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2 hours ago
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Ukrainian drones have destroyed 89,000 Russian targets in May, says Ukraine's commander-in-chief
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has stated that drones of various types have struck and destroyed 89,000 Russian targets so far in May and the number of drone system crews and development of drone units continues to grow. Source: Syrskyi on Facebook Quote: "The systematic work to scale up drone system units is delivering real results. In May alone, over 89,000 enemy targets have been struck and destroyed with the help of various types of drones." Details: Syrskyi reported that during the monthly meeting on the use and development of drone systems attended by commanders of combat units, an intelligence report was presented regarding the formation of drone forces within the Russian military and the supply of new UAV models and ground robotic systems to the Russians. Syrskyi said the Russians are copying the experience of Ukraine's defence forces and actively expanding their drone units. "That is why we must maintain our development pace and constantly build up our capabilities to stay one step ahead," he said. The commander-in-chief also reported that the number of drone system crews is continuing to grow and drone units are being further developed. Particular attention has been paid to destroying Russian UAV operators and their control centres. The meeting also addressed the development of ground-based drone systems that perform logistical functions on the battlefield, evacuate wounded soldiers, carry out mine-laying and serve as combat modules. "Compared to 2024, we have increased the supply of such systems to military units several fold and expanded training for Ukrainian ground vehicle systems specialists," Syrskyi said. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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3 hours ago
- General
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Infrastructure facility on fire in Zaporizhia after Russian attack
A fire has broken out at an infrastructure facility in the city of Zaporizhzhia due to a Russian attack on the morning of 30 May. Source: Ivan Fedorov, Head of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "A Russian attack has caused a fire at one of the infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia." Details: Early reports indicate that there have been no casualties. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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16 hours ago
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Two injured in Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Russia has attacked the Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast throughout the day on 29 May, using artillery and drones. Two people have been injured. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Quote: "The Marhanets, Pokrovske and Chervonohryhorivka hromadas in the Nikopol district have come under Russian attack today. The city of Nilopol sustained the most strikes. Russian forces targeted the area with drones and artillery. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.] Two people were injured – a 25-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman." Details: Both of the people who were injured in the attack will receive outpatient treatment. Infrastructure facilities were damaged, including a public utility company, an administrative building, a five-storey apartment block, two houses, a non-operational building, six vehicles and four greenhouses. Russia also attacked the Hrushivka hromada in the Kryvyi Rih district. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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16 hours ago
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Zelenskyy: Russians have not shared their "memorandum" with partners
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on 29 May that the Russian side has not handed over its so-called "memorandum" to the United States, Ukraine or Türkiye, despite earlier promises to do so. Source: Zelenskyy's address on 29 May Quote: "Words don't work with Moscow. Even the so-called 'memorandum' they promised and supposedly spent over a week preparing – no one has seen it yet. It has not been given to Ukraine. It has not been given to our partners. Not even Türkiye, the country that hosted the first meeting, has received the new agenda. Despite promises to the contrary – above all to the United States and President Trump. Another Russian deception." Details: The president added that the Russians are doing everything they can to make the meetings meaningless, which is another reason to strengthen sanctions pressure against them. Background: Earlier, it became known that Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov had handed over a document to Russia outlining Ukraine's position and was awaiting their "memorandum" in response. On 23 May, Zelenskyy stated that the fact that Russia had been drafting a so-called "memorandum" on a ceasefire for a week is a mockery of the entire world. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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19 hours ago
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new drone reaching speeds of up to 750 km/h
Russia launched a new type of jet-powered attack UAV called the Dan-M against Ukraine on the morning of 29 May. The drones were launched in a group from Crimea. Source: Serhii "Flesh" Beskrestnov, a consultant specialised in military radio technologies, on social media Details: Beskrestnov explained that the Dan-M is originally a target drone used for training and testing air defence systems, which Russia has now converted into a strike UAV. Quote: "We did the same with Strizh jet drones at the beginning of the war, but only because we lacked cruise missiles and long-range strike drones. Why Russia has made this modification is unclear – perhaps they have a large stock of these UAVs." More details: Beskrestnov added that the original target drone is red, but in this case the body colour had been changed. He also specified that the drone's flight time is 25-40 minutes, its speed ranges between 400 and 750 km/h, and it can fly at altitudes of up to nine kilometres. Background: Serhii "Flesh" Beskrestnov recently reported that Russian forces have started using an AI-powered drone with a petrol engine capable of flying over 100 km to carry out attacks on Ukraine. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
