Ukraine’s forces down 26 drones overnight, 30 others lost from tracking
Ukraine’s defense forces neutralized 56 out of 90 Russian drones of various types used in an overnight attack that began late on May 29.
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War update: 173 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors hottest areas
On May 29, there were 173 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front lines, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Volodymyr Vdovenko, Senior Officer at the 23rd Naval Infantry Detachment
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Kharkiv trolleybus garage targeted in Russian attack
At least 30 houses were damaged and two people were injured as Russian drones attacked a trolleybus garage in Kharkiv in the early hours of Friday, May 30.
Russian army’s death toll in Ukraine up by 1,140 in past day
The total combat losses Russian troops have suffered in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion have been estimated at about 986,080, including 1,140 killed and wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Kremlin pushing anti-Ukrainian propaganda across Global South - watchdog
The Russian Federation continues to exploit the XIII International Meeting of High-Level Representatives in charge of security issues to promote anti-Ukrainian propaganda among nations of the Global South. The Kremlin is trying to portray Ukraine as a "threat to stability and security", this time for Africa.
Fires as eight Russian UAVs hit Kharkiv
In the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Russian drones attacked the territory of a local utility enterprise, causing a blaze at the site of the strikes and leaving at least one civilian injured.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry approves use of Baton Optic quadcopter
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has officially codified and approved the domestically produced Baton Optic unmanned aerial system for use in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders send rescuers from Russia to occupied territories amid lack of local specialists
Facing a shortage of qualified personnel in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories (TOT), Russian forces are deploying rescuers from Russia.
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War update: 119 clashes on frontline, invaders suffering heavy losses in Pokrovsk sector
There were 119 combat clashes on the front line throughout the day. In attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense in the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy forces lost 341 personnel.
Active combat ongoing near Khotin, Yunakivka in Sumy region – RMA
Active combat operations are ongoing in specific areas along the border in Sumy region, particularly near the settlements of Khotin and Yunakivka communities.
Enterprise damaged in missile strike on Kharkiv suburb
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the suburbs of Kharkiv, damaging buildings and vehicles on the grounds of a civilian enterprise in Chuhuiv district.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two civilians
On Thursday, May 29, Russian forces launched attacks on the Nikopol, Kryvyi Rih, and Synelnykove districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two civilians.
Invaders attack Kharkiv region with two missiles
Russian troops fired two missiles at the Kharkiv region, with explosions reported in the suburbs of Chuhuiv.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Borisoglebsk-2 EW system
Soldiers from the 413th "Reid" Battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces successfully detected and destroyed a Russian RB-301B Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare system from a distance of approximately 70 km.
79 combat clashes along frontline since morning, with majority of enemy attacks in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat engagements have taken place along the frontline between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with 31 enemy attacks concentrated in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian army’s losses in Ukraine since beginning of the year exceed 190,000 – Syrskyi
Russian forces have suffered 194,140 casualties in Ukraine since the start of the year.
One killed, two injured in Russian strikes on Antonivka, Komyshany
Russian forces launched artillery attacks on the settlements of Antonivka and Komyshany in the Kherson region, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
Casualties rise after airstrike on Verkhnia Tersa in Zaporizhzhia region
The number of casualties has increased following a Russian glide bomb attack on the village of Verkhnia Tersa in the Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine deploys AI-powered 'mother drone' for first time
Ukraine has used an artificial intelligence-based "mother drone" in combat for the first time — a breakthrough system capable of delivering two strike drones up to 300 kilometers into enemy territory.
ISW analyzes why Russia and Belarus scale down Zapad-2025 military drills
Russia and Belarus reduced the scope of their joint Zapad-2025 military exercises, scheduled for September, and relocated the main maneuvers away from Belarus’s western borders, likely to create an appearance of cooperation and distract from Russia’s limited military capacity outside Ukraine.
Russian ballistic strike hits farm in Mykolaiv region – one killed, several injured
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile strike on a farm in Horokhivske community of Mykolaiv region, injuring four workers. One of the victims died on the way to the hospital.
Russian attack on Beryslav in Kherson region claims two lives
Russian troops dropped an explosive device from a drone in Beryslav, Kherson region, killing two men.
No imminent threat to Kharkiv as Russia rotating troops, say officials
The enemy is currently actively rotating and replacing personnel, pulling up and amassing reserves in the border areas adjacent to Kharkiv region. However, this is not happening on a scale that poses a threat of breaching Ukrainian defenses.
Russia reports drone attacks, including on Moscow
On the night of May 29, Moscow reported a drone attack near the Academy of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.
Russia amasses forces for potential offensive against Sumy region - Demchenko
The Russian army has accumulated significant personnel and equipment in the Kursk region, potentially preparing for an offensive against Ukraine’s Sumy region.
Ukrainian forces down 56 Russian drones
Ukraine’s Air Defense Forces destroyed 56 of 90 Russian drones launched against the country since the evening of May 28.
One killed, one wounded in Russian airstrike on village in Zaporizhzhia region
A Russian airstrike on a village in the Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region, has left one person dead and another wounded.
Kharkiv sector: Russian army resumes offensive on Starytsia
On May 28, Russian troops resumed their offensive on Starytsia in the Kharkiv sector.