In a significant escalation, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s power grid, deploying 100 missiles and drones, causing injuries and damage across several Ukrainian regions. Despite the Ukrainian Air Force’s efforts, downing 35 missiles and 46 drones, the attacks resulted in at least 19 injuries and highlighted the vulnerability of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. In response, Ukraine’s military has launched counter-offensive operations against Russian forces, utilizing Western-supplied high-precision weapons. Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Russia is attempting to seize as much territory as possible before the arrival of new Western weapons. The Ukrainian military is responding flexibly to Russian attacks, repelling 14 Russian attacks, with intense fighting reported on the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian forces destroyed a record number of Russian artillery systems in May, indicating the scale of ongoing hostilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO members of the consequences of escalating the conflict, as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian energy installations. The Ukrainian Air Force reported Russian attack drones in various regions, signaling a widespread and coordinated assault. The situation remains tense, with the Ukrainian military warning not to ignore air alerts as Russian occupiers continue to attack with drones.
Key points
- Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s power grid with 100 missiles and drones, causing injuries and power outages.
- Ukraine’s military launched counter-offensive operations using Western-supplied high-precision weapons.
- Ukrainian forces destroyed a record number of Russian artillery systems in May.
- Russian President Putin warned of severe consequences for NATO’s escalation of the conflict.
