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Ukraine Intelligence Briefings
44 daily editions
June 2026
10 editions- 11 Jun 29 evUkraine Offers to Freeze War by Escalating StrikesUkraine signals willingness to freeze war along current lines while intensifying long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages in 25 regions.
- 9 Jun 36 evZelensky Seeks Anti-Ballistic Cover; Syrskyi Maps 2030 Strike DoctrineUkraine's commander-in-chief approved a 2030 strike doctrine for domestic missiles. Zelensky pushed London and Tallinn for anti-ballistic cover amid new Russian drone strikes.
- 8 Jun 38 evUkraine Pushes Ceasefire Talks as War Toll ClimbsUkraine proposes direct ceasefire talks with Putin as drone strikes kill civilians. Poll shows 61% of Ukrainians reject truce without security guarantees.
- 7 Jun 32 evZelenskyy Turns to London After Putin Rebuff — Nuclear Strikes Test UkrainePutin rejected Zelenskyy's meeting offer; Zelenskyy flew to London for talks. Russian strikes hit a nuclear fuel storage site and Zaporizhzhia grid, as Ukraine's energy lifelines face strain.
- 6 Jun 35 evUkraine Hits Kronstadt, Cuts Crimea Supply Line; Hungary Ends EU VetoUkraine strikes Kronstadt and Crimea supply routes; Hungary drops EU veto on Ukraine accession after minority rights deal. Zelensky pushes long-range sanctions.
- 5 Jun 43 evZelensky Ceasefire Letter Met by Record Russian Drone AttackZelensky proposes ceasefire to Putin as Russia launches record 293 drones, boosts RM-48U missile production, and deploys cluster Iskander-M warheads. Hungary lifts EU aid veto.
- 4 Jun 38 evNATO Ambassadors in Kyiv as Russia Strikes Power GridAll 32 NATO ambassadors met in Kyiv on June 4 as Russia launched a massive aerial assault. Talks focused on Patriot systems and nuclear safety risks at Zaporizhzhia.
- 3 Jun 29 evNATO Show of Solidarity in Kyiv as Ukraine Strikes St PetersburgNATO leaders visit Kyiv after Russia's 700-weapon barrage kills 22; Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal and naval base 1,100 km away.
- 2 Jun 23 evRussia Outbuilds Ukraine Air Defences as Drones Blunt OffensiveRussia produces 70 ballistic missiles monthly, outpacing Ukraine's interceptor supply. Drones and robots help Kyiv halt Russia's spring offensive, but air defence remains a 'starvation ration'.
- 1 Jun 39 evUkraine Marks Strongest Moment as Russia's Offensive StallsUkraine marks its strongest moment in years as Russia's offensive stalls, with minimal territorial gains in May and a window for peace talks opening.
May 2026
20 editions- 31 May 27 evUkraine Drone War Sets Record as Conflict Spills Into NATOUkraine's drone campaign destroyed 483 Russian vehicles in a single day, as a Russian drone struck a NATO apartment block in Romania and tensions with Belarus escalated.
- 30 May 28 evUkraine Deepens Drone War, Turns to Europe as US Mediation FadesUkraine prioritizes drone production and EU deals as US mediation stalls. Zelensky warns of Russian attack, while AI drones enforce logistics lockdown on convoys.
- 29 May 36 evRussian Drone Hits Romania, First NATO CasualtiesA Russian Geran-2 drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two civilians — the first war casualties on NATO soil. Ukraine deepens drone strikes inside Russia.
- 28 May 38 evSweden Delivers $2.7B Aid Package to Ukraine, Gripen FightersSweden signs $2.7 billion aid package for Ukraine, including Gripen fighters and drones, as Russian strikes kill civilians from Kherson to Sumy.
- 27 May 37 evUkraine Strikes Russian Airfields as Civilians Die in ShellingUkraine hit Russian airbases and repair plants in a coordinated deep-strike campaign. Russian shelling killed a father and wounded his family in Kherson.
