long-range strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to advocate for enhanced military cooperation as Kyiv and Moscow escalate long-range strikes. Peace negotiations remain stalled amid the ongoing conflict.

A Ukrainian backseat gunner shot down a Russian drone from an open cockpit as Russia faces a new wave of long-range strikes.

A Ukrainian backseat gunner shot down a Russian drone from an open cockpit. Putin's Russia is experiencing a new wave of long-range strikes.

The UN reported a 40% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties from Russian attacks between December 2025 and May 2026. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted long-range strikes, a deadly Kyiv attack, torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, and attacks on energy infrastructure as key factors.

Russia’s triumphant tone is shifting as Ukraine employs asymmetrical tactics. Analysts suggest Kyiv's long-range strikes are likely to continue, with Russia's top military leadership remaining silent on the issue.

Russia launched a large drone and missile attack on Kyiv as retaliation for Ukraine's long-range strikes, according to the article. The attack is described as an act of revenge by Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes. The claim is based on Putin's assertion without additional context provided in the article.

Russia has threatened additional strikes against Kyiv following a drone and missile attack that targeted every district of the Ukrainian capital. Ukraine continues to launch long-range attacks on Russian military infrastructure despite the Kremlin's threats.

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported improved battlefield results in Ukraine due to drones, long-range strikes, and technology. He linked Russian military bloggers' complaints to Ukraine's gains and highlighted global anti-ballistic system shortages tied to the Iran war impacting air defenses.