Ukraine conflict
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rnz.co.nzUkraine Uses AI-Guided Kamikaze Drone to Strike Russian Supply Routes
A U.S.-made drone called the Hornet is being used by Ukrainian units to attack Russian logistics convoys more than 80 kilometres behind the front line. The drone combines remote piloting with partial artificial-intelligence guidance and costs about $6,000.
NewsweekDrone Hits Turbine Building at Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
A drone hit a turbine building at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Saturday, creating a hole in the wall. The IAEA requested access to inspect the damage and warned that attacks on nuclear sites amount to playing with fire.
france24.comUkrainian Drones Disrupt Russian Supply Lines and Advance
Ukrainian forces have expanded drone operations across multiple ranges, slowing Russian territorial gains. Russian spending on the conflict is running ahead of budget projections.
upi.comUkrainian Drone Strikes Volgograd Oil Refinery, Killing One
A Ukrainian drone attack struck Russia's Volgograd region overnight, killing one person and injuring two others. The strike set an oil refinery ablaze, with fires continuing into the morning.
Al JazeeraEU Countries Summon Russian Envoys After Kyiv Strike Warning
Belgium and France summoned Russian ambassadors after Moscow warned foreigners to leave Kyiv ahead of planned strikes. Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the European Union issued similar summonses earlier in the week.
swissinfo.chRussian Law Allows Central Bank and Sberbank Staff to Carry Weapons
A new Russian law permits employees at the central bank and Sberbank to carry weapons. The measure is intended to counter Ukrainian drone threats. It applies specifically to staff at those two institutions.
Ukrainian Air Force Strikes Russian Aviation Sites in Three Cities
Ukrainian forces launched cruise missiles at targets in Voronezh, Sevastopol, and Taganrog. The strikes hit Russian aviation facilities early on the morning of May 27, 2026.
Ukraine Program Allows Western Firms to Test Defense Technology
Hundreds of companies have applied to the Test in Ukraine program, which began in July 2025. Dozens are currently evaluating systems under combat conditions through the Brave1 platform.
nationalpost.comUkraine Holds Ground as Russia Slows Advances, FDD Says
Ukraine has slowed Russian battlefield gains and increased strikes on Russian infrastructure, according to a May 26 analysis by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. The report states that Russian forces face higher costs and limited prospects for major breakthroughs.
ibtimes.co.ukBelarus Opposition Leader Visits Kyiv After Russian Missile Attack
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on May 25, 2026, as the city recovered from Russia's largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are monitoring Belarusian government support for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
naturalnews.comUkrainian MiG-29 Strikes Russian Drone Team in Kursk Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 dropped two French-supplied AASM Hammer guided bombs on a Russian drone team near Tetkino in Kursk Oblast. Ukrainian border guards directed the strike.
Sweden Says Russia’s Economy Contracted 8% Since 2020 Despite Official Growth Claims
Swedish officials presented data showing Russia’s economy shrank while Moscow reported expansion. The analysis also points to understated inflation and rising domestic pressure on the Kremlin.
ibtimes.co.ukBelarus Exiled Leader Visits Kyiv After Russian Missile Attack
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv on Monday. Ukrainian officials reported two deaths and 87 injuries from Russia's largest missile strike of the year.
ForbesRussia Enacts New Internet Restrictions During Ukraine Conflict
Russia has broadened internet shutdowns and blocked messaging services since May 2025. State and independent polling recorded declines in President Vladimir Putin's approval rating between February and April 2026. Officials stated the measures aim to limit Ukrainian drone operati…
zerohedge.comDeactivated Starlink Terminals Preceded Ukrainian Advance in Early 2026
A U.S. defense intelligence assessment states that deactivation of thousands of illicit Russian Starlink terminals in February contributed to a temporary degradation of Russian command capabilities. Ukrainian forces subsequently regained approximately 400 square kilometers.
