Militants wound eight residents of Donetsk region over past day
Yesterday, May 27, the Russian army injured eight residents of Donetsk region.
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Enemy strikes Sloviansk with Shaheds at night, damages lyceum
On the night of Wednesday, May 28, the Russian army attacked Sloviansk, Donetsk region, with Shahed-type attack drones.
Oleh “Romakha” Romanov, second in command of the unmanned systems regiment within the 3rd Army Corps
None of the countries would pour 38 percent of is national budget into the defense industry just to then sit down at the negotiating table
War update: 216 clashes on frontline on Tuesday, fiercest fighting near Pokrovsk
On May 27, a total of 216 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred on the frontline, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the greatest number of battles.
Russian forces attack railway infrastructure in three regions
Early on Wednesday, May 28, Russian forces attacked railway infrastructure in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy regions.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,050 over past day
From February 24, 2022, to May 28, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 983,890 personnel, including 1,050 over the past day alone.
Russians attack industrial facility in Kirovohrad region, three injured
Overnight on May 28, Russian forces attacked an industrial enterprise in the town of Svitlovodsk, Kirovohrad region, injuring three people.
Russian assault units 80–100% manned despite heavy losses – military spox
Despite huge losses, Russian forces continue to maintain assault unit personnel levels at 80–100%.
Ukraine rejects Russian myths of frontline breakthrough
Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, has refuted Russian propaganda claims about a so-called “collapse of the front” in Ukraine.
Russian drone attack in Kharkiv region leaves eight people injured, including minor
As a result of an attack by Russian drones on two settlements in Kharkiv region, eight people were injured, including a 4-year-old girl.
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AFU told about features of new Russian missile “Banderol”
The main threat of the new Russian missile “Banderol” is its range and rather high speed - from 480 to 680 kilometers per hour.
Enemy launched missile attack on enterprise on outskirts of Nizhyn
The Russian army struck a ballistic missile at the territory of an enterprise on the outskirts of Nizhyn, Chernihiv region.
Russians drop FAB-500 on Kupiansk, over 50 houses damaged
Russian troops dropped a high-explosive bomb on the residential sector of Kupiansk, damaging more than 50 households.
Readiness to respond to Russian attacks and weapons production: Zelensky holds meeting with military
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the participation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Andriy Hnatov, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Putin’s helicopter never came under fire in Kursk – Ukrainian officials debunk Russian fake
Claims that the helicopter of Russian leader Vladimir Putin was allegedly attacked by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in Kursk region are false.
Russians launch repeat strikes on fire-damaged home in Sumy region
In Bilopillia community of Ukraine’s Sumy region, Russian forces launched multiple follow-up strikes on a house where Ukrainian State Emergency Service (SES) firefighters had just extinguished a fire.
Russian drone hits trolleybus center in Sloviansk
Russian forces launched a drone strike on the city of Sloviansk, Donetsk region, targeting the trolleybus operations center and industrial zone.
War update: 87 clashes along frontline since morning, fiercest fighting reported in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 87 combat clashes were recorded between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders, with fighting continuing across seven frontline sectors. The most intense battles are taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian forces attempting to advance with small infantry groups from Kursk region – Ukrainian forces
The Siversk operational and tactical group has recorded a significant decrease in the use of enemy FPV drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in its area of responsibility. However, Russian forces continue to deploy their full arsenal of weapons.
Türkiye ready to host next round of Ukraine-Russia talks – Fidan
Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and has expressed interest in hosting the next round of talks.
Large-scale fire extinguished in Kharkiv region at enterprise attacked by Russian drones at night
In the village of Vasyshcheve, Kharkiv region, a large-scale fire of 7,500 square meters was extinguished at an enterprise that was attacked by Russian attack drones at night.
In Kherson, Russians drop explosives on utility vehicles, six injured
In Kherson, the Russian military dropped explosives from a drone on a car of the Parks of Kherson utility, injuring six people.
Man wounded in Kupiansk due to Russian drone attack
On the morning of May 27, Russian troops struck a house in Kupiansk with a drone, wounding a man.
Russian shelling damages fire station in Zaporizhzhia region
In Zaporizhzhia region, one of the fire and rescue units was damaged by Russian shelling at night.
Russia’s stockpiling of weapons demonstrate its commitment to achieving war goals – ISW
Russia's buildup of missile stockpiles, drone production, and ongoing adaptations demonstrates its intent to achieve its military objectives through a prolonged war in Ukraine.
Several Russian airports temporarily shut down due to drone attacks
In the morning of May 27, several airports in Russia imposed temporary flight restrictions following drone attacks.
Damage reported as Russians launch nighttime strikes at Sumy
In Sumy, Russian strikes caused a fire at an industrial facility and damaged residential buildings.
Russian attacks leave three people injured in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, five settlements came under Russian attacks in the past day, resulting in three people being injured.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 43 out of 60 Russian drones
Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 43 out of 60 Russian drones.