Third massive Russian attack and FPV drone strike on Kharkiv - Monday brief
RBC-Ukraine collage
For the first time since the full-scale invasion, Russia used an FPV drone with an RPG-based warhead in the city. It was also the third night in a row that Russia launched a massive combined attack on the territory of Ukraine.
Read more about what happened on Monday, May 26.
Russia's war against Ukraine
- Ukraine on high alert after Russian strategic missile launch
- Trump says Putin 'has gone absolutely crazy' and warns Russia will collapse if Ukraine falls
- Ukraine hits Russian Shahed drone plant in rare strike on Tatarstan
Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv with a unique FPV drone for the first time
For the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army used an FPV drone with a man-portable anti-tank system-based warhead on Kharkiv.
Trump now sees Putin's peace promises on Ukraine were false – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron believes that his American counterpart, Donald Trump, has realized that Russian President Vladimir Putin deceived him.
"I believe President Trump realized that when President Putin spoke to him about being ready for peace — he was lying," Macron emphasized, calling for "the longest possible ceasefire."
Recent strikes on Ukraine prove Russia has no interest in peace – Danish PM
Russia's attacks on Ukraine over the past several days prove that Moscow is not interested in peace, stated Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
"During the day, Putin talks about negotiations, then he bombs Ukraine during the night," Frederiksen said.
Netherlands sends final batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
The Netherlands has sent the last batch of F-16 fighters designated for Ukraine. They took off from Volkel Air Base to Belgium, where they will be prepared for delivery.
Zelenskyy orders increased drone and missile production at commander-in-chief staff meeting
Another meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff was held, during which it was decided to increase the production of interceptor drones in Ukraine.
According to Zelenskyy, during the meeting, he heard reports on the situation at the front — including assessments of Russian intentions and the capabilities of Russian forces, as well as Ukraine's ability to put pressure on Russia and disrupt its plans.
