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Law enforcement officers have exposed Russian agents in several regions of Ukraine. They are suspected of guiding drones, transmitting coordinates, and high treason.
Washington is temporarily not supplying its allies with long-range ATACMS missiles because of the war with Iran. Estonia will receive shorter-range HIMARS munitions.
The U. S. Army is considering the development of a new AHSS long-range missile capable of striking targets more than 1,000 km away and being launched from HIMARS. The program is planned to receive $246 million in funding in 2027–2031.
The President of Ukraine met with the team of Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of F-16 and missiles for Patriot. The sides discussed the development of cooperation, joint production, and technology exchange.
46 Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosion in Olenivka continue to be held in russia without proper medical care. Relatives have called on the authorities to take decisive action, reporting torture and fabricated sentences.
France may transfer to Ukraine a prototype of the new MLRS Thundart for combat testing. The system is an analogue of HIMARS and uses guidance from the AASM Hammer aerial bomb.
Taiwan tested HIMARS on its west coast to simulate repelling a PRC invasion. The weapon, with a range of 300 km, allows for striking targets within Chinese territory.
Strikes on Chonhar and Crimea complicate Russian logistics in southern Ukraine. Expert Stupak notes that there will be no rapid collapse of the front or enemy retreat.
The multiple launch rocket systems were handed over to the soldiers of the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade. This will reduce the time required for coordination and deployment of the weapons.
Zelenskyy informed Trump about the strike of two "Oreshnik" missiles on Ukraine on May 24. He urged the US to urgently provide Patriot systems and PAC-3 missiles.
France has tested the X-Fire system with a range of up to 150 km on a Zetros chassis. The new system is intended to become a European alternative to the American HIMARS.
The number of casualties from the attack on the Dnipro district has risen to 17 people. Seven people are in hospitals, one man is in serious condition.
A woman was killed as a result of the attack on the Dniprovskyi district, and the number of wounded has risen to 11. An apartment building, a shop, a bus, and ten cars were damaged.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an agent who directed jet-powered drones at HIMARS was detained. He transmitted data using his nephew's phone and a predetermined cipher. He faces life imprisonment for high treason.
Due to delays in HIMARS deliveries, Estonia is considering purchasing Ukrainian long-range weapons. Ukrainian developments will allow striking targets at a distance of over 1000 km.
The Malian army has received VN22 armored vehicles, SR-5 MLRS systems, and Yitian air defense systems from China. The rearmament continues despite the presence of Russian forces in the country.
Belgium will form a unit with MLRS, drones, and self-propelled artillery based on the experience of the war in Ukraine. The country has already ordered 28 CAESAR systems and is choosing new systems.
The US Army successfully tested HIMARS in the Arctic, despite components freezing. This confirmed its ability to deliver accurate fire in harsh conditions.
The Trump administration is threatening European countries with retaliatory measures if the EU prioritizes domestic arms manufacturers. The Pentagon warned that restricting access for American arms manufacturers to the European market would provoke a reaction.
Lockheed Martin conducted final qualification tests of the ER GMLRS missile, which hit a target at 112 km. The new development is capable of doubling the range of standard GMLRS ammunition.
Japan plans to join NATO's PURL mechanism to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. Tokyo will finance non-lethal equipment such as radar systems and body armor.
Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov met with NATO representatives to discuss defense assistance. Key cooperation priorities include strengthening air defense, developing Patriot, F-16s, and HIMARS, as well as joint work on technological superiority.
Norway will purchase South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS for $2 billion. This will strengthen defense in the Arctic regions and deter Russian aggression.
Mykhailo Fedorov met with Julie Davis, discussing cooperation in air defense and drones. The Minister of Defense thanked the US for its support and emphasized the importance of the PURL and JUMPSTART initiatives.
European countries, including Norway, Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, are actively preparing for a potential war with Russia by increasing defense budgets and strengthening infrastructure. Some states, like Norway, are considering the possibility of confiscating civilian property for defense needs.
Russian military has started using a new jet strike drone for attacks on mobile targets. The drone has an arrow-shaped design and FPV control, allowing the operator to pursue moving objects.
The Russians tried to use the logistical route between Shevchenkove and Pokrovsk to accumulate additional forces, using more than 30 units of light equipment. Units of the 7th Corps of the Air Assault Forces destroyed part of the equipment during the march, and the rest directly within the southeastern borders of the city.
The United States has approved an $11. 1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest ever arms package for the island. The move comes amid increasing military pressure from China and includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
Over $5 billion in US arms exports to support NATO allies and Ukraine have been delayed due to the government shutdown. This affects deliveries of AMRAAM missiles, Aegis combat systems, and HIMARS to Denmark, Croatia, and Poland.
Soldiers of the 33rd separate mechanized brigade repelled an enemy offensive in Volodymyrivka, Donetsk region. 5 armored vehicles were destroyed and personnel losses were confirmed.