France 24Russia Reports 16 Killed in Luhansk Dormitory Drone Strike
Russian officials said the death toll from a drone strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region reached 16 on Saturday. Most victims were young women. The announcement followed a U.N. debate on the incident.
thehindu.comBelarus and Russia Conduct Joint Nuclear Forces Drills
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko joined Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in overseeing military exercises that included the simulated use of tactical and strategic nuclear weapons. The drills ran from Tuesday to Thursday and spanned territory from Eastern Europ…
ForbesUkraine Increases Medium-Range Drone Strikes on Russian Supply Lines
Ukrainian forces have expanded strikes using medium-range drones that target Russian logistics vehicles at distances of 12 to 200 kilometers. The drones employ visual navigation and AI targeting to avoid electronic warfare systems. Russian military observers have reported increas…
thehindu.comPutin Visits Beijing as Russia-China Trade Ties Deepen
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing for his first international visit of 2026. The trip highlighted growing economic dependence between Russia and China amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
France 24Russian Sources Report Ukrainian Losses and Joint Statement with China
Russian sources reported nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in the past day along with two tanks and one anti-aircraft gun. Moscow and Beijing issued a joint statement supporting peace talks in Ukraine if root causes are addressed.
New York PostReport Says Chinese Leader Discussed Russian Leader With U.S. President
A report states that China's leader told the U.S. president that Russia's leader might regret the decision to invade Ukraine. The claim comes as Russia faces challenges on the battlefield and has scaled back a military parade.
ForbesChina Denies Report of Comments on Russia During U.S. Visit
China rejected a Financial Times report that its leader told the U.S. president Russia might regret its Ukraine invasion. The denial came during a press conference on Tuesday.
news.google.comRussian Defense Ministry Says It Controls Vuhledar in Eastern Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry announced it has taken control of the town of Vuhledar. The statement was issued on the current date.
The War ZoneUkraine Unveils First Homegrown Glide Bomb Ready for Combat
Ukraine has unveiled its first domestically developed glide bomb, which completed trials after 17 months and carries a 250-kilogram warhead. The weapon is designed to strike targets dozens of kilometers behind enemy lines and is now entering pilot training.
news.sky.comUK Begins NATO-Standard Helicopter Pilot Training for Ukrainian Forces
Ukrainian Army Aviation helicopter pilots are receiving NATO-standard training in the United Kingdom under Operation Interstorm. The program delivers basic training that enables pilots to transition quickly to Western-built attack helicopters. @Osinttechnical reported the develop…
france24.comDrones Strike UN Convoy Twice in Kherson
A United Nations convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under drone attack twice in Ukraine's Kherson region, an assault Kyiv attributed to Moscow. The strikes occurred during Russia's most intensive aerial campaign in two consecutive days, with nearly 1,600 drones launched agai…
The Washington PostUkrainian Boy Disables Russian Fiber-Optic Drone
A 12-year-old boy in northern Ukraine disabled a Russian fiber-optic drone after a soldier taught him how to do so. The incident occurred last month in Chernihiv as the boy was cutting a tree branch. Russia has increasingly used such drones against civilians in a campaign the Uni…
tass.comLatvian Prime Minister Announces Resignation After Coalition Partner Withdraws Support
The Latvian prime minister announced her resignation on Thursday after a coalition partner withdrew its support, leaving the government without a majority. The move follows the defense minister's resignation last week over the handling of stray Ukrainian drones that crossed into…
Ukrainian Drone Pilots Train NATO Forces in Sweden
Ukrainian drone pilots conducted a training exercise with NATO forces in Sweden. During a mock attack, the pilots demonstrated that NATO troops would have been eliminated if the simulated strike had been real. The exercise highlighted differences in drone warfare tactics between…
nknews.orgRussian Ship Carrying Nuclear Reactors to North Korea Sank Off Spain in 2024
A CNN investigation found that the Ursa Major sank in 2024 with a hole in its bow and damaged metal facing inward. The sinking occurred months after North Korea began assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine. Satellite images showed a bridge linking Russia and North Korea near…
The IndependentRussia Conducts Second Confirmed Sarmat ICBM Test
Russia conducted a test launch of its nuclear-armed Sarmat missile on Tuesday, the second confirmed successful test of the weapon designed to replace Soviet-era systems. President Vladimir Putin hailed the launch and said the missile would enter combat service later this year.
