful "kinetic" destructiveness of the "Oreshnik" and the use of special "tungsten rods. "
Intelligence revealed data on the "Geran-4" jet UAV with speeds up to 500 km/h. The new drone features a reinforced airframe and Chinese turbojet engines.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 262 drones; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 246 enemy targets. 10 hits were recorded across nine locations, the attack is ongoing.
South Korea is considering exporting K30 Biho systems to the UAE to counter Iranian drones. Previously, Seoul refused to provide weapons to Ukraine due to the state of war.
During the attack on May 24, the enemy attempted to overwhelm the air defense with a massive volume of missiles and drones. Over 40% of the Shaheds were shot down by interceptors of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
On the night of May 24, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 90 missiles and 600 UAVs. Air defense shot down 604 targets; missile and drone strikes were recorded at 54 locations.
The Russian army may begin installing two types of EW (Electronic Warfare) equipment on "Shahed" drones. This would allow the enemy to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones and radar stations.
Oleksiy Neizhpapa and Andriy Hnatov congratulated the marines on their professional holiday. The Navy Commander presented the service members with awards for military merit.
On the night of May 23, air defense forces destroyed 102 enemy drones of various types. Twelve hits were recorded across nine locations, and debris fell in five others.
The AFU are deploying Hornet AI-powered drones to strike enemy logistics at ranges of up to 120 km. This creates conditions for weakening Russian defenses in the rear.
The Tryzub system disables drone electronics using microwave radiation. This method is significantly cheaper than using anti-aircraft missiles.
In Yekaterinburg, students are being recruited to operate Geran drones using video game imagery. The CCD warns about the involvement of youth in the Alabuga military facility.
The logic of warfare is changing, and Ukraine has much to offer its partners—from experience to innovative technologies that are already of interest in the West.
On the night of May 22, air defense forces shot down and suppressed 115 out of 124 enemy drones. Seven drone strikes were recorded, along with falling debris in ten locations.
Over the past four months, the supply of interceptor drones has increased 2. 6 times. This method of countering Shaheds is cheaper and faster than traditional air defense systems.
Ukraine is scaling up the production of cheap interceptor missiles to combat Shaheds. The weapons stockpile is being prepared for the autumn-winter period.
Ukraine has doubled the efficiency of shooting down Shaheds using interceptor drones. The supply of such equipment has increased 2.6 times over the past four months.
Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 116 drones of various types. Air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 109 enemy drones in several regions.
The enemy attacked Ukraine with 84 drones of various types, including decoys. Air defense forces shot down 75 targets, but six hits by strike UAVs were recorded.
The Ministry of Defense presented a Ukrainian laser simulator that fully replicates the Stinger MANPADS. The system allows for practicing the full cycle of destroying enemy drones.
The SBU recorded radiation levels exceeding the norm on the debris of an enemy drone. Elements made of depleted uranium were discovered in the warhead of an R-60 missile.
The enemy launched 154 drones and a missile at Ukraine; air defense neutralized 131 targets. Hits were recorded in 20 locations, and debris falls in 6 districts.