- 26 May 42 evRussia Threatens 'Systematic' Strikes on Kyiv as EU DefiesMoscow warns of systematic strikes on Kyiv military sites; EU ambassador says bloc is 'not going anywhere.' Ukraine unveils Behemoth drone, hits Russian command post.
- 25 May 38 evUkraine Drone Strikes Cut Russian Fuel Output 20%Ukraine's long-range drone campaign halts output at all major central Russian refineries, lowering national fuel production by 20%. Kyiv reels from a weekend missile barrage that damaged 300 sites.
- 24 May 18 evRussia Hits Kyiv Government Quarter; Ukraine Strikes Oil TerminalRussia's overnight missile-and-drone barrage damages Kyiv's Cabinet of Ministers building. Ukraine strikes Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and Black Sea Fleet ships.
- 23 May 22 evZelenskyy Rejects 'Associate' EU Status as Drones Hit Perm, Black SeaZelenskyy rejects 'associate' EU membership, demanding full accession. Ukrainian drones strike Perm chemical plant and Black Sea oil terminal in same night.
- 22 May 37 evUkraine Records 695 Torture Methods, 406 POW DeathsUkraine documented 695 torture methods and 406 POW deaths, highlighting systematic abuse by Russia. Commissioner Lubinets also reported 2,112 convictions and civilian evacuation plans.
- 21 May 37 evUkraine Recaptures 400 Sq Km, Hardens Northern BorderUkraine reports 400 sq km recaptured since winter, largest gains since Kursk. Gen. Syrskyi shifts to asymmetric drone strategy; SBU hits FSB HQ in Kherson.
- 20 May 48 evKyiv Shifts to Northern Flank as Russia Weighs Belarus AxisUkraine reinforces the Belarus border as Russia considers northern attack scenarios, while strikes hit six refineries and Zelensky opens door to peace talks.
- 19 May 8 evUN Flags Record Civilian Toll as Ukraine Pushes Near PokrovskUN reports highest monthly civilian casualties since July 2025 as Ukraine advances near Pokrovsk and China secretly trained Russian troops in drone warfare.
- 18 May 38 evUkraine Drone Strikes Moscow as Belarus Joins Nuclear DrillsUkraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, as Belarus and Russia opened nuclear weapons exercises. Zelensky calls strikes 'fully justified.'
- 17 May 23 evUkraine's Largest Drone Wave Hits Moscow; Russian Banks Cross IMF Crisis LineUkraine struck Moscow with nearly 600 drones in its largest attack in over a year, while Russian banks breached the IMF's 10% systemic-crisis threshold for a third month.
- 16 May 23 evUkraine Hits 23 Russian Targets in Deep-Strike CampaignUkraine's long-range weapons struck 23 high-value Russian targets including a rare Be-200 aircraft and oil refinery, while Russia hit the home front with drones and missiles.
- 15 May 28 evUkraine Mourns 24 Dead as Zelenskyy Threatens Russian Oil StrikesUkraine holds day of mourning after Russian missile kills 24 in Kyiv; Zelenskyy justifies strikes on Russian oil industry and warns of Belarus involvement.
- 14 May 36 evRussia Launches Record Overnight Barrage on Kyiv, Killing 8Russia fired 1,567 drones and 56 missiles in the largest air attack of the war, killing 8 in Kyiv. Ukraine seeks anti-ballistic systems as Bucharest 9 summit deepens air defence cooperation.
- 13 May 35 evRussia Launches Largest Aerial Barrage of War on UkraineRussia fired 753 drones at Ukraine on May 13, the largest aerial attack of the war, as Zelensky urged Europe to adopt Ukraine's combat experience at the Bucharest Nine summit.
- 12 May 50 ev200 Russian Drones Hit Kyiv, Dnipro as Ceasefire CollapsesRussia launched over 200 drones at Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Dnipro, as the weekend ceasefire collapsed. Kyiv shot down 90% of drones, while corruption probe widens against Yermak.