indiatoday.intoday.inUkrainian Drone Attacks on Russia Resume After Victory Day Ceasefire Ends
Russian channels reported multiple Ukrainian attack drones heading toward targets in Russia on the night the Victory Day ceasefire concluded. The reports also indicated possible cruise missile launches. The ceasefire had been in place for the May 9 holiday commemorating the end o…
nypost.comPutin Appears at Moscow Victory Day Parade With Noticeably Swollen Face
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a shortened Victory Day parade in Moscow on Saturday marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany. Observers noted his puffy facial appearance and heavy security measures during the event. Putin used the appea…
montrealgazette.comAFP Journalists Access Chernobyl Reactor Building Ahead of 40th Anniversary of 1986 Disaster
AFP journalists Genya Savilov and Maryke Vermaak visited the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine. The trip was part of coverage marking the accident's 40th anniversary. A Russian drone strike in February 2025 left a hole in one of the radiation shields over the…
opencanada.orgCanada Deepens EU Ties to Diversify From US Reliance
Canadian officials told Euronews the country has signed more than 20 new security, defence and economic agreements globally over the past year as part of a middle-power strategy. The foreign policy push is framed as long-term cooperation based on shared values rather than a react…
naturalnews.comUkrainian MiG-29 Strikes Russian Drone Team in Kherson Oblast
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 dropped two French-supplied AASM Hammer guided bombs on a Russian drone team operating in Kherson Oblast. The strike destroyed the target according to video released by an open-source intelligence account. The incident is the latest in ongoing aerial…
rediff.comUkrainian Forces Report AI-Assisted Drone Strikes in Russian-Occupied Mariupol
A Ukrainian military unit said it conducted drone strikes deep inside Russian-occupied Mariupol, targeting locations up to 160 kilometers behind the front line. The unit described the operation as a symbolic return to the city. The strikes were carried out with artificial intelli…
yahoo.comLatvian Defence Minister Resigns After Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities
The Latvian defence minister has resigned after two Ukrainian drones crossed from Russia and struck oil storage facilities in Latvia. The Ukrainian defence minister stated that Russian electronic warfare had deliberately diverted the drones from their intended targets inside Russ…
news.google.comRussia Scales Back Victory Day Parade in Moscow Over Ukrainian Drone Strike Concerns
Russian authorities limited foreign press access to the annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow's Red Square on May 9, 2026. Officials cited security concerns over possible Ukrainian drone strikes. The event proceeded with reduced scale compared to previous years.
news.sky.comBelgium to Transfer Entire F-16 Fleet to Ukraine by 2029
Belgium has committed to sending all 53 of its F-16 aircraft to Ukraine by the end of 2029. The decision follows an initial pledge of 30 aircraft. The transfer is intended to strengthen Ukraine's air force capabilities.
theconversation.comRussia Increases Security for President Ahead of Military Parade
Russian officials have stepped up protection for the president before Saturday's military parade, citing threats from Ukraine. An unnamed European intelligence agency has separately raised concerns about a possible internal coup linked to the former defence minister.
khaama.comUkrainian Drones Strike Targets in Grozny Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian drones targeted the Central Grozny Railway Station, Khankala Military Base and an FSB building in Znamenskoye on May 8. Khankala is one of Russia's largest military installations. Russian officials have threatened severe retaliation if Ukraine strikes sites connected to…
Ukrainian Hackers Tricked Over 2,600 Russian Troops Into Revealing Locations Via Starlink
Ukrainian hackers posed as cybercriminals on Telegram to offer registration services for smuggled Starlink terminals to Russian soldiers. More than 2,600 soldiers provided GPS coordinates in exchange for restored internet access. The coordinates enabled strikes on Russian headqua…
rferl.orgUkrainian Volunteers Convert Skydiving Plane Into Drone Hunter
The New York Times released video showing Ukrainian volunteers who modified an old skydiving plane to detect and intercept drones. The adaptation reflects efforts to develop low-cost air defense tools using existing civilian aircraft. The project highlights improvisation in respo…
upi.comUkraine Strikes Three Russian Fuel Facilities
Ukrainian drones hit the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, two other major fuel-producing facilities and an oil pumping station in Russia. The attacks add pressure on Russian refinery operations that fell to multi-year lows in April. Russian authorities have not issued a detailed public re…
ksl.comUkraine's SBU Strikes Russia's Lukoil Oil Refinery in Perm for Second Day
Ukraine's SBU conducted a second consecutive strike on the Lukoil oil refinery in Perm, according to the agency. The refinery is one of Russia's major production facilities. The development follows an initial strike on the site the previous day.
