In April and May Ukraine struck 20 oil refineries and export terminals. Average output at Russian oil refineries fell to 4.69 million barrels per day in April — the lowest since December 2009. 3/
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Ukraine takes war to Russia, Zelenskyy pushes for peace
Ukraine has a new war strategy — take the fight directly to Russia. Zelenskyy: “The war was brought from Russia, and it is to Russia that it must be pushed back. They are the ones who must be forced into peace.” Paul Hockenos in FP reports the strategy is working. 1/
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Proposal: Long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure instead of costly land assaults
Instead of costly assaults for every kilometer of occupied land — long-range drones and missiles hitting Russia’s economic and military infrastructure. 2/
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First Ukrainian offensives exceed Russian actions
❗️For the first time in the war, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are conducting more offensive and counterattack actions than the Russians.
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 19 mai 2026
According to Syrskyi, this is the result of significant Russian losses, which have reduced their offensive potential. At the same time, the… pic.twitter.com/CioV3v24jLFor the first time in the war, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are conducting more offensive and counterattack actions than the Russians. According to Syrskyi, this is the result of significant Russian losses, which have reduced their offensive potential. At the same time, the
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites; Russia kills 5 in attacks
Ukraine says it struck major Russian oil refinery, pumping station; Russia hits Ukraine's Chernihiv, Sumy oblasts in morning attacks, killing 5; China secretly trained Russian soldiers who later fought in Ukraine, Reuters reports; and more.
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GUR tests Katran X1.2 drone boat with 27 drones
Ukraine’s GUR demonstrated tests of the unmanned boat Katran X1.2, capable of carrying up to 27 (!) MAC Dead Fly interceptor drones simultaneously. These mobile anti-drone platforms are planned for deployment on the Dnieper River to intercept Russian 'Geran' (Shahed) drones.
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Ukraine’s strikes cut Russian oil exports by 21%
Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian oil and gas infrastructure are having a measurable effect on Russia's economy, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Russian oil-product exports dropped 21% year-on-year in April and a further 12% against March
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Drones and Ukraine: new war and resistance
CNN: The drones never stop, but neither does Ukraine. Ukraine is adapting and engineering new warfare to bridge its manpower crisis. The sense that Ukraine was inevitably losing is gone. Deep strikes are now inflicting pain in the heart of Russia. 3X pic.twitter.com/YSCZouzGsS
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 mai 2026CNN: The drones never stop, but neither does Ukraine. Ukraine is adapting and engineering new warfare to bridge its manpower crisis. The sense that Ukraine was inevitably losing is gone. Deep strikes are now inflicting pain in the heart of Russia. 3X
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Russian drones circle targeting vehicles; nets and robots key protection
CNN: Russian drones circle targeting vehicles and dropping explosives on troops. You have to keep moving or they may swarm around you.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 mai 2026
The battlefield has completely changed in a year. Nobody drives cars or tanks unless they have to. Nets and robots are now key protection. 1/ pic.twitter.com/qjtSsgJdxvCNN: Russian drones circle targeting vehicles and dropping explosives on troops. You have to keep moving or they may swarm around you. The battlefield has completely changed in a year. Nobody drives cars or tanks unless they have to. Nets and robots are now key protection. 1/
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EU trade policy must support Ukraine’s metallurgy, says Karin Karlsbro
EU trade policy should help Ukraine, Karin Karlsbro from the European Parliament stated. "The collapse of Ukraine's metallurgy would be a disaster not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe."