Sixteen people were killed, and eighty-six were injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day; A massive drone assault targeted Kherson
According to the latest reports, at least 16 people were killed and 86 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, according to local authorities.
Kherson Oblast suffered the highest number of civilian casualties. Russian forces attacked 53 settlements across the region, killing six people and injuring 26 others, including a child. The city of Kherson was repeatedly targeted by drone strikes, causing significant damage to residential areas.
Russia also launched a large-scale overnight drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 293 drones. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 264 of them, though strikes were recorded at 11 locations and falling debris caused damage at 12 sites.
In Donetsk Oblast, five people were killed — three in Kramatorsk and two in Druzhkivka — while 11 others were injured. In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian attacks killed three people and wounded 21, including eight injured in the regional capital.
One civilian was killed, and 10 were injured in Sumy Oblast. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, one person was killed and four others were wounded. Dnipropetrovsk Oblast reported 14 injuries as a result of Russian attacks.
The latest wave of strikes highlights the continued intensity of Russia's attacks on civilian areas and infrastructure across multiple regions of Ukraine.
Russia plans to continue the war in 2027–2028 and to draw Belarus into it, — Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently highlighted intelligence findings indicating that Russia is actively seeking to deepen Belarus's involvement in the ongoing war against Ukraine. Following meetings with military leadership, intelligence services, and the Security Service of Ukraine in mid-May 2026, Zelenskyy stated that additional contacts between Russian officials and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko aim to persuade Belarus to participate in new aggressive operations.
According to Zelensky, Russia is considering operational plans launched from Belarusian territory, potentially targeting the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction in northern Ukraine or even striking a NATO country directly from Belarus. He emphasized that Ukraine continues to monitor these efforts closely and has instructed its defense forces to prepare a comprehensive response plan, including strengthening northern defenses and warning Belarus of significant consequences if it escalates its role.
This statement underscores persistent Ukrainian concerns about a potential second front opening from the north, echoing Belarus's earlier support for Russia's 2022 invasion. Zelenskyy framed the developments as part of Russia's broader strategy to prolong the conflict, calling on partners to remain vigilant while reinforcing Ukraine's readiness to deter further aggression from Belarusian soil. The remarks reflect Kyiv's dual focus on military preparedness and diplomatic pressure to isolate Russia and its allies.
Russia is capable of launching up to 100 ballistic missiles against Ukraine per month
Russia is capable of launching up to 100 ballistic missiles per month against Ukraine while maintaining its current stockpile levels, according to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU).
The agency said Russia's military-industrial complex plans to produce up to 700 Iskander-M ballistic missiles in 2026, matching last year's output, with current production estimated at 55–60 missiles per month.
Russia has also significantly increased production of missiles used by S-300 and S-400 air defense systems in ground-attack roles. More than 480 of these missiles are expected to be delivered in 2026, compared with just over 200 in 2025, with monthly production reaching up to 50 missiles.
In addition, Russia plans to manufacture up to 60 Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles this year.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, these production rates allow Russia to sustain large-scale missile attacks while replenishing its arsenal, enabling launches of up to 100 ballistic missiles per month without significantly reducing existing stockpiles.
Ukraine and Hungary have reached an agreement on minority issues - Hungarian PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that Hungary and Ukraine have reached a comprehensive agreement on expanding the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority in Ukraine.
According to Magyar, the agreement was achieved after several weeks of intensive negotiations involving Hungarian and Ukrainian experts, as well as churches and organizations representing the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia Oblast.
The deal covers broader language, educational, cultural, and political rights for Ukraine's approximately 100,000 ethnic Hungarians. Magyar said the Ukrainian government has committed to incorporating the agreed measures into its legislation in the near future.
He added that the commitments will also be reflected in Ukraine's European Union accession action plan. If Kyiv implements the agreement, Hungary will support the opening of the first negotiating cluster in Ukraine's EU membership talks.
Magyar said the breakthrough resolved an issue that previous Hungarian governments had been unable to settle over the past decade.