tass.comFrench Police Detain Four Russian Nationals in Biarritz
Court documents detail surveillance of Osechkin's home in Biarritz in April 2025 as part of a broader Russian campaign of targeted killings across Europe since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Lithuanian and German authorities have disrupted similar plots against activists and offic…
rt.comRussian Security Council Head Calls for Instilling 'Animal Fear' in EU to Deter Conflict
The head of the Russian Security Council wrote that Russia should pursue security through creating 'animal fear' in Europe rather than goodwill measures. The article was published ahead of the anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. It cites recent German military expans…
ForbesUkraine Develops Layered Battlefield Defense Integrating Traditional and New Technologies
Ukraine has adapted its military approach to create a complex defense system that combines conventional obstacles with emerging tactics and technologies. The system emphasizes control across the battlefield rather than static positions. Forbes reported the development stems from…
Drones Strike Russian Border Guard Headquarters in Northern Crimea
Ukrainian attack drones hit and severely damaged a Russian FSB border guard headquarters in Northern Crimea overnight on or before May 6, 2026. The strike targeted the facility directly, according to reporting that attributed the operation to Ukrainian forces. @Osinttechnical rep…
america.cgtn.comRussian Drone Fragments Land in Romania Amid Ukraine Conflict
Fragments from a Russian drone downed over Ukraine crashed into a residential area in Romania last month, near the Danube River. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights ongoing drone incursions into NATO territory. NATO and the European Union are planning a coordin…
pravdareport.comUkraine Strikes Russian Military Electronics Plant with domestically produced Flamingo Cruise Missiles
IR footage shows Ukraine’s 19th Missile Brigade firing Flamingo cruise missiles into Russia earlier this week. At least one missile struck the VNIIR-Progress military electronics plant. @Osinttechnical reported the strike on the Russian facility.
GB NewsRussia Declares Two-Day Unilateral Ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day
As Europe commemorates the 81st anniversary of World War II's end, Russia announced a two-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day, while the Netherlands honored British veterans on Liberation Day. Germany outlined plans to become Europe's leading conventional military power. Ukr…
GB NewsBritish Ex-Soldier Files Lawsuit Against Russia Alleging Torture During Ukraine Captivity
Shaun Pinner, a British veteran captured in Ukraine, has filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation for alleged starvation, beatings, and torture. He previously won £250,000 in damages from a Kyiv court, which Russia ignored. The case, set for London's High Court, aims to set…
al-monitor.comDrone Strike Damages Monitoring Equipment at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that a drone strike damaged meteorological monitoring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine. The plant, Europe's largest with six reactors, remains under Russian control since its seizure in 2022.…
The Guardian13 Wounded in Oklahoma Shooting; 5 Killed in Ukraine Missile Strike; 2 Dead in Germany Car Attack
At least 13 people were hospitalized after gunfire erupted at a party near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma on Sunday night, with no arrests made. A Russian missile strike killed five and wounded 18 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Monday. Two died and several were injured when a car ramme…
GB NewsUK Considers Joining EU's €90 Billion Loan Package for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced discussions on UK participation in the European Union's €90 billion loan for Ukraine during the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia. The loan aims to support Ukraine's defense and financial needs amid the ongoi…
BBC NewsUK to Negotiate Participation in EU's €90 Billion Loan Program for Ukraine
The United Kingdom plans to start talks to join a €90 billion European Union loan program for Ukraine, as announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at a summit in Armenia. This move aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses amid ongoing conflict. Starmer met with Ukrainian President…
thehindu.comRussia and North Korea Sign Five-Year Military Cooperation Agreement
Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang to discuss strengthening military ties. The two sides agreed to establish long-term cooperation and are preparing a five-year plan for 2027-2031. Analysts note the pact could accelerate…
thehindu.comDrones Used in Combat and Civilian Evacuations in Ukraine's Odesa Region
Drone technology is transforming frontlines and killing zones in Ukraine's ongoing conflict. Unmanned systems are also being used for rescue operations, including the evacuation of a 77-year-old woman in the Odesa region. Defence analyst Olena Krizhanivska discussed these develop…