MORE: Ukrainian strikes continue to constrain Russian oil refining and energy revenues, even as the war in the Middle East has provided a budget windfall in the short term. Reuters reported on May 20, citing unspecified official data and sources, that virtually all major oil refineries in central Russia have halted or scaled back their fuel output following recent Ukrainian drone strikes.
ISW observed reporting in Summer-Fall 2025 that Russia struggled to repair damage to its oil refineries from Ukrainian strikes, as Western sanctions have restricted Russia’s access to the necessary parts. Russia will likely struggle to repair damages from this most recent intensification in Ukraine’s strike campaign as well. Future Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil infrastructure will likely continue to strain Russian revenues and prevent Russia from reaping any long-term benefits from the current surge in oil prices.
Ukrainian drones are increasingly cutting Russian logistics on occupied routes, hitting Donetsk, roads toward Mariupol and Pokrovsk, and Belgorod Oblast. At least 64 logistics strikes have been geolocated since January, while many more remain unpublished or ungeolocated. #Ukraine
Russian milbloggers confirm that Ukrainian Hornet mid-range strike drones are causing havoc to Russian supply lines deep behind the frontline.
The Russians have found that the drones are fairly jam-resistant and equipped with semi-autonomous targeting.
Ukraine is now intercepting around 90% of Russian drones and nearly 80% of cruise missiles despite Moscow intensifying its air attacks, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
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⚡️Breaking: Zelensky's former second-in-command, Yermak, charged in major corruption probe
Yermak has been under investigation in a probe into a $100 million corruption scheme centered around the state nuclear monopoly Energoatom.
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Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit Russian PRV-16 and P-18 radars in Donetsk region, along with a fuel and lubricant depot, an ammunition depot and temporary deployment points. Operators from the 1st Separate Center worked with the SBS Deep Strike Center, targeting radar systems used for air target altitude tracking, early warning and air defense support. #Ukraine
German defense giant Rheinmetall is entering the cruise missile market with aerospace company Destinus as Europe moves to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities.
The move comes after reports that the US canceled plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany.
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Ukrainian fighters are now pushing from the Dnipro region back into Donetsk.
Armed Forces of Ukraine are attacking in the Zeleniy Gai - Zirka direction🇺🇦
Heroes🫡
Euroclear transfers €6.6 billion to Ukraine from proceeds of frozen Russian assets
As of the end of March 2026, Euroclear Bank’s balance sheet stood at €237 billion — €200 billion of which is related to sanctioned Russian assets.
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Russians complaining that Ukraine's new longer distance capabilities for small drones has enabled them to approach fire control over the primary land route from russia to Crimea.
Russia is building another air defense ring around Moscow with over 100 systems installed since 2023, Radio Svoboda found. Putin's Valdai residence has also been blurred on Yandex maps.
Warriors report successful mission 🫡🙌
Ukrainian forces have fully recaptured the village of Dovha Balka, located west of Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region🇺🇦
Have a powerful day, heroes 🫡