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Russia is trying to produce 1000 "Shaheds" per day, but Ukraine is ready to respond with powerful strikes from its own drones. The main challenge is funding to accelerate production.
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.
During the day, the enemy attacked 6 settlements in Kharkiv region. As a result of the shelling, one person was killed and nine were injured, including a four-year-old girl.
On the night of May 27, Russia launched 60 Shahed-type UAVs at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 43 enemy drones in the East, North and South of the country.
russia has changed the tactics of using drones, increasing the flight altitude and resistance to electronic warfare. The production of launchers has also been налагоджено, which will increase the number of strikes on Ukraine.
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with an FPV drone with a warhead based on an RPG for the first time. During the drone attack, 11 people were injured, including a child.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities are becoming more intense, Ukrainian air defense is barely holding up. Missiles for SAMP/T have run out, a year and a half without shells for Crotale.
For the third day in a row, the Russian Federation has been setting anti-records, bombarding Ukraine with deadly weapons. Yurii Ihnat stated that only strong anti-Russian sanctions aimed at stopping the production of weapons can stop this trend.
Zelenskyy stated that Russian terror must be countered with sanctions, blocking finances and oil. Russia has increased the number of drones, ignoring diplomacy.
Andriy Kovalenko reported that some Russian Shahed drones have been remotely controlled since last year. He added that there is no sensation in this, as they are being shot down.
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.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with drones, causing destruction and a fire at a private enterprise in Vashchevo. Two women were killed and five wounded in the region during the day.
On the night of May 26, drones attacked Yelabuga in Tatarstan, where a plant for the production of "Shaheds" is located. Drones also struck Tula, causing a blackout there.
In the event of failed ceasefire negotiations, Ukraine will have to reduce the use of air defense. Russia is increasing drone production to 500 per day, which could lead to attacks of 1,000 units.
The President of Ukraine stated that the night attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian cities led to the death of civilians, including children. He called on the world to increase pressure on Russia.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the night attack by the Russian Federation shows that the reason for the protraction of the war is in Moscow. Ukraine expects increased sanctions from the United States, Europe, and partners.
At night, Russia launched 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down 6 missiles and neutralized 245 drones in various regions of the country, including Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
On May 23, the Russians struck Chuguev, killing a 33-year-old woman and injuring two people. Also, the occupiers attacked Staryi Saltiv with a drone, injuring two men.
Serhiy Lysak warned about the threat of an attack by UAVs of the "shahed" type in the Dnipropetrovsk region. An air alert has been declared in the region, explosions are reported.
On the night of May 23, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 175 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 150 Shahed-type drones in various directions.
On the night of May 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 UAVs. Air defense neutralized 63 enemy targets in the east, north, and center of the country, but Kharkiv Oblast and Sumy Oblast were affected.
A new technology for drones has been developed in Ukraine, which should change the course of hostilities. According to Fedorov, this will be a turning point in the technological war.
On May 19, Russia attacked a checkpoint in Kharkiv region with a "Molniya" drone, injuring two police officers and three guardsmen. They were provided with assistance, their condition is stable.
Russia is modernizing kamikaze drones, changing the color and guidance system to overcome electronic warfare. It also launches drone-imitators that can carry explosives to exhaust air defense.
On the night of May 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 93 UAVs in the eastern, northern and central regions.
On the night of May 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 112 drones. Air defense destroyed 76 "Shahed" drones, but Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions were affected.
On the night of May 18, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 273 drones, of which 88 "shaheds" were shot down. 128 drone simulators were lost locationally.
On the night of May 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with 62 drones. Air defense forces shot down 36 enemy UAVs in the eastern, northern, southern, western and central regions.
On the night of May 16, russia attacked Ukraine with 112 Shahed-type drones and others. Air defense forces shot down 73 strike UAVs, 36 simulators were lost locationally. Odesa, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected by the russian attack.