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Ukraine Intelligence Briefings
44 daily editions
May 2026
11 editions- 11 May 35 evEU Pushes Ukraine Accession by August as Kyiv Strikes Russian RearEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Putin is in a weaker position than ever, calls for all accession clusters to open by August. Ukraine drones hit Crimea supply highway, while VR simulators train troops.
- 10 May 22 evUkraine Truce Fails as Drones Strike 780 Times in 24 HoursRussian forces struck Zaporizhzhia Oblast 780 times during a declared May 9-11 ceasefire, killing one civilian and wounding three, as drone attacks hit multiple regions.
- 9 May 31 evRussia-Ukraine Truce Shatters as Drones Kill CiviliansA US-brokered May 9-11 ceasefire over Ukraine collapsed within hours as Russian drones killed civilians in Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, and Kherson regions.
- 8 May 37 evUkraine Civilian Toll: 17,400 Killed, 43,000 Injured Since InvasionUkraine reports over 17,400 civilians killed and 43,000 injured since 2022 invasion, as EU launches €161M defence fund and Donbas DMZ proposal emerges.
- 7 May 35 evKyiv Says Russian Spring Offensive at Peak IntensityUkraine reports Russia's spring offensive is at peak intensity, with high civilian toll and drone warfare shifting tactics. UN records 70+ killed since May.
- 6 May 18 evWestern Ministers Back Kyiv Truce as Russia Bombs CiviliansTen EU foreign ministers and US lawmakers endorse Zelensky's immediate ceasefire call as Russia kills civilians in Kramatorsk and Dnipro.
- 5 May 26 evZelensky Declares Ceasefire as Russia Replaces Air CommanderZelensky declares a unilateral May 6 ceasefire; Russia appoints new air commander after defense failures. IAEA reports damage at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
- 4 May 32 evRussia's $19B Oil Windfall Falls Short as Strikes Hit Kharkiv, SumyRussian oil revenue hit $19B in March but missed projections by $3.12B. Ballistic missiles killed 5 in Kharkiv Oblast; airstrikes hit Sumy and Zaporizhzhia.
- 3 May 21 evRussian Drone Hits Children's Tour in Ukraine — 6 WoundedA Russian drone struck a petrol station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast moments after 40 children disembarked, wounding six. ISW reports Russia's first net territorial loss since August 2024.
- 2 May 17 evPokrovsk Northern Edge Sets Tempo for Ukraine SaturdayRussian forces push on Pokrovsk's northern outskirts, taking heavy losses. Ukraine reports 138 combat engagements, drone strikes, and diplomatic moves.
- 1 May 42 ev409 Russian Drones Hit Ukraine in Largest Daytime AttackRussia launched 409 drones in the war's largest daytime attack on May 1, hitting Ternopil, Odesa, and Kharkiv. Ukraine struck Tuapse refinery for fourth time and confirmed Su-57 hit at 1,700 km.
April 2026
3 editions- 30 Apr 36 evRussia Loses 67 sq km in April as Ukraine Drones Hit RefineriesRussian forces lost 67 square kilometers in April, a second consecutive monthly net loss, as Ukrainian drone strikes cut Russian refinery output to a 17-year low.
- 29 Apr 47 evUkraine Drone Strikes Reach 1,500 km as EU Pledges €6 BillionUkrainian drone units hit Russian oil targets 1,500 km away, while ground robots capture a position without infantry. The EU pledges €6 billion for Ukrainian drones.
- 28 Apr 18 ev123 Russian Drones, Tuapse Strike, Patriot Warning for UkraineRussia launched 123 drones at Ukraine; SBU hit Tuapse refinery again. US warns Iran war may drain Ukraine's Patriot stocks before summer.